The Fertility Cliff Myth + Preconception Planning

The "fertility cliff," or the idea that your fertility takes a complete nosedive on your 35th birthday, is a longstanding myth. In fact, it's based on some really old research (like, shockingly old) and the decline and risks associated with being of "advanced maternal age" are not as dire as we're told. In this episode, I explore the research on this topic and what the numbers actually say, and offer some nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for preconception planning if you are preparing for pregnancy.

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Referenced in this episode:

• Thirty, Flirty, and Surviving interview
• How Long Can You Wait to Have a Baby? | The Atlantic
• The Panic Years by Nell Frizzell
• Adam Ruins Everything: You Can Still Have Babies After 35
• Miscarriage | Mayo Clinic
• Preterm Birth | March of Dimes

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