Pregnancy diet and nutrients in the first trimster

First Trimester Nutrition & Foods You Should Eat

It’s hard to make a list of the most important first trimester nutrients because eating a healthy wholesome diet matters so much throughout pregnancy. Still, some nutrients are more specific to what’s going on in the first trimester: your baby develops its complete nervous system and some vital organs. Your uterus grows, and your placenta fully forms.

This post breaks down the roles of some “famous” and some less known nutrients, along with a list of the most nutrient-dense foods you may want to add to your diet in the first trimester.

Pitocin dangers your doctor may not mention

The Risks of Pitocin Your Doctor Is Unlikely to Mention

Pitocin is a synthetic form of oxytocin, your natural “love and bonding” hormone. Doctors recommend Pitocin in 40% of pregnancies for artificially “starting” labor. The manufacturer of Pitocin advises against using it for the elective induction of labor due to a lack of safety data. What can explain these opposing recommendations? And how does Pitocin interfere with natural birth? Read on to find out what your doctor might be hesitant to talk about.

Maca Root Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety and Benefits

Maca Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety + Side Effects

Maca is a famous adaptogen and tonic native to the Peruvian highlands. If you’re trying to conceive, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, you’ve probably become a victim of the maca craze! 

How much do we know about the safety of maca? 

Get ready for the most detailed maca safety report on the internet. I’ll break down—and tear apart!—all the research data that exist about the safety and side effects of maca in pregnancy and breastfeeding.