FFP 260 | How Early Should You Start Planning For Pregnancy? | Meghan Telpner

Meghan is a Toronto-based author, speaker, nutritionist, and founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She is the author of two best-selling, award winning books, UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Healthand The UnDiet Cookbook.  Meghan has been featured in Forbes, was ranked as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada by PROFIT Magazine, and was named Best Holistic Nutritionist in 2017 and 2018 by National Nutrition Awards. With over ten years in the field, Meghan works tirelessly to empower her global community of Certified Culinary Nutrition Experts to become health leaders in the respective communities.
And in today’s episode we dive into preconception planning. Even if pregnancy is something you’re thinking about in the distant future, there are things you can start doing today to prepare for it.
Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.
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Topics discussed in today's episode: How Meghan’s self-healing experience for her autoimmune disease led her to her interest and studies in nutrition
There is no one diet for every person or for one person their whole life
How changes in diet could impact your fertility in the preconception phase
Simple things to change in your household to prepare for pregnancy
How to reduce causes of concern in your life when planning for pregnancy
Benefits of getting high quality fat & protein postpartum
The importance of finding answers and solutions that are good for you and your family and not putting too much pressure and stress on yourself to do something that is right for someone else
Why it’s important to also focus on male fertility
Connect with Meghan Telpner: You can connect with Meghan Telpner on her Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Meghan Telpner | Website
15 Healthy Nursery Essentials
Academy of Culinary Nutrition
Baby Food Introduction
UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health
The UnDiet Cookbook
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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic
  A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.
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