Between claims of DHA, Vitamin D, active B Vitamins and more, how's a mom supposed to know which prenatal vitamin is the best, or the one for her?

Ayla Brammer, founder and formulator of Full Circle Prenatal, shares her expertise and talks about why Full Circle is formulated the way it is - a vitamin to optimize health in the perinatal period.

Show notes: https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/18-2/ Full Circle Prenatal (affiliate link - I appreciate your support!) Full Circle Prenatal (non affiliate link)

TIME STAMPS

• 3:22 - Ayla's introduction
• 8:56 - Full Circle Prenatal's products
• 11:41 - False claims on prenatal vitamins
• 15:31 - Highly important nutrients for pregnancy: Vitamin D, choline, magnesium
• 21:46 - How the body absorbs nutrients; dosage sizes
• 28:56 - Highlights of Full Circle Prenatal
• 31:16 - Evidence-based prenatal standards
• 34:20 - Is Vitamin A really dangerous?
• 38:01 - Can you overdose on nutrients?
• 40:27 - When is it best to take supplements?
• 44:16 - Does every pregnant mom need a prenatal vitamin?
• 48:39 - Are prenatal supplement standards worldwide?

Are you thinking about the keto diet for postpartum? Have you heard some things to scare you away from it? Laura's got your back! Laura Pinnick is a registered dietitian and certified breastfeeding specialist who has gone through two postpartums on the keto diet and breastfed. She's here to let you know that it is possible to maintain the keto lifestyle AND your milk supply at the same time.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 2:50 - Laura's introduction
• 4:27 - Keto's origin and impact on various health conditions
• 6:04 - What is the keto diet?
• 6:47 - Maintaining energy levels with keto while breastfeeding
• 8:28 - Figuring out how many carbs are good for you
• 12:31 - Checking ketones to make sure you're in ketosis
• 14:32 - Benefits of the keto diet
• 15:44 - Adverse side effects of the keto diet in postpartum
• 20:30 - When should a mom in postpartum start the keto diet
• 30:15 - Carbs impact breastmilk supply
• 34:35 - Does keto affect breastmilk composition?
• 36:42 - What foods to avoid for keto
• 38:30 - Keto bloggers
• 39:26 - Variations of keto
• 41:11 - How long to stay on keto
• 45:17 - "Superfoods" to help breastmilk supply
• 47:54 - How to get started on keto in postpartum

Just a quick update on what's going on and there will be no new episodes over the holiday break. 

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