Why are some women training for pregnancy like It’s a marathon?

undefined 4, 2026

“Pregnancy prep” has exploded on social media, encouraging women to optimize health months or years before conceiving through diets, supplements, lifestyle changes, and costly programs. While some preconception care is evidence-based, experts warn much influencer advice lacks science and can fuel anxiety, guilt, and unrealistic expectations. Doctors stress that fertility and pregnancy outcomes aren’t fully controllable, and basic, medical guidance matters far more than extreme optimization.

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