Health & Fitness
Gina and Roxanne, discuss personal and professional approaches to preparing for conception. The discussion includes the importance of understanding your menstrual cycle, fitness, diet, sleep, and finding support for your specific needs through blood work, and supplements. Gina, who plans to conceive her fourth child, shares her personal journey and the strategies she's putting into place. The duo also touch on how their fitness programs have helped them and can help prospective mothers prepare their bodies for pregnancy. Other topics include the benefits of genetic testing, preconception counseling, meal planning, and ways for tracking fertility cycles. The episode also emphasizes on the role of both partners in preconception planning, and what your partner could do to prep as well.
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In This Episode:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 The Journey of Conceiving a Fourth Baby
01:24 Understanding the Importance of Preparing for Pregnancy
02:17 Experiences from Previous Pregnancies
02:58 Addressing Thyroid Issues for a Healthy Pregnancy
03:34 The Role of Diet and Supplements in Pregnancy Preparation
07:51 The Importance of Preconception Counseling and Genetic Testing
09:14 The Role of Regular Blood Work in Pregnancy Preparation
14:33 The Importance of a Balanced Diet and Adequate Sleep
18:04 The Role of Exercise in Pregnancy Preparation
22:58 Understanding and Tracking the Menstrual Cycle
36:26 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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