Episode 94 - The importance of pre-conception care w/ Alexandria Devito
Description
Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious about your fertility journey? Know that - although you ultimately cannot control whether you’ll get pregnant or not - there are certainly things that you can do to improve your chances of success. On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Alexandria DeVito, a functional nutritionist specializing in preconception health and fertility. Alexandria shares insights from her book, 'Nine Months is Not Enough,' and discusses her transition from corporate consultancy to fertility nutrition. This episode dives into the significance of preconception care, the impact of epigenetics, and practical steps to improve fertility through diet and lifestyle. Listen in to uncover empowering strategies for a healthier, more intentional path to parenthood.
About Alexandria Devito:
Alexandria DeVito, MS, CNS, is a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility and preconception health. She is the author of 9 Months Is Not Enough: The Ultimate
Pre-pregnancy Checklist to Create a Baby-Ready Body and Build Generational Health. She is also the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company. Prior to founding Poplin, Alexandria worked in management consulting at McKinsey & Company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. She also has a master’s degree in nutrition; extensive training as a doula, yoga teacher, and personal trainer; and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, all of which inform her approach to pre-pregnancy wellness.