Why Fertility Is a Two-Person Job (And What Most Doctors Aren't Telling Your Husband)

If you've been told "it's just your age" when it comes to getting pregnant, or you've been handed IVF as the only option without a single conversation about nutrition, this episode is going to change how you think about fertility. Ronit Menashe, co-founder of WeNatal, shares the story of her own pregnancy loss at 41, the research she uncovered about the massive role men play in fertility outcomes, and why the three months before conception matter more than almost anything your doctor is talking about. In this episode, Leah and Ronit are covering: Why Ronit calls the three months before conception "trimester zero," and what she and her husband did during that window that led to a natural pregnancy at 42 with no IVF or major medical intervention The research showing men are responsible for 50% of miscarriages, and why that stat completely reframes how couples should be approaching fertility How men who take specific antioxidants like CoQ10, NAC, vitamin C, and zinc have a 5X greater chance of their spouse having a healthy pregnancy Why sperm quality directly impacts placenta formation, and how poor sperm health is linked to preeclampsia, which is the number one cause of maternal death The difference between WeNatal's prenatal and Egg Quality Plus, and why taking both matters if you're trying to conceive, especially later in life What's actually happening when your egg quality declines with age (hint: it's your mitochondria aging, not your eggs themselves) and the five nutrients that support new mitochondria production Why your baby will take the nutrients it needs from you regardless, and how that's directly connected to postpartum depletion, anxiety, and depression The new WeNatal protein powder that combines 20 grams of protein, collagen, and a full prenatal in one scoop, and why cold smoothies were a lifesaver for first trimester nausea Why the "strongest sperm will make it there" advice from OBGYNs is flat-out wrong, and how that dismissive narrative is failing couples The story of a woman who had 13 rounds of failed IVF, finally changed her nutrition and lifestyle, had a successful implantation, and then got pregnant naturally with her second baby Why IVF has a lower success rate than most people realize, and why nutrition and lifestyle changes should be the first step, not the last resort It takes two to make a baby, and it takes two to prepare for one. Whether you're actively trying, freezing your eggs, or just know that kids are somewhere in your future, this episode will show you how much power you actually have over your fertility when you stop waiting and start nourishing. Use THIS link to save with WENATAL Thank you to Eversio for sponsoring this episode go to Eversiowellness.com and use coupon code LEAH to save! Leah's Favorite Things: — I'm Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life. Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you'll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a long-term pharmaceutical prescription. Let's connect: Instagram: Personal Instagram: Website: Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com — The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.

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Why Fertility Is a Two-Person Job (And What Most Doctors Aren't Telling Your Husband) is an episode from Balancing Hormones Naturally by Leah Brueggemann.

This episode is 39:36 long.

This episode was published on Apr 20, 2026.

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