Are Prenatal Vitamins Good For Your Baby?

Key Takeaways The Prenatal Pill Problem The Soft Label The prenatal vitamin label is designed to sound clean. It says folate, B12, vitamin C, iron, iodine, zinc and vitamin D. Those words make the product feel close to food. The real product is an industrial factory chemical blend of powders, salts, coatings, fillers, binders, colorants … Read more

How A Vegan Diet May Affect Pregnancy & Your Baby

Key Takeaways Nutrients Vegan Diets Remove Complete Pregnancy Foods A vegan diet removes eggs, meat, organs, seafood and dairy. Those foods carry many of the nutrients your baby uses to grow. They give complete protein, B12, choline, DHA, iodine, selenium, retinol, zinc and heme iron. Pregnancy raises your need for these nutrients because your body … Read more

What Is The Best Food For Pregnancy?

Key Takeaways Core Pregnancy Nutrients Choline Choline supports the baby’s brain, nerves, cell walls and placenta. Pregnancy raises the need for choline because the baby pulls it from the mother. Many pregnant women do not get enough from daily intake, and low intake can leave a real gap during growth (1). The brain uses choline … Read more