Should You Take an Iron Supplement if You're TTC or Pregnant? For a long time, taking iron in pregnancy was an automatic “yes!” There was no question, women should all take a prenatal with iron or take a separate iron supplement. Research shows that about 2.6% of pregnant women have iron deficiency anemia and about 16.3% are iron … Continue reading Should You Take Iron When Trying to Conceive or Pregnant? Here’s What to Know
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Why Vitamin D Matters When You’re Trying to Conceive (TTC)
Vitamin D might be one of the most impactful supplements for those trying to conceive. It plays a crucial role in many systems in the body including immune health, bone health, inflammation regulation, glucose metabolism, and insulin sensitivity. No surprise it’s commonly recommended as a supplement! But wait...didn’t people go for centuries without needing vitamin … Continue reading Why Vitamin D Matters When You’re Trying to Conceive (TTC)
Skip the Greens Powder: Do This Instead to Support Hormones, Fertility & Pregnancy
If you're spending a lot of money on greens powders but still struggling to build a nourishing routine, this post is for you. Your kitchen is one of the best places to make easy and impactful changes to support your hormone balance, fertility, and a healthy pregnancy. It’s time to ditch the expensive (and sometimes … Continue reading Skip the Greens Powder: Do This Instead to Support Hormones, Fertility & Pregnancy
Nutrition for Nausea: Foods to Battle Morning Sickness for a Better Pregnancy
Morning sickness hit me like a bag of bricks during my pregnancy. And it didn’t just last during the first trimester… it extended well into the second! Making it feel difficult to work and participate in activities I enjoyed. I didn’t feel like myself and I was worried about getting enough nutrition for me and … Continue reading Nutrition for Nausea: Foods to Battle Morning Sickness for a Better Pregnancy
A Few Extra Pounds? Pregnancy Weight Gain is so Much More
You’re looking in the mirror wondering how on earth you are going to do this for another 8 weeks. You stepped onto the scale at the doctor’s office yesterday and it was the highest you’ve ever been…and it’s only going to go up. The swelling alone is enough to drive anyone crazy. How did it … Continue reading A Few Extra Pounds? Pregnancy Weight Gain is so Much More
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