Baby Fever

In this episode, we talk about preconception mental health. We discuss the effects that our mental health has on our bodies during conception, while also exploring mental health obstacles and strategies.

Sources:
NPR short Wave Episode

In this episode, Trey takes a solo dive into exploring the possible scientific, cultural, and societal origins of baby fever.

Sources:
https://www.livescience.com/15949-baby-fever-reproduction.html
https://www.vice.com/en/article/xwpvb4/psychology-of-baby-fever-is-it-real
https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2010/04/06/us-birth-rate-decline-linked-to-recession/
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110823115422.htm
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2011-18048-001

This week, we interview Astrid's mom, Caryn, and discuss her experiences raising children in New York City, finding community during pregnancy, what about having babies has changed in the past 30 years, and what is timeless. 

This week, we take you through the different phases of a menstrual cycle, including ovulation, when you have the highest chance of getting pregnant, and how to find your most fertile window during your cycle.

This week, we discuss our differing approaches to exercise,  discover joyful movement, and figure out how best to get our bodies in shape before trying to conceive.

This week, we tackle our very first interview! Trey's dad, Brian, walks us through supporting his wife through her pregnancy, preparing for parenthood, and regularly winging it.

This week, we discuss the average costs of hospital births and parental leave in the U.S. and our approach to our own financial planning.

This week, we discuss changes we’re making in our diets and the most important vitamins and nutrients to bolster before getting pregnant.

Sources:
What to Expect Before You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff
Mastering Your Fertility hosted by Kristen Cornett

Products mentioned in this episode:
Premama Birth Control Cleanse - https://www.premamawellness.com/collections/cleanse
Premom easy@home ovulation tests - https://premom.com/collections/ovulation-tests/products/easy-home-50-ovulation-test-strips 

This week on Baby Fever, we cover Astrid’s first meeting with her obstetrician and why it’s so important to prioritize physical and mental health before trying to conceive.

Sources:
What to Expect Before You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff
Mastering Your Fertility hosted by Kristen Cornett
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12958-018-0436-9
https://www.healthline.com/health/boost-male-fertility-sperm-count
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/fertility/art-20047584

Products mentioned in this episode:
Premama Birth Control Cleanse - https://www.premamawellness.com/collections/cleanse

Welcome to Baby Fever, the podcast about preparing for the unpreparable. In this episode, Astrid and Trey cover their first experiences of baby fever, past anti-baby fever, and transitioning from birth control to fertility awareness. 

Products mentioned in this episode:
Premama Birth Control Cleanse - https://www.premamawellness.com/collections/cleanse
Flo Tracker app - https://flo.health/