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Suggested Supplements by Trimester

Ideally, you should get nutrition from food. But, some nutrients are challenging to get through food alone. Below are some supplements that may be helpful. You do not need to buy all of them at once. Instead, I have grouped them by trimester so you can buy what you need when you need it.

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IMPORTANT: This link is educational only. Please discuss these with me before taking them to ensure you take what you need.

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First Trimester (0-13 weeks)

  • Prenatal Vitamin If you cannot eat the “whole rainbow of colors” every day, you may want to add in a  good prenatal. Thorne (my favorite), Mama Bird, Seeking Health, SmartyPants (if you are unable to swallow pills)

  • Methylfolate - 400-800 mcg daily if it’s not in your prenatal Thorne,  Seeking Health

  • Magnesium - 600 mg daily: Magnesium helps your muscles coordinate movement, keeps your digestion regular, and helps you sleep well. Trace Minerals unless there is constipation, then you want Natural Calm.

  • Vitamin D3 6,000 IU daily: D3 boosts your immunity and is protective against viruses. It also supports your mood and may help prevent postpartum depression. Sunny Skies, Mary Ruth's

  • Vitamin B12 (if vegan) 2.4 mcgs: Thorne, Seeking Health

  • Vitamin B12 SUBLINGUAL -  VitBoost

  • Vitamin C to help with immune support DACHA

  • Omegas (Fish/DHA) 1-2 capsules daily: Omega 3 helps your circulation and supports your baby’s neurological growth. Mama Bird

  • First Trimester Pregnancy Tea (follow label) I make this tea with organic herbs that will help with nausea and nourish your endocrine system.

  • Iron (if needed): Iron Repair, Perfect Supplements, Chlorophyll, Hemaplex

  • Probiotics: Probiotics are great for gut health and help you prevent a GBS infection. Jarrow Fem-Dophilus

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Second Trimester (14-27 weeks)

  • Continue with your prenatal vitamin, magnesium, D3, probiotics, fish oils, B vitamins, Vitamin C, and iron if needed.

  • 2nd /3rd Trimester Tea. I make this tea with organic herbs that help blood build and support your liver.​

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​Third Trimester (28-40 weeks)

  • Continue with your tea infusion, prenatal vitamin, magnesium, D3, probiotics, fish oils, B vitamins, Vitamin C, and iron if needed.

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36 Weeks

  • STOP FISH OILS

  • Continue with your tea infusion, prenatal vitamin, magnesium, D3, probiotics, B vitamins, Vitamin C, and iron if needed.

  • Begin eating 6 Dates per day. Research on Dates indicates that they have a property that helps your body get into labor and is preventative for bleeding at birth. Medjool Dates

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Optional after 36 Weeks

  • Homeopathic Trio: Caulophyllum, Cimicifuga, Arnica. I recommend these to help get your body ready for labor. If your labor needs a boost, we also use these in labor.

  • Red Raspberry Capsules 3 pills 3 times per day: Swanson

  • Borage Oil 1 oral & 1 vaginally: Amazon *If you have a history of cesarean, do not take these.

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