What I’m doing 3-6 months before TTC…
Which category should I do a deeper dive on first??👇🏻
I’ve never actually planned a pregnancy before (😂), so I’m having fun nerding out on all the prep. Any of these areas are going to be positive for health at any stage, but pregnancy and postpartum are particularly demanding — nutritionally, physically, mentally — and most women come out the other side feeling depleted.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
You can’t control everything about conception, pregnancy, or birth— but you can build a body that’s genuinely resilient going in.
A few simple swaps make a bigger difference than most people realize— full-fat yogurt instead of fat-free, cotton or linen bedding instead of polyester, or pairing a “naked” carb with some protein can make a huge difference in how resilient your body and baby are to the uncontrollable.
I’ll save this post, along with links to everything I use and recommend in my ‘preconception’ highlight 🔖
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#preconception #preconceptionhealth #preconceptionnutrition #healthypregnancy #holisticpregnancy
Preparing your body before trying to conceive is a transformative journey that extends beyond just timing ovulation. From my personal experience, focusing on nutrient-dense foods rich in choline, methylated folate, vitamin D, and high-quality fish oil can profoundly impact egg quality and overall pregnancy health. For instance, incorporating full-fat dairy and eggs with yolks provides fat-soluble vitamins essential for fetal development. Balancing blood sugar through pairing carbohydrates with proteins and fats and including light movement after meals—such as a brief walk or household tidying—helps improve insulin sensitivity, a critical factor often overlooked in fertility. Environmental factors also play a pivotal role. I switched to cotton and linen bedding, replacing polyester to minimize exposure to microplastics and chemical additives, which research links to presence in blood and amniotic fluid. Similarly, opting for stainless steel or ceramic cookware instead of plastic reduces ingestion of harmful chemicals. Exercise tailored to your routine—no matter how simple—is invaluable. Regular movement boosts mitochondrial and egg health and reduces risks like gestational diabetes and perinatal mood disorders. Plus, involving your partner is important since sperm health also depends on similar lifestyle changes during the ~74-90 day development window. Remember, you don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Small, consistent changes like adding a prenatal supplement with key nutrients, improving sleep quality, and mindful environmental swaps compound over time to enhance fertility and pregnancy resilience. This holistic approach has helped me feel empowered and prepared, reducing anxiety about the unknowns of pregnancy and giving me confidence entering this new chapter.