Aliquot #100: Optimizing for a Healthy Pregnancy & Early Childhood
Aliquot #100: Optimizing for a Healthy Pregnancy & Early Childhood
From preconception to toddlerhood and early childhood, there's a lot to consider when deciding to have a baby. Dr. Rhonda Patrick spent many months researching and learning about the myriad factors that would influence her child's development, and she has continued to do so as her son has grown – and as new research has become available. She presents evidence-based recommendations for having a healthy pregnancy and baby, and shares some of her personal decisions and experiences surrounding her pregnancy and parenting. In this Aliquot, Dr. Patrick discusses factors that influence child development before conception, during pregnancy and infancy, and into the toddler and early childhood years.
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From preconception to toddlerhood and early childhood, there's a lot to consider when deciding to have a baby. Dr. Rhonda Patrick spent many months researching and learning about the myriad factors that would influence her child's development, and she has continued to do so as her son has grown – and as new research has become available. She presents evidence-based recommendations for having a healthy pregnancy and baby, and shares some of her personal decisions and experiences surrounding her pregnancy and parenting. In this Aliquot, Dr. Patrick discusses factors that influence child development before conception, during pregnancy and infancy, and into the toddler and early childhood years.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- 00:06:30 - What to do before reproducing – exercise, diet, and targeted supplements
- 00:13:00 - How to improve sperm quality
- 00:21:28 - Strategies for healthy fetal development after 40
- 00:25:22 - Navigating supplement use during pregnancy – essentials and exclusions
- 00:32:53 - How soon did Rhonda return to the sauna after pregnancy?
- 00:35:37 - Is arsenic content of baby foods a concern?
- 00:37:28 - The role of multivitamins in early childhood
- 00:47:20 - Insights into sleep training and managing screen time
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Understanding the impact of caffeine, antioxidants, and B-vitamins on fertility
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What to do before reproducing – exercise, diet, and targeted supplements
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How to improve sperm quality
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Adapting pregnancy practices in light of recent advances
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Skincare during pregnancy
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Strategies for healthy fetal development after 40
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Navigating supplement use during pregnancy – essentials and exclusions
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Choosing the right DHA supplements for breastfeeding
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Is it safe to follow a ketogenic diet during breastfeeding?
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How soon did Rhonda return to the sauna after pregnancy?
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How vitamin D and probiotics impact a child's health
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Is arsenic content of baby foods a concern?
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Introducing solid foods – when and how to start?
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The role of multivitamins in early childhood
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Iron intake in infancy – finding the right balance
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Ensuring adequate DHA (omega 3) intake for infants
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Early literacy – how I taught my child to read
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Insights into sleep training and managing screen time
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Encouraging healthy eating habits
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Fostering confidence via social and physical development
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Choosing against sleep training, a personal decision
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Does white noise impair a child's language development?
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