Today we discuss what you should be doing to prepare your body for this beautiful stage of life and what you can do to maintain a healthy pregnancy.

1:00 – What’s been on our plates
4:25 – The why behind getting on top of your health preconception
5:20 – Why your partner’s health is just as important in the preconception game
6:25 – Weston A. Price’s 11th principle: preconception nutrition
9:00 – How most women usually show up to the doctor after finding out they’re pregnant, and why we need to shift the conversation toward preconception prep for a healthier pregnancy and postpartum

Nutrient Repletion & Labs

13:20 – What nutrients you should focus on preconception
15:00 – The labs you should be requesting from your doctor before you conceive
15:50 – B12 for fetal neural and brain development + maternal mental health
16:30 – Considerations for vegans in preconception, pregnancy, and fertility
18:00 – Iron: Monitoring your iron trends through lab testing, choosing the best supplement without side effects
19:49 – Liat’s iron supplement recommendation: Nature’s Pro Feerolip (available in Israel)

Supplement & Prenatal Guidance

20:45 – How to read supplement labels and prenatals (e.g., vitamin A often appears as beta-carotene, which is less bioavailable)
21:45 – Vitamin A toxicity – breaking down the nuance
23:00 – Folic acid vs. methylated folate – what to look for in a prenatal
24:00 – Vitamin D and why supplementation is crucial for preconception and pregnancy
26:20 – Choline for fetal neural and brain development – eat the egg yolks!
27:10 – Getting a clearer picture of iron stores & advocating for deeper testing

Practical Nutrition & Pregnancy Considerations

28:20 – How to eat nutrient-dense foods during the first trimester, even with nausea
30:27 – Raw food & pregnancy – Naomi’s take on weighing risk vs. reward
31:30 – Pathogens can come from any source – trusting quality & storage is key
32:30 – Weston A. Price’s prized gems for pregnancy

Blood Sugar & Pregnancy

33:00 – Blood sugar regulation as the key to a healthy pregnancy & prepping for an optimal postpartum
35:00 – The connection between milk supply and blood sugar balance
38:30 – How to fill your plate with macronutrients for stable blood sugar

Modern Pregnancy Myths & Practical Takeaways

41:40 – The funny thing about the "ask your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding" label on food products
43:40 – Weight gain during pregnancy – why we shouldn’t fear it
46:20 – Breaking down practical nutrition tips for each trimester
50:50 – A quick word on movement & sleep during pregnancy

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