59 - Trimester Zero: The Foundation that Shapes Pregnancy, Birth & Baby with Vida Delrahim of WeNatal

Ashley and Jess are joined by Vida Delrahim, co-founder of We Natal, to explore why fertility must be treated as a team sport and why the often-overlooked “trimester zero” is so critical.Vida shares her personal journey of two heartbreaking pregnancy losses, the lack of meaningful guidance from conventional care, and how her best friend and co-founder Ronit, immersed in functional medicine, helped uncover root causes like Hashimoto’s and lifestyle-driven depletion. Their experiences led them to realize that men contribute 50% to pregnancy outcomes, yet are almost never evaluated or supported, despite sperm being highly sensitive to stress, toxins, heat, and nutrient status.The conversation covers the global fertility crisis (rising infertility, plummeting sperm counts, and delayed childbearing), and the everyday drivers: environmental toxins, ultra-processed foods, chronic stress, poor sleep, and overtraining. Vida explains We Natal’s focus on high-quality, clean, evidence-based prenatals for both partners, and the importance of the three months before conception for improving egg and sperm quality.They also dive into mental health, grief, community, and intuition: how mindset, support systems, and small, consistent lifestyle changes can transform the fertility journey and support healthier future generations.Find WeNatal products on their website.Instagram @we_natalRonit and Vida of WeNatal have a special gift just for our listeners! Head over to wenatal.com/wellnessrealitycheck to start your WeNatal routine today, and receive a free magnesium supplement ($30 value) with your first prenatal subscription.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.