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I think it is okay ( : Here is one on Amazon (and in Whole Foods) https://www.amazon.com/365-Everyday-Value-Organic-Peppermint/dp/B074H732CB/ref=sr_1_8_0o_fs?dchild=1&keywords=peppermint+tea&qid=1609883822&sr=8-8
Hey! Congrats!! And, yes, definitely okay to switch. Hmmm, can you post the link here so I can check it out? Looks like it may contain both folate and folic acid but I’m not entirely sure by this info.
Yes, so true! Homemade sorbet is pretty easy and you can get in some fruit (:
Hi! Just to verify we are talking about the same product, is this the one https://www.carnationbreakfastessentials.com/products/carnation-breakfast-essentials-original-powder-drink-mix
And, yes, oat milk is fine; you do want to watch out for the added sugar content!
Yep! You can find popcorns made with coconut oil or olive oil. If you shop at Trader Joe’s, they have a really yummy olive oil popcorn!! ( : but I know some other brands have this, too!
Hey! Check out the note here on protein powders (https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/protein-powders/) – you can also post the link here and I’ll check it out! ( :
Hey! Inulin occurs naturally in many foods including chicory root. The reason you read it is not safe for pregnancy is mainly due to the lack of data we have on it. The amount used is super small, so I think this cereal is okay.
Hey! It is more dependent on the temperature so a steak should reach 145 F, there is not a universal temperature that correlates to rare, medium-rare, medium, etc., unfortunately.
Hey! This platform is not HIPAA-compliant so best not to share personal info through here. Additionally, I cannot provide individualized guidance without doing a complete nutrition assessment. ( : We will be adding a full section on labs in the new year which will be tremendously helpful (yay!), but even then it is best to get your blood work reviewed with a knowledgable clinician who can make individualized recommendations. What I can say is, yes, ferritin is actually the best indicator of iron status so it is great you had this done, and also, it is important for all pregnant women to focus on dietary sources of iron so this should be the first focus.
Hey! The window to book a 1:1 session for an assessment and supplement review has expired, and it is an additional cost. I may offer this again int the new year, however, so stay tuned!
There are gut tests or stool tests your doctor can run but usually these are to determine if you have leaky gut syndrome!
Hey! Generally, I base this on probiotic-rich food intake, use of antibiotics, and other past (or current) health history criteria!
Hey! They don’t have the amount listed but it is likely less than 15 mg. 1 oz of dark chocolate has ~ 14 mg
Hey! In general, yes. It is generally best to follow your hunger and fullness cues (i.e. eat when you are truly hungry and stop when you are full), but I say “generally” because there will always be special circumstances to this rule, and you might find that your appetite changes throughout pregnancy. So, if you do find yourself hungry at breakfast, it is best to honor this as opposed to saying “well I usually don’t eat breakfast so I am going to power through it” if that makes sense!
Yes, should be fine! Just keep in mind the upper limit on magnesium supplements is 350 mg/day.
Hi, Michelle, unfortunately I cannot provide anymore guidance on this besides what I have in the prenatal vitamin note, and agreeing to take your thyroid medication separate from your other supplements. I would need to do a full nutrition assessment to provide an individualized recommendation on a supplement based on your needs specifically.
Hey! Good question. This is super common, the water soluble vitamins (like the B vitamins, vitamin C, etc) you essentially urinate out what your body doesn’t use. It’s not harmful, but I know it seems weird. I cannot provide individualized guidance here, but you could explore taking 2 less pills per day, and see how this goes.
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Hey! I would suggest plugging the product you are interested in on https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ – this can also help you identify other quality brands if the one you are looking at isn’t great. Topical magnesium is safe for pregnancy, I would just make sure to follow the recommended amounts. The upper limit from all magnesium supplementation (so, outside of food) is 350 mg/day.
I’m not sure that there is any data on rose during pregnancy. According to the international journal of childbirth education, rose essential oil is okay during pregnancy, not ingesting it, of course. But, with tea, you aren’t consuming it directly and steeping it for only a couple of minutes. This is the info I can offer, definitely a grey area!