Beginner’s Guide to Going Toxin-Free When TTC with Anna Rapp

We are living in a toxic soup filled with chemicals.

When we’re TTC, switching to non-toxic products is essential.

We don’t recommend throwing everything out because that can cause more stress.

As each product expires, you can replace it with a non-toxic option.

Except for your feminine hygiene and fragrances - swap those out immediately - hint: those pumpkin spice candles release harmful PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) associated with reproductive issues.

Studies have linked PAH exposure to reduced sperm count, lower concentration, abnormal shape, and decreased mobility.

Additionally, various chemicals such as phthalates, SVOCs, BHT, and parabens have the potential to disrupt hormones, which is particularly concerning for individuals trying to conceive or those who are pregnant.

So, where do we start?

We’re excited to share a beginner’s guide to going toxin-free as you prepare for pregnancy success.

I’m excited to welcome Anna Rapp to the podcast. Anna is the chief blogger at the popular fertility site To Make A Mommy.

In this episode, you'll learn:

The difference between non-toxic, low-tox, green living, clean living
Advise on how to swap out your personal care products
How to know which cookware is best
Our favourite air purifier, water filter, mattress and cleaning products

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HIGHLIGHTS

3:19 WELCOME ANNA RAPP

Get Pregnant Naturally

4:03 WHY GOING TOXIN-FREE MATTERS WHEN TTC

It’s not about throwing everything in the garbage.

5:07 HOW ANNA WENT NON-TOXIC

Rebecca Fett’s Book | It Starts with the Egg: How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally, Prevent Miscarriage, and Improve Your Odds in IVF
Going non-toxic completely changes your life.
The recognition that toxin-free living was for overall health, not just egg health
You have to set an intention and make the changes.

8:05 GETTING STARTED

Research shows that if all you do is replace all your personal care items, within two weeks, your blood toxin levels will have dropped into healthy ranges
In addition to negative health outcomes, there are a lot of people who are sensitive to synthetic fragrances

10:58 ELIMINATE SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES & BPA

Phthalates are some of the worst endocrine disruptors
Common household items and personal care products to avoid
Stop eating and drinking out of plastic.

15:02 OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING FERTILITY

Endocrine disruptors such as parabens and triclosan are in a lot of everyday items
The two main ways to avoid pesticides are to eat organic and take your shoes off at the door
The shockingly toxic chemicals in conventional nail polish and nail polish removers

19:57 VOCs & FLAME RETARDANTS

The dangers of flame retardants in furniture and mattresses
How you can improve air quality in your home
Anna’s Recommendations: Best Air Purifiers For Home 2023

23:08 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PFAS

The numerous negative health outcomes from PFAS and the battle to get these chemicals outlawed
Ditch your nonstick cookware.
Common products which contain PFAS
Mamavation Product Investigations

27:44 SWITCHING AWAY FROM PLASTICS

The environmental impact of plastics
High-fat foods absorb the most toxins from plastics
What to prioritize when moving away from plastics
How to figure out which cookware to invest in
We can never eliminate all the toxins from our bodies.
Focus on doing the best you can.

36:30 MATTRESSES & PILLOWS

Memory foam mattresses are some of the worst offenders
Top tips for mattress and pillow care
Low-tox mattress and pillow options
Anna’s Recommendations: Toxins In Mattresses Linked To Infertility and Miscarriage

42:20 WATER FILTERS

Anna’s Recommendations: The Best Water Filter For Fertility
EWG's Tap Water Database
The presence of antibiotics, hormones, and pesticides in public water

47:39 PERFUMES & COLOGNES

The lack of ingredient disclosure in traditional cologne and perfume
Better options for those of us who like to wear a fragrance
Anna’s Recommendations: Non-Toxic and Pregnancy-Safe Perfumes

53:27 TAKING SMALL STEPS

Be realistic and avoid going too intense
Recognizing that natural products may not perform as well as synthetic ingredients

55:35 FINAL THOUGHTS

Reclaim your health one step at a time.

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