Boob to Food - The Podcast 122 - Prepping for Pregnancy With Prenatal Dietitian Niki Mohtat
Nutrition plays a powerful role in fertility and the health of both parents and baby—but so many couples feel confused, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. In this episode, we’re joined by prenatal dietitian and nutritionist (and one of our Boob to Food clinic practitioners!) Niki Mohtat to break down what preconception care actually looks like.
We chat about why preconception nutrition matters, what to eat (and what to skip), and how to support both egg and sperm quality before falling pregnant. Niki shares the top nutrients to focus on—think folate, vitamin A, choline, iodine, and more—and the surprising ones many women (and men!) are deficient in. We also talk about the difference between folate and folic acid, how to choose a prenatal supplement, and when a more personalised approach might be needed.
Whether you’re planning for your first baby or preparing for a new addition, this episode will leave you feeling empowered with practical, no-pressure tips to nourish your body before pregnancy.
In this episode we discuss:
- Why both partners need to be involved in preconception care
- The top nutrients to focus on before trying to conceive
- Common deficiencies in women (and men)
- The truth about folic acid vs folate
- What to look for in a prenatal supplement
- The role of blood sugar, thyroid health and environmental toxins
- Easy, realistic dietary changes you can make today
- When to start (and why it’s never too late to make a difference)
Mentioned in this episode:
- Book a consult with Niki
- Our blog: Is liver safe during pregnancy?
- Episode with Alexx Stuart on low-tox living
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