VITAMINS AND IMMUNE SUPPORT

 

Back story: 

I had a very difficult pregnancy. I was a relatively healthy eater. OBGYN’s take pictures of your baby and look for overall health. Immune support and nutrition starts with you. It’s up to us to advocate for our health and keep a balanced lifestyle for our bebes. 

I love love love Mommy’s Bliss. I recommend natural folate to all mommies instead of taking the synthetic one in prenatals. (Leafy greens) mommy’s bliss includes a blend of omega fatty acids and vegetarian DHA derived from chia seeds and algae. Vitamin C&D are included. Great for your growing hooman!

It’s hard to keep up with fluids especially for working pregnant moms. Staying hydrated is key, and probiotics help regulate your body. The 3rd trimester is where moms begin to feel organ pressure, round ligament pain, and extreme exhaustion. The last thing you need is to be constipated or to get hemorrhoids.

KEY: support your organs especially your liver. Your liver is on over-drive as it supports your baby’s growth. Probiotics can be in form of a supplement or even in miso soup paste! Plenty of options available in foods but I personally prefer taking the pill everyday which is said to be pregnancy/nursing safe.

Collagen can support your new life-creating beloved stretch marks! Yes, your skin is an organ. Support your skin with natural oils. Avoid fragrant irritants or do a patch test before. Your skin is most sensitive during pregnancy hence using organic/stretchy fabrics is best.

NEW ALLERGIES: can present themselves during pregnancy as your allergy tank shifts with your hormones. My recommendations are based off my research on supporting my immune health + hormones. Things you may be mildly allergic to pre-conceiving or have protection from during the first trimester can shift in the third. This includes (textile dermatitis, foods, liquids that have coconut, etc). 

Collagen pills are the economical choice however  powder is available for easy consumption. There’s so many options on the market. The only downside of the pills is they’re huge and the serving size is SIX a day. These pills include Vitamin C. The general  recommendation for vitamin C per day is usually 65mg and maximum is up to 2,000mg Check with your physician. Everyone is different! 

I requested a doctors note in my third trimester to wear leggings to work! (My skin is sensitive to nickel, and harsh dyes). Be your own advocate as I always say. Creating a human is hard enough. Pregnancy rashes are common especially in fair skinned women. 

Avoid harsh chemicals. An item I used late in the game: BIO OIL! Holy grail of motherhood. I’ll talk more about that in my next post.

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Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed dietician/nutritionist/dermatologist or doctor I’m in no way affiliated with healthcare just a mom giving tips that helped me.