Ep 3: Prenatal Nutrition (Pt I): What Pregnant Kweens SHOULD Be Eating!

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11/10/17 • 48 min

Birth Kweens

In this episode, we continue our series on preparing for your birth and cover all things related to prenatal nutrition.

Here’s what we talked about:

Why nutrition during pregnancy is so important
Exactly what supplements every pregnant woman should be taking (plus clarification on taking Folate vs. Folic Acid during pregnancy)
The two probiotic strains you should be looking for to help prevent GBS infection and decrease risks to your baby
Why water is so important during pregnancy and how much you should be drinking every day
Are you really eating for two? How many extra calories your baby really needs
Why food quality matters and how to get more nutrition from the food you eat
The many benefits of fiber and how to make sure you’re getting enough
All about protein, carbs, and fats: How much to eat and where you should get it
The Date Study - can dates really help with labor?

Resources/Products Mentioned in this Episode:

https://www.23andme.com - a service you can use to get tested for the MTHFR gene
Prenatal Vitamin Recommendations:
Calcium-Magnesium & vitamin D supplements
Probiotic Recommendation: Jarrow’s Femdophilius (includes Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus reuteri)
Karly’s homemade Gatorade recipe: Water, juice from one lemon, a few pinches of salt, 1 tablespoon of honey
Natural Electrolyte Drink Recipe from Wellness Mama
The EWG’s 2017 Shoppers Guide - The Dirty Dozen
Vitamin C supplement
- Camu Camu Powder
- Crazy Benefits of Camu Camu Powder from Wellness Mama
Fish Oil Supplement Recommendation: Carlson Labs Fish Oil
The Date Study

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In this episode, we continue our series on preparing for your birth and cover all things related to prenatal nutrition.

Here’s what we talked about:

Why nutrition during pregnancy is so important
Exactly what supplements every pregnant woman should be taking (plus clarification on taking Folate vs. Folic Acid during pregnancy)
The two probiotic strains you should be looking for to help prevent GBS infection and decrease risks to your baby
Why water is so important during pregnancy and how much you should be drinking every day
Are you really eating for two? How many extra calories your baby really needs
Why food quality matters and how to get more nutrition from the food you eat
The many benefits of fiber and how to make sure you’re getting enough
All about protein, carbs, and fats: How much to eat and where you should get it
The Date Study - can dates really help with labor?

Resources/Products Mentioned in this Episode:

https://www.23andme.com - a service you can use to get tested for the MTHFR gene
Prenatal Vitamin Recommendations:
Calcium-Magnesium & vitamin D supplements
Probiotic Recommendation: Jarrow’s Femdophilius (includes Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus reuteri)
Karly’s homemade Gatorade recipe: Water, juice from one lemon, a few pinches of salt, 1 tablespoon of honey
Natural Electrolyte Drink Recipe from Wellness Mama
The EWG’s 2017 Shoppers Guide - The Dirty Dozen
Vitamin C supplement
- Camu Camu Powder
- Crazy Benefits of Camu Camu Powder from Wellness Mama
Fish Oil Supplement Recommendation: Carlson Labs Fish Oil
The Date Study

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Previous Episode

Ep 2: Choosing Your Birth Team

In the first official episode of Birth Kweens, we’re talking about picking your birth team. This episode kicks off our five-part series that’s all about preparing for your birth. In this episode we talked about:

Why picking the right birth team is so important.
The four main reasons you should NOT just pick any random doctor/midwife to be your care provider.
Where to start and exactly what to consider when looking for a care provider who will be a good fit for you and your family.
The differences between a hospital birth team and a home birth team
How to pick a home birth midwife and why their hospital transfer rate isn’t the most important thing to focus on.
Where to go to get reliable reviews on your birth team
Special considerations and resources for VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
Who (and who not) to invite to your birth

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Health Consumer Alliance
Hospital Ratings on Consumer Reports - search by zip code and check out each hospital's stats on avoiding c-sections!
Cesarean Rates by State
Your Biggest C-Section Risk May Be Your Hospital - great article from Consumer Reports!
Questions to Ask Potential Care Providers - helpful tool from the authors of the amazing book Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn (buy the book here!)
Midwife Interview Questions
ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network
VBAC Facts
How to start the process of finding a VBAC-friendly provider
10 Steps to Finding a VBAC-supportive provider

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Next Episode

Ep 4: Prenatal Nutrition (Pt II): Why GMOs and White Drugs Are off the Menu!

In this episode, we continue our discussion of prenatal nutrition. Today we focus more on what NOT to do and things to avoid. (If you’re looking for info on what you SHOULD eat, check out Episode #3!)

Here’s what we talked about today:

The many benefits of fish oil to you and your baby, plus how much to take during each trimester of pregnancy
Concerns about caffeine and coffee before and during pregnancy
The top foods to definitely avoid during pregnancy and why
The listeria bacteria: what it is and where you can find it
Why to steer clear of sugar and what might happen if you don’t
The negative effects of drinking soda and artificial sweeteners
If it’s ever OK to smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol during pregnancy
Some surprising OTC and prescription drugs that could be impacting your baby
The dangers of endocrine disruptors - what they are, what they do to your body, and where you can find them
What you need to know about genetically modified organisms, and why and how to go GMO-free

Resources/Products Mentioned in this Episode: