Encore: Real Food for Pregnancy (and Postpartum!) With Lily Nichols

Encore: Real Food for Pregnancy (and Postpartum!) With Lily Nichols

Author: Katelyn Fusco July 3, 2023 Duration: 48:50
Pregnancy and postpartum.  Many of us strive to maintain a healthy diet during these pivotal times, but what does a healthy diet look like?  Should we stick to the guidelines?   Enter Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE.  Lily is an expert on all things nutrition pertaining to the pregnant mother.  She is the author of two books: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, and Real Food for Pregnancy.   Lily sheds light on what it looks like to eat nutrient dense foods, how our food choices affect ourselves and our babies, and how real food can set us up for real success in the postpartum period.   Check out these links from the show!   https://lilynicholsrdn.com/real-food-postpartum-recovery-meals/ https://lilynicholsrdn.com/prenatal-guidelines-updated/ https://lilynicholsrdn.com/choline-pregnancy-folates-cousin/ https://lilynicholsrdn.com/postpartum-iron-deficiency-anemia-rethinking-low-iron-requirements/   Join The Homebirth Collective Join Happy Homebirth Academy Code PODCAST for 10% off 

Hosted by Katelyn Fusco, Happy Homebirth creates a genuine space for conversations that go far beyond the simple how-to of having a baby at home. This podcast centers on the real, unfiltered narratives of people who have experienced natural childbirth, primarily in their own homes. You’ll hear directly from mothers as they recount the intensity, joy, and transformative power of their journeys, alongside the perspectives of midwives and other care providers who support them. While the tone is often uplifting and engaging, these discussions don’t shy away from the raw and challenging moments, offering a fully rounded picture of what homebirth can entail. It’s about building a supportive community through shared stories, where education and encouragement are woven into every episode. Tuning in means connecting with a resource that honors the entire spectrum of motherhood, from pregnancy and birth to parenting and personal health, all while exploring the intersections of family life and personal well-being. For anyone curious, planning, or simply seeking honest dialogue about this profound life experience, this podcast serves as a valuable and comforting companion.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Duration: 1:02:40
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Ep 272: When Ultimate Surrender Leads to Ultimate Redemption [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:38
How would you feel if everyone around you, including the medical staff you’ve met with, says you shouldn’t have another baby– but you and your spouse suddenly feel very strongly that you’re being called to…. Have another…
Ep 271: Giving Birth in a Midwife Desert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:40
Let’s say you want a midwife. You’re desperate to give birth at home, and you’re ready to throw your money at the woman willing to attend your birth. What happens when you can’t find anyone to come? This week we’re speak…
Ep 267: Letting God Be Big in Your Birth with Rachel Petersen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:07
We want a healthy baby and a healthy mama, right? But is it okay to ask for more than that? What if we have specific ideas and hopes and dreams for our birth? Is it okay to pray about that? Is it okay to ask the Lord for…