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Jul 2024
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Your Ultimate Guide To The Perfect Prena...

HEAL THY SELF
About this episode

In this video, we explore the essential nutrients for a healthy pregnancy. Learn about the importance of folic acid, iron, calcium, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, iodine, vitamin B12, zinc, and magnesium. These nutrients play crucial roles in preventing birth defects, supporting fetal development, maintaining the mother’s health, and reducing the risk of complications. Discover how prenatal vitamins provide a balanced combination of these nutrients to ensure a healthy pregnancy for both mother and baby.


Show Notes:

Introduction

  • The importance of prenatal nutrition and a research-backed guide to prenatal vitamins.

Reconsidering Recommendations

  • Why you might reconsider the prenatal vitamin recommended by your doctor.

Role of Prenatal Vitamins

  • How prenatal vitamins impact fetal development.

Balanced Diet & Key Nutrients

  • The significance of a balanced diet and essential nutrients like folic acid, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3s.

Vitamin D & Bone Health

  • Vitamin D's role in immune support, bone health, and its connection to sunlight exposure.

Iodine & Vitamin B12

  • Critical functions and food sources of iodine and vitamin B12 during pregnancy.

Zinc & Magnesium

  • Importance for fetal growth, development, and their health benefits.

Prenatal Vitamins in Early Pregnancy

  • The critical role in the first trimester and benefits of starting prenatals before conception.

Issues with Prenatal Brands

  • Common problems with prenatal vitamins, including nutrient profiles, bioavailability, heavy metals, and cost.

B Vitamins & Folate/Folic Acid

  • Importance of B vitamins, differences between folate and folic acid, and the MTHFR gene mutation.

Product Review

  • Criteria for the best prenatal vitamins, top brands, and those not meeting standards.

Action Steps

  • Taking action on the research, sharing knowledge, and supporting new and planning moms.



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