Ep 228. What Should You Actually Do Before Trying to Conceive?

Ep 228. What Should You Actually Do Before Trying to Conceive?

From The Science of Motherhood by Dr Renee White

May 25, 2026 · 50 min · Season 2 · Episode 228

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Dr Renee White discusses the importance of preconception care with Dr Eliza Hannam, focusing on optimizing health before pregnancy.

Most of us weren't taught that what happens before conception matters. You were told to take a folate supplement, book in when you got a positive test, and go from there. But there's a window of time before you even start trying that can shape not just your pregnancy, but your child's long-term health. The science on preconception care has moved significantly, and most people still aren't hearing about it. This is Part 2 of our six-part Trying to Conceive series. In this episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr Renee White sits down with Dr Eliza Hannam, GP, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and founder of Nurtured Medical, a specialised perinatal clinic in Sydney, to explore what genuinely evidence-informed preconception care looks like. Together they unpack what the periconception window actually means, what testing is available and when to seek it, and what both partners can do to optimise health before pregnancy begins. You'll Hear About: Why preconception health affects your child's long-term metabolic health What a thorough preconception GP appointment covers Which supplements and nutrients matter most before conception How to read your cycle beyond what…

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Host: Dr Renee White

Guest: Dr Eliza Hannam

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