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Hi, Lauren! I’m so sorry to hear this. Magnesium is another nutrient to focus on here. I would make sure your prenatal vitamin has magnesium, if not, potentially think about adding it on as magnesium glycinate. Check out the notes on iron, folate, and magnesium here for some foods to include! Here is a good article on other tips for restless leg syndrome: https://www.healthline.com/health/restless-leg-syndrome
Hey, Jodi! Check out the note on caffeine here – I’m also working on a way to add my thesis paper on this topic from college. ( ;
I don’t think there is strong enough evidence to suggest caffeine in later stages of pregnancy could disturb newborn sleep. My recommendation still stands at 200-300 mg per day! If you are only doing a cup of coffee, you will be well under this amount which is very unlikely to cause any adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Hey! Oh, yikes that is a lot for shipping! I am not familiar with Canadian brands… Can you post links to popular options here? I can review them!
These look fine! Some people are sensitive to sugar alcohols (potentially gas, bloating, diarrhea, or even headaches), but if you don’t notice any symptoms, you are probably fine! ( :
Hey! Good question! Rosemary extract is used as an oil stabilizer, so you’ll find it in a lot of cod liver oils and omega-3s. It is used in a super small amount so you’ll notice most of these supplement companies note it is safe, but you could also look for one with Vitamin E only (tocopherols) as a stabilizer. Carlson is a good brand as well as Pure Encapsulations! I like Nordic Naturals and often recommend it. ( :
Hey, Jessica! Yes, it’s fine! Tapioca is from cassava root. The only concern is some people allergic to latex may have a reaction…
Hey, Ally! We are so happy to have you here! And, I answered this on your other thread ( ;
Hey! Definitely agree with this. Supplements are not well-regulated so it’s best to just take what is absolutely necessary, and focus on food. I have not seen any research on DIM supplements during pregnancy. Evening primrose oil is used commonly by midwives to help with labor. Again, no strong evidence to prove it safe or unsafe. If you are working with a midwife, I’d ask them what they think is best for you!
Hey! I haven’t heard of these, they look yummy though! So, the reason I recommend pasteurized honey is that there is less of a chance of getting sick from it, but you could still potentially get sick from pasteurized or raw honey. Since it is low on the ingredients list (and only 5 g of sugar), it doesn’t appear they use much honey. I don’t think the risk is very high of this being problematic. Ultimately, up to you!
Hey! Hmm, good question. I don’t think there would be any reason for you to not be around the process!
Hey! We are actually going to add a full note on ACV! The issue is the lack of research, I’m actually not sure if there is any on ACV DURING pregnancy. I would first look at why you are including this and ask yourself if it is still necessary. In things like salad dressings and cooking with ACV, this is not an issue during pregnancy, but when you just drink it straight, it’s a little different. My recommendation if you do use it is to keep it to 1 tbsp and dilute it some with water or add it to tea or something! In this case, I do think unpasteurized is fine for the benefits it provides.
Hey! Yes, I don’t think there are any problems with using sesame oil! Recipes typically call for a very small amount. ( : No science I’ve seen linking it to miscarriage!
This is the Thorne link: https://thor.ne/XMXtN
Hey! I wrote a response here and it said it went through but now I don’t see it, so I’m going to reply again, sorry if you can see my original response…
Anyways, no TMI’s here ( ; iron supplements are notorious for causing GI issues. The best form of iron is iron bisglycinate. Thorne has a good one and Needed also has a good one here: https://bit.ly/39WRzzn
Hey! This is used as a food additive in a variety of products which is generally recognized as safe by the FDA for humans, in general. Baked goods are one of those every so often foods so it’s not something I’d be particularly concerned about. ( :
Hey! Yes, no worries on fennel in food amounts. ( :
And, noted on the pregnancy takeout guide – we added this to topic suggestions and will get working on it!
No worries!! And, pork chops don’t have as much glycine as pulled pork would but they are still a source of glycine! Tougher cuts of meat that typically need to be slow-cooked have the most glycine. Also pork rinds/crackling and pork belly have more glycine.
Hey! Slight pause on digestive enzymes, does it say which digestive enzymes? I usually recommend avoiding these during pregnancy like papain and bromelain.
Hey, Kate! We just released a new note on herbal teas here: https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/herbal-tea/
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Hey, Shannon! I typically don’t recommend green powders during pregnancy. You’ll see a few other discussions here on this topic that’ll be beneficial to read through. Just use the forum search feature (top right corner of the forum box) and type green powders, there should be several other discussions that come up.