Eight Ways to Best Support the Establishment of the Human Microbiome.
The human microbiome is established initially during birth through vertical transmission from the mother. There is a matrilineal transmission that has taken place from grandmothers, to mothers, to babies for centuries. We now have even more research that supports the importance of striving for the natural, physiological way of birth.
Read MoreMy 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 – 2026
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.610 births85% vaginal births75% of 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 notice that the...
Read MoreDiet du Jour! Pregnancy and Popular Diets
Popular diets are as prevalent during pregnancy as they are in everyday life. Learn how to eat to have the healthiest pregnancy and baby.
Read MoreNon-dairy Sources of Calcium and Protein
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...
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