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Geriatric pregnancy & how to choose your prenatal with Ronit and Vida
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In today's episode I interview Ronit and Vida, founders of Wenatal. They each share their personal 'later in life' fertility journey, their challenge with pregnancy loss and the inspiration behind their prenatal supplement company which is to provide comprehensive, high-quality supplements and education to support couples who are trying to conceive. We dive into the importance of both the male and female role in fertility, the challenges of the conventional medical approaches to getting pregnant and how to improve egg and sperm quality through targeted supplementation and nutrition.
Episode Highlights:
- Ronit and Vida's personal challenges with pregnancy loss in their 40's and why they started WeNatal.
- The challenges they experienced with the conventional medical system and how they found functional medicine to help them conceive.
- Challenging the notion that egg quality is solely determined by age.
- The importance of focusing on mitochondrial health and how nutrients can improve egg quality.
- The significance of high-quality supplements and what to look for on supplement labels.
- Third-party testing, bioavailable nutrients, and the importance of specific forms of vitamins like methylfolate.
- The importance of male fertility and how antioxidants can significantly improve conception and live birth rates.
- How to focus on mindset, gratitude, and taking proactive steps to optimize your health before conception.
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- For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/134
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Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.