My favorite smoothie
1/2 banana 1/4 cup blueberries or strawberries 1 cup plain Kefir* 1 Tlbsp. Nutritional yeast** 1 Tblsp. flax meal 2 Tlbsp. Nut butter (whatever kind you like) Notes: *Either drinkable yogurt like https://greenvalleylactosefree.com/product/lactose-free-plain-kefir, or a vegan version made from Cashews https://www.foragerproject.com/blog/organic-dairy-free-probiotic-cashewgurt/ The benefit of the dairy version is extra protein (11 grams vs. 3 grams) and calcium. (380 mg. per serving) ** I like Bobs Red Mill Brand Optional: A hand full of greens (kale, spinach,...
Read MoreStatistics years 1995 – 2022
So I went over my statistics to date, as we emerge from the pandemic. I keep a running tally from the students who report their experiences to me, and have done so for the last 27 years.571 births85% vaginal births75% of the vaginal births were unmedicated25% medicated15% cesarean rate15% Induced 62% VBAC The medicated rate is up in the last 2 years, but it’s still good in comparison to the country as a whole (85 – 95% of women end up with medications and other interventions, and the cesarean rate is around 32.1%). Up until 2020 my medicated/intervention rate was 20%. I did...
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Popular diets are as prevalent during pregnancy as they are in everyday life. Learn how to eat to have the healthiest pregnancy and baby.
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Daily requirements for pregnant women: 75–100 grams protein from varied sources, 1200 mg calcium Vegetarian sources of calcium AND protein: 1/2 c almonds 316 mg calcium/18.4 g protein 1/2 c soybeans (roasted) 232 mg calcium/34 g protein 1/2 c Brazil nuts...
Read MoreBirth Planning/Healthy Pregnancy Class!
Healthy Birth of Rochester Presents a class in Birth Planning and How to Stay Healthy and Low Risk During Pregnancy, Labor and Birth If you are interested in scheduling a class please contact me directly. Amy Fairport, NY. Plan ahead for a Healthy Pregnancy & Birth! A one-time, 2 hr. seminar that covers the nuts and bolts of How to stay Healthy and Low Risk during Pregnancy labor and birth, and how to plan the birth you want. Grab your partner and join Certified Childbirth Educator Amy V. Haas, BCCE in learning the important information and steps toward a healthy, positive birth...
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