Preparing for Parenthood: Strategies for Optimal Health Before and During Pregnancy

Dr. Felice Gersh shares preconception and pregnancy strategies to reduce inflammation, avoid toxins, and build the foundation for a healthy baby.

Dr. Felice Gersh explains how a woman’s health before conception profoundly shapes fertility, pregnancy, and her child’s lifelong well-being. She outlines how inflammation, toxins, nutrition, and stress impact egg quality and implantation, while highlighting steps like nutrient optimization, whole-food diets, toxin avoidance, and stress management to build the foundation for a resilient family.

Dr. Felice Gersh is an integrative OB/GYN and board-certified physician in integrative medicine. She leads the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine in Southern California, where she specializes in women’s health, fertility, and hormone balance. Author of multiple books, including one focused on fertility, she blends conventional and holistic approaches to help women achieve healthier pregnancies and long-term wellness. Her work empowers families to create vibrant beginnings for future generations.