Stage Category: Week 22

Try to consume fermented foods like sauerkraut, kefir, yogurt, kimchi, and miso, daily, if possible. These foods are high in beneficial probiotics that support good gut health. There is building evidence that the vaginal, oral, and gut microbiome affect the risk of preterm birth. Consuming probiotic-rich foods during pregnancy has been associated with lower rates of preterm birth and preeclampsia. Learn more here and here!