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Hey! I would highly recommend reading both the note on folate and the MTHFR note here. L-methyl folate is the most preferred form to supplement with, if not, folate is second best. Folic acid is the synthetic form and has to be converted to folate then L-methyl folate which is then used by our bodies. Even if you don’t have the MTHFR gene mutation, my recommendations stay the same. Folic acid is cheap (again, synthetic) which is why many supplements use it instead of folate.
Keep in mind, doctors are not educated on nutrition, they maybe received one class. I know it is easy to believe anything they say, but the reality is, it is impossible for them to stay up to date on all things obstetrics plus everything on nutrition. I recently did a live with an OBGYN on IG who had no idea of the research that is available in regards to the importance of choline during pregnancy. Again, not their fault , one they don’t have a background in nutrition, two, it’s unlikely they would they find the time to go through hours upon hours of nutrition research. Insert TPNL ( ;
Hey! Congrats!! And, yes, even if no breastfeeding I would still recommend taking a prenatal vitamin at least 3-6 months after baby has arrived. ( : and, yep, if you are planning to have more babies also a great reason to keep up with it!
Hi, Stephanie, welcome! You found the right place! So, I can’t make individualized recommendations here, I.e. I won’t be able to tell you if this prenatal is particularly suitable for your needs. I’m happy to compare it to the general guidelines I’ve outlined in the prenatal vitamin note. Can you post the link here to the one you are taking? I am finding a few variations of the brand and want to make sure I am reviewing the right one!
Hey! Yay! And, yes, many companies are switching to BPA-free cans, thank goodness. I also recommend filtered water. ( ;
Hey! Yes! I review Ritual under the prenatal vitamins note in a video format discussing pros/cons. Even for a “generally healthy” individual, it is not one of my favorite prenatals.
Hey! There is another thread in the forum with this exact question – use the search feature at the top right corner (within the forum) and type Olipop. I don’t mind answering questions twice but I think the conversation on it will help you make a decision! (:
Hey Stefanie! Wow, that sounds amazing and super fun. But, yes, proper fuel is very important. For electrolyte beverages, the biggest thing is trying to avoid the added sugar that come in most (you want to make sure it also has sodium in it)- you want to drink this before and during, typically for longer sessions. We have content on this coming soon with an at home recipe!! AFTER endurance exercise you’ll definitely want carbs (don’t have to skimp on these) so ideally a pretty well-balanced meal of carbs, protein, and fat. Energy bites (with nut butter, oats, chia seeds, honey, etc.) are good for pre or during, pre, if it closer to when you are heading out. 2-3 hours before you want to eat a full, well-balanced meal. Greek yogurt with fruit is another good option if you are going out within the hour- also note things that are easy to digest are ideal pre-workout.
I’m adding this topic to the note list, too, so we can cover it more extensively!
Hey Lauren! Yay, exciting! This info is located inside the 2nd trimester meal plan – there are 10 foods to focus on with alternatives (so technically 20 foods) which are all then incorporated into that meal plan.
Yes, I think this is okay. ( :
Hey! We have a note on this exact topic here: https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/pregnant-and-breastfeeding/ – remember you can also use the search feature to see if certain topics are already covered! (:
So, they have a Maya Nut Institute that has more info on it – they state it has GRAS approval from the FDA (generally recognized as safe) which includes pregnancy. I think it would be okay!
Hey! Super interesting – I have not seen anything on this. It seems very nutritious. I’ll look into more as it relates to pregnancy… although, I doubt there is any research on it for pregnancy specifically.
Hi Melissa! I know it can be totally overwhelming. Two things, did you read through the gestational diabetes note here? Also, did you get the GDM meal plan? This plan is low in carbs and should really help bring your blood sugars down, but of course, everyone responds differently to the number of carbs in a meal which is why the meal plan serves as a more of a base line to follow.
Is the main issue your fasting number is high in the morning? There are many, many reasons why this could be happening. One, be sure to test immediately when you naturally wake up, and do this for at least 5-6 days and take the average number here. I’m sorry your doctor is being so harsh about it all, you should really have more than a week before starting insulin, however, if your doctor recommends insulin, it is usually in you and baby’s best interest.
Hey! I think it depends here… it is probably a more quality meat if from the meat counter, so this would typically be a better option. ( :
The code should actually be TPNL – is this the one you tried?
Ah sorry, I thought this question was in relation to the GDM meal plan! But, weird, let me check on this for you!
Hi there! There aren’t any discount codes currently available for the meal plans. ( :
Hi Shelby! So, I can’t provide individualized guidance here, i.e. I don’t know if your swaps are suitable for you and your typical intake without doing a full assessment. Be sure to go through a few notes here, the gestational diabetes note, the dairy-free note, the almond milk note, and depending on your other food allergies those as well, nut-free, etc. Oh, and also the carbohydrates note if you haven’t looked at that one. Dairy-free swaps are obviously a must for you, but you will need to make up the nutrients dairy provides elsewhere which makes me also add to check out the iodine note which dairy is a major source of.
Hey! According to the International Journal of childbirth education, nettle is generally regarded as safe during pregnancy. ( :
Hey! This is definitely individualized, but it shouldn’t!