Real Resources Through All Stages of Pregnancy

We created this guide based on our own experiences with all the stages of pregnancy and wanted to share what worked for us. We know each mom is unique and there is no better mom than you for your baby! We hope this helps you on your journey.

Prenatal Resources

Food:

          All healthy whole foods – avoid processed foods!

Books:

Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighton

No Period Now What? A Guide to Regaining Your Cycles and Improving Your Fertility by Lisa Sanfilippo Waddell

Supplements:

Baby & Me 2 by Megafood

Wheat germ oil by Standard Process

Instagram:

@balancedbeyars

Miscellaneous:

Nutrition Response Testing to optimize organ function

            Minimize stress – your body is meant for this!

    Connect with nature

            Declutter your house – make room for new! 

            Half of your body weight in water, cut down on caffeine

Perinatal (Pregnant) Resources 

Foods:

          Organic organ meats/supplementation

      Organic Eggs

            Fish (sardines, salmon, etc)

            Fermented foods (sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, kombucha)

      Bone broth

Listen to your body! If you need more carbs, have the healthy ones, if you can’t eat raw veggies, cook them!

Books:

Real food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols

Mama Natural Week by Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

Supplements:

Baby & Me 2 by Megafood

Pro DHA fish oil by Nordic Naturals

Women’s Formula (probiotic) by Klaire Labs

Instagram:

@mamanatural

@wellnessmama

Miscellaneous:

Flo app

Continue movement (walking, yoga, pilates, strength training, etc)

Rest when you need it! Nap if necessary

LMNT electrolytes

Prioritize sleep

Post-partum Resources 

Foods:

 Fruit

   Green veggies

      Soups/stews (warm foods)

       Standard Process Protein Powder

Books:

The First Fourty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou

The Vaccine Friendly Plan by Jennifer Margulis and Paul Thomas

Supplements:

Baby & Me 2 by Megafood

Pro DHA fish oil by Nordic Naturals

Drenamin by Standard Process

Calcium Lactate by Standard Process

LMNT Electrolytes

Instagram:

@shantrip

@takingcarababies

@lakristaodell

Miscellaneous:

   Eat enough calories

        Book Nutrition Response Testing appointment

       Schedule you time

     Ask for help

            Connect with lactation specialist