DESCRIPTION
In this course we will discuss the nutritional needs of a pregnant person. We will also discuss common complaints in pregnancy that can be addressed with food and supplementation.
Hour 1:
- Nutritional needs of the pregnant person.
- How to sift through what supplements to take- there is a lot of marketing for prenatal supplements.
- How to support the pregnant person with real food: meal plan and food logs.
Hour 2:
Common pregnancy complaints- a look at the allopathic treatment and natural alternatives:
- Morning sickness, Hyperemesis gravidarum, Heartburn,
- Restless legs, Swelling, Insomnia, Mood imbalances, Carpal tunnel syndrome,
- Immune challenges, Preeclampsia, Group B strep & Gestational diabetes.
-also anemia, constipation