[May Newsletter] Are you doing all you can to support your prenatal health?

Pregnancy can be an exciting, confusing time marked by dramatic physical and emotional transformations. This month, were taking a close look at the prenatal period to help you understand the changes youre going through and to share the importance of focusing on your nutritional intake at this time. Read on

Omega-3s have been studied for their ability to support central nervous system function and response. But if DHA and omega-3 fatty acids are so critical for a healthy brain, do they play a role in pregnancy by encouraging proper brain development in the unborn baby?

Much like when you are trying to conceive, proper nutrition and health are vital parts of a healthy pregnancy. Paying attention to what you eat, vitamin supplementation, and exercise are all facets of proper health and nutrition that should be addressed while pregnant. In this blog post, we outline daily recommended foods and nutrients.

Calcium is a mineral worth focusing on during pregnancy as it can play a key role in your health, your babys health, and your ability to carry to full term. You know calcium builds teeth and bones, but it also keeps your blood and muscles optimized, helps your nerves send messages from your brain to the rest of your body, and even plays a role in hypertension disorders such as preeclampsia that often develop during pregnancy.

Adequate dietary intake of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D is important for women of all ages and life stages to maintain strong bones and healthy teeth. PeaPod Cal-Mag is a dietary supplement designed for TTC, pregnant, and breastfeeding women with 500mg calcium and 200mg magnesium in each daily serving in two different forms of each for enhanced absorption.

Many women report minor memory lapses during pregnancy. Known as baby brain or momnesia, these temporary issues can be attributed to stress, fatigue, and hormonal changes, all of which tend to come along with pregnancy.

If youre experiencing baby brain, try setting alerts on your phone, listing the many tasks you have on your plate, and getting to bed on time to get enough sleep at night.