The Egg Whisperer Show The Preconception Revolution: A Science Backed Path to Fertility and Generational Health with Dr. Ann Shippy
Nov 19, 2025
Dr. Ann Shippy, a board-certified functional medicine physician and author, shares her transformative journey from engineering to medicine, driven by her own fertility challenges. She delves into the vital role of epigenetics in shaping generational health and offers the innovative BIRTH framework for couples preparing for conception. Dr. Shippy discusses the impact of environmental toxins on fertility, emphasizes the importance of nutrition for both partners, and shares practical detoxification steps to enhance preconception health.
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Fertility Journey That Sparked a Mission
- Ann Shippy described her personal fertility journey from infertility to having children during medical training.
- Her struggles and eventual pregnancies inspired her focus on preconception health and writing the book.
Preconception Shapes Generational Health
- Preparing bodies in the months before conception can change a child's lifelong health via epigenetics.
- Sperm and egg are time capsules, so what parents put into their bodies affects gene expression in offspring.
Diet Quickly Impacts Sperm Quality
- Men can improve sperm quality quickly by switching from processed to whole foods; effects appear within weeks.
- Aim for healthier eating at least three months, but even short-term changes help sperm and hormones.
