Ep 109: How Supplements Can Fill Gaps in Conceiving and Pregnancy With Casey Seiden

We are taught that food should be our primary source of vitamins and minerals and while that is true, there is no shame in taking supplements to support your health; especially when pregnant or trying to conceive. Joining us today on Fertility Forward is the nutrition specialist, Casey Seiden, to discuss how supplements can fill gaps in your nutritional needs. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why supplements are important, and the difference between prenatal and multivitamins. Learn why you should take prenatal vitamins before you plan on becoming pregnant, why we need to be mindful of the potential inability to absorb folic acid, and how anemia affects pregnant women. Casey also talks us through some of the most important supplements to take before delving into how our needs change after the age of 35. There is a common misconception that supplements should be taken first thing in the morning and in this episode, Casey explains that different supplements need to be taken at specific times of the day to optimize their absorption. Finally, our guest encourages us to accept the fact that we may need to take supplements to be as healthy as we can be. To hear all about how you can enhance your fertility journey, your pregnancy, and your life as a whole with supplements, tune in now!