Fertility Foundations: What to Know Before You Start Trying

Thinking about trying for a baby? There’s a lot more to preconception health than picking up a prenatal vitamin. In this episode, we cover what to focus on in the months before conception, for both partners, so you can start your fertility journey feeling informed and prepared.

We get into when you should actually start thinking about preconception health (and whether it’s really necessary), plus what your menstrual cycle can reveal about your reproductive health and when it’s worth investigating further. We also cover which blood tests and nutrient markers are worth reviewing before pregnancy, rather than waiting until you’re already pregnant.

You’ll hear why metabolic health is part of the fertility picture, and why the male partner’s health matters just as much in those months before conception, including the factors that affect sperm health that most people don’t think about. We explore the role of gut and vaginal health, and why it helps to address ongoing gut symptoms, recurrent thrush, BV or UTIs before pregnancy.

Finally, we cover the nutritional foundations to have in place before trying to conceive, what to look for in a good-quality prenatal supplement, and which diet, supplement and lifestyle factors are actually worth looking at during the preconception period.

Free Preconception Checklist Want a clear, practical starting point? Grab our free checklist for anyone thinking about trying for a baby: https://www.mywordhealth.com.au/resources/

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This episode is for educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for personalised medical advice.

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