by Alyssa Broadwater | Feb 14, 2022 | Nutrition
It’s not uncommon to hear about eating dates while you’re pregnant, especially as you get later into pregnancy. There’s a theory that dates can help induce labor and make labor easier. We’ll dig into the research and see what the evidence says about that. What are...
by Alyssa Broadwater | Jan 12, 2022 | Nutrition
Not all prenatal multivitamin supplements are meeting your critical nutrient requirements in pregnancy. The important things you need to know about prenatal vitamins 1. Why choosing a good prenatal is so important The typical advice around prenatal supplements totally...
by Alyssa Broadwater | Nov 29, 2021 | Nutrition
Most people never think they’ll be the one dealing with infertility but if it happens to you it can be completely overwhelming. Conception doesn’t “just happen” for 1 in 7 couples and 1 in 8 women seek help for infertility. If you’re concerned about conceiving,...
by Alyssa Broadwater | Oct 18, 2021 | Nutrition
Morning sickness is synonymous with pregnancy (90% of women will experience it to some degree) but anyone that has experienced pregnancy or been around someone who is pregnant knows that this symptom isn’t named well. Nausea during pregnancy can happen anytime and...
by Alyssa Broadwater | Aug 3, 2021 | Nutrition
Collagen has become a popular supplement over the past several years and claims to offer a ton of health benefits which can be reason for skepticism since most new supplements that make big claims or promises are typically overstated. However collagen may be...
by Alyssa Broadwater | Jul 13, 2021 | Nutrition
First, let me say, you CAN improve your fertility naturally through nutrition and other lifestyle choices. Even if you’re not having fertility troubles and simply want to prepare your body for pregnancy, this is a great place to start. It’s ideal to start preparing...