I’m a big fan of magnesium during pregnancy. Here’s why you need it… It’s supportive for your muscles tissues. When you have enough magnesium you are less likely to get muscle cramps (if that’s an issue for you – check out my post on solutions for cramps) Our bodies use […]
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As far as nutrition goes, most of the families I work with have a pretty clean wholesome diet to begin with, but I wanted them to make sure they are getting 75-100 grams of protein each day. Why is Protein so Important in Pregnancy? The amino acids found in protein […]
As sometimes requested, here is the recipe for Groaning Cake from Ami McKay, author of The Birth House. Her moving novel is set in Nova Scotia, in eastern Canada, and portrays the turf war and philosophical divide between traditional homebirth midwives and physicians in the early 20th century, a story […]
Quinoa is very high in protein, and it’s a complete protein. Using it in a salad is a great way to increase your protein intake during pregnancy. Not sure how much protein you need? Learn more here. For those of you new to quinoa, it is a whole grain which […]