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Epigenetics, Nutrition and Pregnancy

1/28/2020

A healthy diet is important for pregnancy and for women planning to conceive. The maternal diet influences fertility, fetal development, and pregnancy outcomes. It can also have a long-lasting effect on the health and genetics of the growing baby.

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Evening Primrose Oil - Is It Safe for Labor Induction?

1/16/2020

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The number of natural induction methods and options have grown exponentially over the last several decades. In my practice, as a Functional Medicine Acupuncturist and Doula, I’ve seen a huge influx in women seeking Acupuncture and alternative medicine to speed up the labor process in the avoidance of a medically induced childbirth. While most of the natural induction methods are harmless and offer some benefit in triggering the natural hormonal reactions of labor, there are some that would be better left on the shelf.

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Magnesium in Pregnancy - Essential Mineral

1/16/2020

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Did you know that 60-90% (depending on age group) of reproductive aged women are not consuming enough Magnesium in America? This is a big problem, and even more so in pregnancy. In prenatal nutrition, we have heard about the need for things like Folate, but we have not heard much on the need for Magnesium. Possibly because the goal of prenatal nutrition is to grow healthy babies, not the functional health of the mother. With the increasing rise of maternal health issues and death, this needs to change.

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A Patient's Guide to Candida in Pregnancy

1/16/2020

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I love everything about pregnancy! Obviously, it's why I do what I do. Except yeast infections, I don't love those. Yeast infections are no fun! Especially when you are pregnant. Itchy and irritated rashes, smelly discharge, burning, and soreness are all things no pregnant woman wants to deal with. These little fungi are not only irritating but can be dangerous by increasing the risk of Premature Rupture of Membranes from infection (PROM). Candida in pregnancy should always be taken seriously.

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