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Hey! I think 3 (breakfast), 3 (lunch), 2 (snack) is a good approach for the full circle; the only other specification would be to take the iron separate from the full circle, so probably at dinner.
Hi! Ah, so exciting, and I’m so so happy to hear this!! Also, noted on this topic- we will add a note on this specifically, for sure.
My guidance is to eat foods that are familiar to you the day of or a few days leading up to labor. Same with restaurants, this way your body doesn’t potentially have any weird reactions to foods. Also, foods from every category are important (carbs, fats, proteins, veggies, etc.) so make well-rounded plates, and don’t skimp on the carbs or anything. (; I describe it as preparing for a marathon because well, you pretty much are!!
Energy bites, hard-boiled eggs, nut butter packs with bananas, trail mix, peanut butter/jelly sandwich, lots of fluids, if you like coconut water this is great to replenish electrolytes (or another low-sugar electrolyte beverage!).
If you can eat anything or chew anything during labor, many women like honey sticks which can also provide a quick source of energy to get you through.
Sending love and well wishes as you welcome your new family member into the world!! xo
Hey! So, I couldn’t find any data on carob use during pregnancy, however, I think since it is technically a fruit it is likely safe. Some sites I see say precede with caution due to the lack of data on it, but others are in agreeance, while it wouldn’t be recommended to consume in large quantities, small amounts are okay.
Hi! So sorry to hear this, hang in there, it will pass! And, mango, bread, and water are not bad options to get you through (; We don’t have a huge amount of data on stevia during pregnancy, it is not toxic to baby, but is it better than other artificial sweeteners like aspartame? We really don’t have concrete data to say this yet especially during pregnancy. But, in short, to limit too much-added sugar I think it is an okay choice.
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Hey! So, a reminder that I can’t provide individualized guidance here. What I can say is some research indicates up to 900 mg per day of choline is good during pregnancy, so, no you wouldn’t be getting too much. Eggs daily are something I recommend for everyone trying to conceive or pregnant that is not allergic, of course! (;
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Hey! Yuca is just another name for cassava ( : and you are totally fine eating waffles made with them. The only issue is with eating LARGE amounts of raw cassava. Almond flour, coconut flour, rice flour are all fine alternatives to normal flour, too!
Hey! No worries! It may or may not be a total deal-breaker, the best way to know is to have gene testing to see if you have a mutation on MTHFR. If you did, you would really want to supplement with folate, not folic acid.
Definitely! Check out some of the notes on fish, there is also a list of mercury in fish from low to high which is super helpful.
Hey! There’s limited research on chicory root in pregnancy, but there is a very small amount in these candies so I think in moderation they are fine to enjoy!
Hey! Yes, totally fine. As long as you don’t eat like 10+ sandwiches in one day haha Liver is a very nutrient-dense food for pregnancy!
Hey! Yep! You got it. Great snack choice for pregnancy, but yes, best to choose grass-fed and nitrate-free, if you can!
Hi! Congrats!! Medication is definitely necessary in this case. Be sure to take it separate from your prenatal vitamin. Check out the note on thyroid nutrition here: https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/thyroid-nutrition/ – this will help you with what nutrients to focus on. I would recommend checking your iron and vitamin D levels as well. I can’t provide individualized guidance here but if you can work with a nutrition specialist one to one, this is recommended. Proper thyroid function during pregnancy is absolutely critical as you are supporting yourself and baby during the whole first half of pregnancy with your thyroid!
Hi! Congrats! This product looks tasty, and I think it is okay. If you read through the medicinal mushrooms note, you’ll see there is limited research on most of them, but Lion’s mane has been deemed safe by one study completed in rats… just being sure to give you the facts!
