Pregnancy is such a special time. For me, it was also crazy-making: not feeling great between weeks 6-12, dealing with weird food aversions (red peppers!) and worrying about eating correctly while warding off cravings was a lot to handle. Doing the best I could nutritionally, while safeguarding with vitamins and supplements, helped ease my anxiety. I truly believe it helped …
Holiday Survival Guide
What are you doing to keep your sanity, stay healthy and prioritize your continued wellness during this busy season when competing priorities seem to leave you last on the list?! Ā I’ve created a Holiday Survival Guide and Wellness Challenge for the Bodies for Birth Community to help us all stay connected, healthy and calm! I encourage you to print a …
What Foods Breastfeeding Mothers Need to Eat from Guest Contributor: Natalie Michele
The foods you pick while you breastfeed is just as important as your selections during pregnancy. There are certain foods, herbs, or supplements ā called galactagogues – that can help your breastmilk supply. On the other hand, there are other foods that should be avoided because they can decrease your breastmilk supply. Breastfeeding mothers are going to experience more cravings. …
Preconception Health: A Guest Post by Jennifer November, ND
How to be your healthiest self prior to getting pregnant The decision to get pregnant is a big one.Ā One of the biggest an individual and a couple face. So much goes into the decision ā are you ready as a couple? Are you ready as an individual? Is the timing appropriate with your chosen career path?Ā Are your finances …
Management of Gestational Diabetes Through Exercise and Nutrition
Management of Gestational Diabetes Through Exercise and Nutrition A report released by the CDC in 2015 revealed that nearly half (47%) of all pregnant women gain more than recommended during pregnancy (1).Ā The studyās co-author, Dr. Andrea Sharma, an epidemiologist with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventionās Maternal and Infant Health Branch stated, āThis is a concern because …