Jan 7, 2020 | Nutrition, Pregnancy
Heartburn is a common complaint in pregnancy! This is caused primarily by two factors. In pregnancy digestion is much slower meaning your food sits in your stomach a lot longer than before. Secondly as your your pregnancy progresses your stomach is getting more and...
Oct 25, 2019 | midwifery, Nutrition, Pregnancy
Did you know that 40-60% of American women are deficient in Vitamin D? When you add in the factor of how far north we are and how we barely even get sunlight during half the year there’s a very good chance you are also deficient. Unless you are consistently...
Sep 16, 2019 | midwifery, Nutrition, Out of Hospital Birth, Preparing for Birth
Nature provides us with so many natural and wonderful ways to help our bodies! While there are a few ways to help encourage your body to begin preparing for labor one of our favorites is so simple and easy! Just eat dates! I know that it sounds crazy that something so...
Sep 2, 2019 | midwifery, Nutrition, Pregnancy
Magnesium is almost a magic cure all in pregnancy. Having headaches? Take magnesium. Leg Cramps? You need Magnesium. Struggling with constipation? More Magnesium. Having a ton of braxton hicks? Sounds like you need magnesium! Trouble falling asleep? Take magnesium...
Aug 27, 2019 | midwifery, Nutrition, Pregnancy
Calcium is a very common supplement added to many processed foods. However evidence is showing depending on processed forms of calcium may not be effective. It may even be harmful. Calcium supplements may not be the best way to protect the body. Excess or improper...
Aug 23, 2019 | Nutrition, Pregnancy
Many pregnant moms are afraid to eat seafood while pregnant because they are unsure what kinds are safe! This is a shame as seafood in pregnancy has amazing benefits to your baby! Fish is full of the fatty acids Omega 3. This nutrient is incredibly important for...
