Optimizing Preconception Wellness with Poplin – Episode 231

FemTech Focus

In this episode, we talk to Alexandria DeVito, founder of Poplin. Poplin is the first preconception wellness testing company, designed to help couples understand their health and how it may impact their fertility long before they are interested in actively trying to have a baby.

Join us for a conversation where we define “preconception wellness,” discuss how Alexandria leveraged her unique interests to create a company and change lives, and learn more about what it’s like to write a book.

Check out Alexandria’s book 9 Months is Not Enough, here, and use code “femtech” for 10% off your Poplin kit.

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Guest bio

Alexandria DeVito, founder of Poplin, a preconception wellness testing company, brings a wealth of experience to the table. With a background rooted in healthcare and a passion for empowering women, she's dedicated to revolutionizing the way we approach family planning. Her commitment to innovation and impact is evident not only in her work with Poplin but also in her book, "9 Months Is Not Enough," where she shares invaluable insights into navigating the journey to motherhood. With her blend of expertise, empathy, and entrepreneurial spirit, Alexandria is a driving force in shaping the future of women's health.

Organization bio

Poplin is the first preconception wellness company, helping couples understand and improve their health in order to increase their odds of conceiving, whenever that may be. With fertility health as a leading indicator of overall health, Poplin’s tests help users understand their overall health, not just in the context of getting pregnant.

Additionally, Alexandria’s book 9 Months is Not Enough provides readers with a comprehensive checklist on how to best prepare their bodies for pregnancy. A must-read for anyone interested in having a baby.

FemTech Focus Podcast bio

The FemTech Focus Podcast is brought to you by FemHealth Insights, the leader in Women’s Health market research and consulting. In this show, Dr. Brittany Barreto hosts meaningfully provocative conversations that bring FemTech experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products (collectively known as FemTech) that are improving women's health and wellness. Though many leaders in FemTech are women, this podcast is not specifically about female founders, nor is it geared toward a specifically female audience. The podcast gives our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women’s health and wellness.

FemHealth Insights bio

Led by a team of analysts and advisors who specialize in female health, FemHealth Insights is a female health-specific market research and analysis firm, offering businesses in diverse industries unparalleled access to the comprehensive data and insights needed to illuminate areas of untapped potential in the nuanced women’s health market.

Time Stamps

[02:45] Female investors as force multiplier in women’s health

[03:00] Alexandria’s background

[05:15] Discovering the power of nutrition in overall health

[06:35] What is Poplin? Why should individuals and couples care about preconception health?

[09:00] Preconception rituals in various cultures over time

[12:12] Fertility is an extension of your overall health. Poplin is looking at 10x the biomarkers of other fertility companies.

[13:01] Poplin testing often uncovers other underlying health conditions that are interfering with their ability to get pregnant, even if they feel well

[14:23] Why “How you feel” is not a great indicator of health

[15:37] Nutrient deficiencies that impact fertility

[19:15] What does it look like to use Poplin?

[22:01] How long does it take for interventions to be effective?

[24:13] Alexandria wrote a book!

[29:30] Who should read it?

[31:09] Fertility is a marker of future health, so whether or not you want to have kids, you should focus on your reproductive health

[32:37] Just because symptoms are common, does not mean they are normal

[33:28] Biohacking your menstrual cycle and fertility journey

[34:45] What are the biggest challenges you have faced in building Poplin?

[36:18] When we are sick, we focus inwards on ourselves and getting ourselves better. When we are well, we focus outwards on others. More and more people today are being born sick (chronic conditions, etc.).

Episode Contributors

Alexandria DeVito

LinkedIn: @Alexandria DeVito

Poplin

Website: https://getpoplin.com/

LinkedIn: @Poplin

Dr. Brittany Barreto

LinkedIn: @Brittany Barreto, Ph.D.

Twitter: @DrBrittB

Instagram: @drbrittanybarreto

FemTech Focus Podcast

Website: https://femtechfocus.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechfocus

Twitter: @FemTech_Focus

Instagram: @femtechfocus

FemHealth Insights

Website: https://www.femhealthinsights.com/

LinkedIn: @FemHealth Insights