About this episode
In this episode, glucose expert + bestselling author Jessie Inchauspé reveals the four key nutrients that shape your baby’s brain, metabolism, and lifelong health, sharing essential science from her new book 9 Months That Count Forever: How Your Pregnancy Diet Shapes Your Baby’s Future.
But before the science, Jessie shares the deeply personal story of her silent miscarriage, the grief that followed, and the anxiety she carried into her next pregnancy. In a vulnerable conversation, she opens up about healing, navigating fear, and holding both grief + hope at the same time.
Then we dive into the research: how your glucose levels influence your baby’s metabolism, why 90% of moms are deficient in choline, and the surprising foods that support brain development and long-term health. If you’re thinking about pregnancy—this episode is a must-listen.
We also talk about:
Jessie’s experience with silent miscarriage + navigating pregnancy after loss
Why 90% of pregnant women are deficient in choline (+ why it matters for brain development)
The surprising connection between blood sugar spikes during pregnancy + your baby’s future metabolic health
Why the common belief that “the baby takes what it needs” isn’t always true
The four key nutrition pillars for pregnancy: choline, glucose balance, protein, and omega-3s
How epigenetics during pregnancy can influence a child’s health for life
The myth of “eating for two” + what your baby actually needs nutritionally
The emotional + physical realities of pregnancy anxiety after miscarriage
What Jessie learned about protein intake + muscle development in babies
Her experience with natural birth + preparing for labor
Resources:
Website: https://www.glucosegoddess.com/fr-fr/pages/9-months-that-count-forever
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glucosegoddess/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GlucoseRevolution
Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/9-Months-That-Count-Forever/Jessie-Inchauspe/9781668219126
Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.
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