Fertility & Pregnancy Nutrition: The Essential Guide for Moms AND Dads | Detox, Diet & Epigenetics
Your baby’s future health starts long before pregnancy—and BOTH parents play a critical role.
In this empowering interview, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt reveals how nutrition, detoxification, and lifestyle choices in the pre-conception phase can shape not just your baby’s health at birth, but their lifelong well-being.
Dr. Michael Karlfeldt, ND, PhD, is a leader in integrative medicine and founder of The Karlfeldt Center in Boise, Idaho, where he has supported health transformations since 1987. He is the author of A Better Way to Treat Cancer, host of True Health: Body, Mind, Spirit on Tubi TV, and creator of HealthMade Radio, where he engages with global wellness experts. Dr. Karlfeldt is widely recognized for his patient-centered, holistic approach to cancer, Lyme disease, and chronic health conditions, blending physical, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual care to harness the body’s natural healing power.
From fertility nutrition essentials to practical detox strategies, you’ll learn how to prepare your body—and your partner’s—for conception, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery.
💡 In this episode, we cover:
0:00 Introduction & why fertility prep matters for both parents
3:25 How early should you start preparing for pregnancy?
6:40 The father’s role in fertility & epigenetics
10:50 Toxins that impact fertility—heavy metals, plastics, pesticides, and more
15:20 Nutrition for healthy conception: omegas, methylated B vitamins, probiotics, folate vs. folic acid
22:45 Detox before pregnancy—parasite cleanses, mold remediation, heavy metal support
30:10 Underlying infections (Lyme, EBV, herpes viruses) and their effect on pregnancy
37:05 Gut health and nutrient absorption for optimal fetal development
43:00 Emotional health, relationship stability, and pregnancy outcomes
48:30 The surprising nutrient that supports detox & brain development: chlorella
52:15 Postpartum recovery & avoiding nutrient depletion
Key Takeaways:
- Start early: Ideally, begin preparing your body and your environment at least 6–12 months before conception
- Dads matter: Sperm health + epigenetic influence can affect a child’s health into adulthood
- Choose methylated nutrients: 5-MTHF, methylcobalamin, P5P—your body absorbs and uses these more effectively
- Detox before, not during pregnancy: Parasite cleansing, heavy metal removal, and mold cleanup are safest when done pre-conception
- Gut health is key: A healthy microbiome supports immune function and the baby’s brain development
- Don’t forget emotional health: Safety, stability, and reduced stress improve pregnancy outcomes
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If you’re trying to conceive naturally, planning for pregnancy, or simply want to give your future child the best possible start, this conversation is packed with science-based, practical strategies you can start today.
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