104. Artificial Light, Fertility & the Future of Human Health | Nikko Kennedy

Birth, pregnancy and fertility are profoundly circadian processes — yet almost nobody talks about the role of light in maternal and infant health.In this episode, I speak with Nikko Kennedy about melatonin, sunlight, vitamin D, labour physiology, EMF exposure and how modern environments may be disrupting pregnancy and birth. A fascinating discussion on circadian biology, photobiology and reproductive health. TIMESTAMPS02:00 Circadian rhythms and fetal development05:30 Melatonin and implantation10:00 Morning sickness and oxidative stress15:00 Artificial light at night and fertility18:00 Vitamin D and epigenetic programming22:00 Infrared light and fetal development27:00 Sunlight exposure in infants31:00 Pregnancy complications and circadian disruption40:00 EMF exposure during pregnancy46:00 Labour physiology and melatonin58:00 Oxytocin, labour trance and hospital lighting01:10:00 Postpartum circadian entrainment01:16:00 Practical recommendations for familiesNikko Kennedy is the Director of Research at the Institute of Applied Quantum Biology.  Nikko has over two decades studying birth, 15 years as a doula, and ten years as a technical consultant, she helps families, practitioners and organizations integrate the emerging field of quantum biology.Follow NIKKOSubstack: https://www.brighterdaysdarkernights.comWebsite: https://nikkokennedy.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/brighterdays.darkernightsLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nikkokennedyInstitute of Applied Quantum Biology: https://www.iaqb.foundationEmail: [email protected]: https://www.brighterdaysdarkernights.com/Follow DR MAXWebsite: https://drmaxgulhane.com/Private Group: https://www.skool.com/dr-maxs-circadian-resetCourses: https://drmaxgulhane.com/collections/coursesX: https://twitter.com/MaxGulhaneMDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_max_gulhane/Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1661751206Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6edRmG3IFafTYnwQiJjhwRLinktree: https://linktr.ee/maxgulhanemdDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is purely for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or YouTube channel. Do not make medication changes without first consulting your treating clinician.Send us Fan Mail🧡 HARDBLOCK Australia's Longest Running Bitcoin-only (₿) ExchangeUse code REGENPOD for AUD 10 of bitcoin post account verification Support the show