Reparative Health & Wellness
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
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
Key Takeaways Pain Has A Rhythm Labor Waves Labor pain usually comes in waves. A contraction rises, peaks and fades. The break after each wave is part of the work because your body uses it to reset. Your breathing, face, hands, shoulders and hips can either soften during that break or stay tight until the … Read more
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
Key Takeaways Build Your Birth Base Body Strength Childbirth preparation starts weeks before labor. Your body needs strength, stamina, blood sugar control, steady minerals, good sleep and enough fuel. Birth is physical work. The uterus is muscle tissue, the pelvis needs room to move and the nervous system works better when you are not running … Read more