Dr. Taylor Wallace calls choline the “under-consumed and under-appreciated essential nutrient.” He’s right–in spite of its importance, choline is worryingly absent in so many mainstream prenatal vitamin formulas. We sat down with Dr. Wallace for a rundown on choline and why it’s so critical for pregnant and nursing moms, plus how to be sure you and your baby are getting enough.
Read MoreAny idea exactly how your prenatal vitamin is helping you, him, and baby on this wild procreation ride? Read on for a breakdown of all the benefits of prenatal vitamins for you and your baby from preconception to postpartum.
Read MoreWelcome to the fourth trimester, i.e. the post-natal stage—the window of time after your baby is born that feels like it’s simultaneously dragging by and going in the blink of an eye. We don’t have to explain the importance of taking care of yourself during this stage, and because you have *so* much on your plate these days, we’re making it easy.
Read MoreAfter all that hard work, your baby is here! But don’t toss the prenatal vitamins just yet. In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, let’s talk about all your nutritional needs during the breastfeeding stage.
Read MoreHaving a strong and healthy gut is important for both mom and baby. If the mom has a poor diet high in processed foods, little fruits and vegetables, drinks coffee, each of these items alters the good bacteria inside our systems, which is passed down to the baby.
Read MoreConventional wisdom used to have it that the postpartum period was a joyous, magical time for all mothers—maybe with a dash of sleep deprivation and spit-up thrown in.
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