Fertility & Pregnancy Nutrition: The Essential Guide for Moms AND Dads | Detox, Diet & Epigenetics

Your baby’s future health starts long before pregnancy—and BOTH parents play a critical role.In this empowering interview, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt reveals how nutrition, detoxification, and lifestyle choices in the pre-conception phase can shape not just your baby’s health at birth, but their lifelong well-being.Dr. Michael Karlfeldt, ND, PhD, is a leader in integrative medicine and founder of The Karlfeldt Center in Boise, Idaho, where he has supported health transformations since 1987. He is the author of A Better Way to Treat Cancer, host of True Health: Body, Mind, Spirit on Tubi TV, and creator of HealthMade Radio, where he engages with global wellness experts. Dr. Karlfeldt is widely recognized for his patient-centered, holistic approach to cancer, Lyme disease, and chronic health conditions, blending physical, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual care to harness the body’s natural healing power.From fertility nutrition essentials to practical detox strategies, you’ll learn how to prepare your body—and your partner’s—for conception, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery.💡 In this episode, we cover:0:00 Introduction & why fertility prep matters for both parents3:25 How early should you start preparing for pregnancy?6:40 The father’s role in fertility & epigenetics10:50 Toxins that impact fertility—heavy metals, plastics, pesticides, and more15:20 Nutrition for healthy conception: omegas, methylated B vitamins, probiotics, folate vs. folic acid22:45 Detox before pregnancy—parasite cleanses, mold remediation, heavy metal support30:10 Underlying infections (Lyme, EBV, herpes viruses) and their effect on pregnancy37:05 Gut health and nutrient absorption for optimal fetal development43:00 Emotional health, relationship stability, and pregnancy outcomes48:30 The surprising nutrient that supports detox & brain development: chlorella52:15 Postpartum recovery & avoiding nutrient depletionKey Takeaways:Start early: Ideally, begin preparing your body and your environment at least 6–12 months before conceptionDads matter: Sperm health + epigenetic influence can affect a child’s health into adulthoodChoose methylated nutrients: 5-MTHF, methylcobalamin, P5P—your body absorbs and uses these more effectivelyDetox before, not during pregnancy: Parasite cleansing, heavy metal removal, and mold cleanup are safest when done pre-conceptionGut health is key: A healthy microbiome supports immune function and the baby’s brain developmentDon’t forget emotional health: Safety, stability, and reduced stress improve pregnancy outcomesFollow Dr Michael Karlfeldt:https://www.facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter/www.thekarlfeldtcenter.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenter/If you’re trying to conceive naturally, planning for pregnancy, or simply want to give your future child the best possible start, this conversation is packed with science-based, practical strategies you can start today.🔔 Don't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you on your fertility journey.

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