37. Pregnancy Nutrition Guide: Prenatal Vitamins, Omega-3, Nausea & Postpartum Recovery | Perinatal Dietitian

Okay so Kristin Brown is a perinatal dietitian and she just told me that most prenatal vitamins have almost no choline in themWhich is wild because choline is one of the most important nutrients for baby's brain development. She breaks down what's actually missing from most prenatals, why omega-3s matter, and what you need to be supplementing separately. We also get into pregnancy nausea and what to do when you can't keep anything down, plus postpartum nutrition when you're recovering and running on zero sleep.And this WHOLE conversation answered so many questions I didn't even know I had about what pregnant and postpartum women actually need nutritionally.Kristin gets into what your body actually needs during this time, why you should check your labs at three months postpartum, and how nutrition plays into hormone recovery.What we cover:Why most prenatal vitamins are missing choline and omega-3sWhat to look for in a quality prenatal vitaminManaging pregnancy nausea and hyperemesis gravidarumKey nutrients for pregnancy: choline, omega-3s, iron, folatePostpartum nutrition and recovery strategiesBreastfeeding nutrition needsWhen to check your postpartum labsWhy omega-3s are crucial for baby's brain developmentHow hormones affect postpartum recoveryPractical nutrition tips for exhausted postpartum momsIf you're pregnant, trying to conceive, or postpartum and you want to understand what your body actually needs listen up!Connect with Kristin:Instagram: @prenatal.dietitianWebsite: kristinbrownnutrition.comKristin's recommendations:Nordic Naturals Omega-3Full Well Prenatal VitaminsNeeded Prenatal VitaminsCome say hi to me:Instagram: @thefemaleathletedocWebsite: threesixtywellness.coSubscribe for real conversations about pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic floor, women's health, and holistic care.