Ep. 30 - The PreTrimester Playbook: Preparing for Pregnancy and Beating Secondary Infertility with Dr. Laura Costello
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Show Notes
Trigger Warning: Miscarriage
Moms, it’s easy to feel betrayed by our body when we’ve given birth once and then struggle to get pregnant again. This is called secondary infertility and it can affect 1 in 5 couples. In this vulnerable episode, we sit down with Dr. Laura Costello, a doctor of physical therapy and a passionate advocate for women taking charge of their fertility. She founded The PreTrimester, a method that focuses on the 3-6 months before conception as a time to prepare the body and mind for pregnancy. It’s a passion that stemmed from her own battle with infertility and subsequently helping other couples navigate the same diagnosis. We learn her story and strategies, plus:
* Reframing our fertility as a snapshot, not a long-term state. As we age, both our body and our egg quality change
* Infertility is not solely a woman’s issue—men are 50% of the equation and have serious roles in creating a health embryo
* With testosterone levels plummeting over the past 50 years, Dr. Costello offers timelines for when to seek professional help for conception
* We dive into the importance of creating a toxin-free environment, from household chemicals to personal care products, and how they can impact fertility
*Sometimes, stress is overlooked. We brainstorm ways to manage stress, improve mental health, and more
Dr. Laura mentions the Environmental Working Group as a resource that she trusts. You can learn more at drlauracostello.com and you can follow her @drlauracostello
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