In this Calling in Sick x Ask Alex, Dr. Natalie Crawford and I are diving into a rapid-fire round of fertility "hot takes" and essential pregnancy "no-gos". We cut through the noise of social media trends to bring you the data-backed truth about what really matters when you're trying to conceive or expecting.

We cover:

💊 The Wild West of Prenatals

🧬 Folic Acid vs. Methylated Folate

🍵 The truth about those Instagram-famous fertility trends

🍱 Rapid fire on your BIGGEST questions… pregnancy safe or no?!

🤝 Why 50% of infertility cases involve men

🥗 Why anti-inflammatory diets are a "modifiable factor" for success

Navigating the journey to parenthood, especially with a chronic illness, means filtering out misinformation and focusing on what truly sets the stage for success. Whether you're curious about CBD, IVF strategies, or the nutrients missing from your daily vitamin, this episode provides the clarity you need.

xx, Alex

💬 Comment: What is one pregnancy or fertility "rule" that has always confused you?

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