Prenatals, Vitamins, Powders and More

Taking care of my body with each pregnancy has been completely different than the first or even the fourth. My first pregnancy I think was so text book when it came to nurturing my body, instead of really just connecting with what my body, and baby, was craving. Every twinge, or flutter, or cramp I would get nervous. But by the second time around, and even fourth time around it has felt a lot more intuitive and feels less terrifying that i’ll get something wrong. Pregnancy truly has been such a magical time in my life, and I've always just been "one of those mothers" that loves every second of being pregnant. From the workouts, to the sleep, to the nourishing, to the baby- body- mind connection part. I would. do it again, and again, and again if I am ever so blessed to do so. I will say that my nutrition plays such a vital role in all of my pregnancies, and its what gave me the glow, and feel good energy that I was able to maintain throughout "most" of my pregnancy.

I wanted to share some of the vitamins, nutrients + resources that have served me well the last nine months for those of you also expecting… (or, are preparing to)!

note: always check with your doctor, certain things like magnesium are ideal for some of us, and less ideal for others — depending on what your body needs and your personal health journey.

My ultimate favorite pre-natal that I've been using for six + years now is New Chapter Perfect Pre-natals. The pre-natals are clean, organic, and ease nausea, and its fermented with whole foods, and probiotics.

Something that has been a viable part. of my pregnancy journey is my Omegas. I believe these are just as important, if not more important than your pre-nata. I have also been taking Nordic Naturals Omega Pre-natal for 6+ years. Research shows that healthy DHA levels in mothers during pregnancy & lactation support optimal brain & visual development in babies. The added Vitamin D3 supports bone, mood & immune system health during pregnancy. Nordic Naturals fish oil is crafted from fresh, wild-caught, omega-rich fish. They even make it in a strawberry flavored pre-natal Omega, since for some reason when I was pregnant with my fourth I had a major fish oil aversion. This helped a lot. My kids even love these, and I cannot stress the importance of DHA and Omegas enough for. your growing child. My kids take Nordic Naturals kids Omega everyday! They even have them in the gummies.

In addition to my Pre-natal, I just recently started. using. this brand of folic acid supplement.

but theres also a 365 folic acid which is a great product, and its affordable.

I drink this smoothie everyday, and I add 2 tablespoons Vega One Chocolate Protein to it. Its Organic, all-in-one. So good for us busy mamas that don't have time to get in all our greens, fruits, and veggies. I always alternate between the berry, vanilla, and chocolate, and I use it in my kids morning Non-Negotiable Morning Routine Smoothie too.

All of these brands I have listed are great because you can set up monthly auto-ship with Amazon. One less thing for us mamas to worry about right!? (hello pregnant brain)

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What are your favorite pre-natal supplements? Leave a comment below.

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