07: It Takes a Village- Functional Medicine The Trimester Bubble

The pregnancy journey brings up so many new questions, like:


When is the best time to start thinking about nutrition in the pregnancy journey?


How do I know my prenatal vitamin is working?


Who do I need supporting me in the pre-conception phase?



On The Trimester Bubble, we’re happy to share some of the incredible experts and resources we have access to in Boulder, Colorado, so you can benefit from them wherever you are!

This week, Dr. Elyssa and Dr. Katherine sat down with Dr. Margo Gasta to discuss her work as a functional medicine dietitian and certified classical homeopath working with women on the path of pregnancy. We chatted about some of those common questions to help bring you some guidance along your journey!

When to Start Thinking About Nutrition

If you’re planning to get pregnant, it’s great to start thinking about nutrition now! Dr. Margo recommends getting labs done as a baseline and reviewing the results with your functional medicine practitioner. 

Creating Good Habits Pre-Pregnancy

Trimester 1 can bring a whole slew of physical and emotional shifts that make creating new habits even more difficult. So if you’re planning to get pregnant, consider taking a look at these areas to set yourself up well:


Healthy eating


Optimized digestion


Meal planning


Remove environmental chemicals


Manage stress levels



Dr. Margo Gasta is a functional medicine dietitian and a certified classical homeopath. She has been practicing for 34 years, working with gastro-intestinal issues, chronic pelvic pain, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. 

In this episode you’ll hear about:


Dr Margo Gasta’s work as a functional medicine dietitian and certified classical homeopath


When to start thinking about preconception nutrition


Common underlying conditions in women preconception


The importance of B vitamins and iron


Getting nutrition through food vs supplements


Digestion, constipation, and IBS pre-pregnancy


Being aware of environmental chemicals


Getting enough calories for breastfeeding


Postpartum care: nutrition, depression, sleep


Getting help after a hard birth


Addressing chronic pelvic pain


Advocating for yourself after giving birth - build a team



Resources in this Episode:


Pain-Free Pregnancy registration


Body & Balance website


Learn more about Dynamic Body Balancing


DBB Website


Dr. Margo’s website


Book: Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things



Learn:


Episode 3: Pregnancy 101


Episode 5: It Takes a Village - Doulas


Microplastics in the Food We Eat


The Benefits of Bone Broth


Real Advice for Prenatal and Pregnancy Nutritional Care



Connect:


Boulder Locals: Join our free, in-person Pain-Free Pregnancy community each quarter. Register here!


Body & Balance: New patients start here


About Dr Elyssa and Dr Katherine


Connect with Body & Balance on Instagram


Connect with Body & Balance on Facebook


Connect with Dr. Margo on Instagram


Connect with Dr. Margo on Facebook


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Disclaimer

This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. All readers/viewers/listeners of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Elyssa Wright nor Body and Balance Chiropractic. LLC nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading, listening or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle p