Your Baby's Metabolism is Being Decided Right Now | Jessie Inchauspé

Did you know your baby's metabolism is being decided right now? Jessie Inchauspé reveals why your womb isn't just an oven—it's the soil for baby growth and lifelong health. Pregnancy is filled with excitement, anticipation, and a million questions about what to eat. But biologically, it is a powerful window of time where you are literally co-creating your baby’s genetic expression. In this episode of The Dr. Mark Hyman Show, biochemist and bestselling author Jessie Inchauspé (The Glucose Goddess) explains why the traditional advice to "just eat for two" is deeply flawed, and how maternal nutrition directly programs a child's future risk for diabetes, obesity, and even neurodevelopmental issues with a lens on functional medicine. Drawing from her deeply personal journey and her new book, 9 Months That Count Forever, Jessie breaks down the science of epigenetics . She explains how the food you eat sends a "postcard" to your baby about the world they are going to be born into, turning specific genes on or off. You'll learn the four critical pillars of pregnancy nutrition: balancing blood sugar, and hitting your targets for choline, protein, and Omega-3s. We also dive into the emotional reality of silent miscarriages, debunk the myth that the placenta is a perfect filter, and share simple, stress-free glucose hacks that you can start using today. This isn’t about perfection or maternal guilt; it’s about understanding what matters most and making small, consistent choices that support both you and your baby's lifelong wellness. We discuss: • Why pregnancy may be one of the most important windows for shaping lifelong health • Why balancing blood sugar during pregnancy matters—and simple ways to reduce glucose spikes • The nutrients that matter most during pregnancy, from choline and protein to omega-3s • How to make healthier choices during pregnancy without added stress or confusion This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about understanding what matters most and making small, consistent choices that support both you and your baby. Sign up to get Mark's Kitchen recipes here - https://drhyman.com/pages/kitchen?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=marks_kicthen_yt View Show Notes From This Episode https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep1127 Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Timeline, Sunlighten, Qualia, Korrus, Paleovalley and BIOptimizers. Receive 20% off a subscription at timeline.com/drhyman. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1400. Go to qualialife.com/hyman and use code HYMAN at checkout for an extra 15% off. Upgrade your lighting. Enjoy 15% off at korrus.com/drhyman. Head to paleovalley.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%.