Egg to Baby: Giving Your Little Their Best Start and New Moon to Mama Moon [Episode 25]

In this episode, I will be talking about some of the foundational pieces to consider when preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy journey. I recently did a webinar covering some of these key areas to prepare your body, and by extension your baby, for a healthy pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The recording of that webinar is in this episode you are about to listen to, as well as an introduction to my new program, New Moon to Mama Moon! So stay tuned!

IN THIS EPISODE:

[1:15] Brief intro to the rest of the episode

[3:20] Beginning of the webinar recording, brief introduction for those who do not know me

[4:50] Beginning to speak about MMIWG2S

[6:10] The history and recognition of MMIWG2S as an issue in Canada

[9:05] Why being proactive about your health is so important for your soon to be born child(ren)

[11:40] What came first, the chicken or the egg?

[14:35] The reality of conventional healthcare at this time

[21:10] Should you be on a prenatal ahead of time?

[25:45] Impact of heavy metals on your growing baby

[28:05] Taking a look at your cosmetic and personal care routine

[30:40] Clean 15 and Dirty 12 list and eating organic

[32:50] Talking about healthy weight and the possible implications for weight in pregnancy and birth 

[38:40] The impact of stress on conception and overall health for you and your baby

[47: 20] The importance of a healthy gut and the influence of a good quality probiotic

[53:25] Looking at supplements overall for your health and preparing your body for pregnancy and birth

[1:01:30] Touching on the basics of a healthy diet

[1:06:20] Are you generally healthy most of the time?

[1:07:50] Discussing exercise, aka moving your body

[1:09:40] How much water should we be drinking?

[1:12:05] Introducing New Moon to Mama Moon

[1:25:25] Final comments for the episode

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