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study of the evaluation of the umbilical cord blood of ten babies born in 2004. Testing re- vealed the presence of a total of 287 differ- ent chemicals! Some toxins to consider are heavy metals, such as mercury, aluminum, and arsenic; pesticides; chemicals found in plastics and other synthetic products.


Eliminating as much of the body burden of toxins, as well as strengthening the body’s detoxifi cation capacity (liver/ kidney function) is vital for preventing future problems for our children. It should be noted that not all exposures will create problems for all children. Because we don’t yet understand which babies are more sus- ceptible to exposures to toxins, it is better to reduce the risk by considering detoxifi ca- tion for both men and women prior to con- ception. We can reduce exposure through attention to the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, the chemicals we put on our skin, and home and workplace exposures.


4. Addressing Emotions and Stress: Along with the initial careful consideration of whether or not to have a baby, a couple must take care to address their emotional health and levels of stress. Needless to say, deciding to have a baby is very serious de- cision, and while it is the happiest event in many people’s lives, it also poses its own set of stressors which most cannot really antici- pate. Cultivating calm and relaxation prior to conceiving is foundationally important for creating the best conditions for optimal growth and development. Increased and ongoing stress during pregnancy (whatever the source) increases the release of the fi ght-or-fl ight hormones and neurotransmit- ters, cortisol and epinephrine/norepineph- rine. As one can well imagine, this defense/ survival-based milieu is not optimal for a growing baby to experience while in-utero. While a woman is pregnant, the stage for the innate wisdom and balance of that


baby’s body and physiology begins to be set, and it is well within our control and power to ensure that a child receives the best advantage and instruction from the very beginning of life.


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we all have the power and choice to co- create happy and healthy children when we mindfully consider the care of our bodies, minds, and spirit before getting pregnant. The impact is immense. We have the power to choose an optimal path for ourselves and our families, and this will lead to more ease and joy in our lives naturally.


Jessica Wei, MD, FACOG is a board-certifi ed Ob/Gyn and functional medicine practi- tioner, who left her private practice of thirteen years to create the women’s func-


tional medicine practice, Women’s Holistic Health, LLC in West Hartford, Connecticut. To augment her extensive conventional training, Dr. Wei completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the interna- tionally recognized expert in integrative medicine. She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of hormonal issues such as PMS, PCOS, fi broids, endometriosis, and menopausal issues, as well as fertility, fatigue, digestive problems, thyroid issues, and depression/anxiety.


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