What we're doing, what we're eating, what we're putting in and on our bodies could affect multiple generations down our family line.

The genes can be influenced and marked with the sperm and the egg to create either health problems in the future child and maybe even multiple generations.

We know that things like plastics and phthalates and pesticides can influence gene expression, even to the baby's future fertility.

Dr. If you're thinking about getting pregnant or even just planning ahead, this episode is your preconception Bible.

Today we're diving into what to do

and what not to do before trying to conceive for both men and women. My guest, Dr. Ann Shippey,

is a board-certified functional medicine physician and founder of every life well and every baby well.

With years of experience, helping patients optimize their health through science-based,

personalized care, Dr. Shippey brings a wealth of knowledge on fertility, pregnancy, and long-term

wellness. Watch this episode in our brand new Jevity Studio on the Real Alex Clark YouTube

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future. Please welcome Dr. Ann Shippyey to Colt Your Apothecary.

Dr. Shippey, I got in so much trouble online for reacting to a video of this guy and he was

talking about how the person that you end up with, their gut microbiome matters, how they eat,

how they live their life. It can affect your gut microbiome matters, how they eat, how they live their life,

it can affect your gut microbiome. You're swapping all kinds of stuff once you're in a relationship

or married or whatever. And I said, I agree. This is why it's so important, you know, in the dating

stage and ideally, you know, I believe my audience believes we're dating for marriage that you are

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