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Episode 357: REPLAY – Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition 101 with Kristin Brown, Registered Dietician

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Episode 357: REPLAY – Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition 101 with Kristin Brown, Registered Dietician

In today’s replay of episode 243, Anita talks with Kristin Brown about everything from prenatal vitamins, to protein, vitamin D, and meal trains – all in support of YOU in pregnancy and postpartum!
 
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Show Notes  

0:57 – Anita’s Bump to Birth Method – self study
2:53 – Introduction to our special guest: Kristin Brown!
3:52 – What does it look like working with a dietician in pregnancy?
5:55 – What should someone look for in a prenatal vitamin, and when should they start taking them?
11:30 – Why would a prenatal vitamin contribute to nausea?
14:10 – Any recommendations re: iron?
16:18 – What are some myths around food in pregnancy?
20:03 – How can people get some of these nutrients in other ways – if they don’t eat eggs or fish?
25:10 – Tips so everything doesn’t go out the window in postpartum
27:37 – Learn about Needed: Nutrition for fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and women’s health (sponsored ad)
30:17 – Nutrients we haven’t covered that are important in pregnancy and postpartum
32:58 – Vitamin D guidelines for birthing parents and babies
35:47 – Why focus on magnesium?
39:24 – What on the nutritional side could help people manage nausea?
43:40 – What does Kristin suggest re: protein powders?
47:32 – What are some of Kristin’s favorite tips and recipes to think ahead, for those who are pregnant?
52:32 – Kristin shares from her birth experience to help others birthing twins
56:35 – How can people work with Kristin?