These are so helpful thank you!!! I’ve already incorporated magnesium and have seen a significant mood and energy improvement :) would you happen to have any pre- pregnancy literature you recommend as well? I’ve heard Emily Oyster’s book is reliable
Hi! Thought I’d give you an update- my (recent, as of May 4th!) husband and I are now expecting (suuuuper early, we aren’t sharing with anyone yet) :) I really appreciate the reading list you sent and I’m going to read up on the sources you sent. Just finished Expecting Better and am tracking through “Your Pregnancy Week By Week”. If you have any more resources I’d love to hear them !!
Hi! Any recommended brands for the pre-conception supplements ? I’d love links/recommendations if you have any :)
For Omega-3 I used (and still use) Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 2X (https://www.nordic.com/products/ultimate-omega-2x/?variant=39472192127160).
Protein - either Centenarius Nutrition (very clean whey, it's one ingredient) (https://centenariusnutrition.com/collections/all/products/protein?variant=37335693033645).
OR Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Chocolate Flavor (https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-us/Products/Shakes-%26-Powders/OPTIMUM-NUTRITION-GOLD-STANDARD-100%25-WHEY-PROTEIN/p/gold-standard-100-whey-protein).
Choline - I get plenty through eating eggs (usually 3-4 for breakfast) and if supplementing - Jarrow Formulas (https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/jarrow-formulas-citicoline-cdp-choline-250mg-60-capsules/jf-7102).
Magnesium - I usually go with generic Vitamin Shoppe or Soloray brand. (https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/chelated-magnesium-bisglycinate-180-tablets/ka-7288).
(https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/magnesium-glycinate-350mg-350-mg-120-capsules/so-0017).
B12 - I use a B-complex for this, I like the Jarrow Formulas (https://www.iherb.com/pr/jarrow-formulas-b-right-100-veggie-caps/110?gclid=CjwKCAjwvdajBhBEEiwAeMh1U4LAuQgwo1lDuTJoJnEILlY999z8VLY3frAnA6SQjzUuta_BRl_vAhoCVpoQAvD_BwE).
Vitamin D - sunshine + Soloray's Vitamin K2 + D3 formula (https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/vitamin-d-3-k-2-60-vegetarian-capsules/so-2197).
If you wanted to start taking them before conception (I did), the prenatals I used, in the beginning, were pretty generic (target brand) then I switched to Soloray (digestion aid) (https://solaray.com/products/once-daily-prenatal-multi-vitamin?_pos=1&_sid=1f6f21b2e&_ss=r).
I highly recommend speaking with your doctor/practitioner before starting any new supplement/diet protocol.
I hope this helps, Happy conceiving <3
These are so helpful thank you!!! I’ve already incorporated magnesium and have seen a significant mood and energy improvement :) would you happen to have any pre- pregnancy literature you recommend as well? I’ve heard Emily Oyster’s book is reliable
Glad to hear it’s helping 🥰
Love both of her books - Cribsheet (after birth) & Expecting Better!
Deep Nutrition - Catherine Shanahan - is great (not just for pre-pregnancy & pregnancy, but generationally as well).
The Pregnant Athlete - Brandi & Steven Dion
Like with anything, take everything you read with a grain of salt & apply what feels right to you for your pregnancy 😇
If you want some instagram accounts to follow -> thelabormama hortonlane mamastefit
(All wonderful sources).
These are just my top picks!
Also highly recommend following IngriPauline on Twitter if you don’t already! She specializes in cycle syncing!
I also want to add in some other great general sources for info. The Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden for hormones & cycle.
Fear Free Childbirth by Alexia Leachman (she has a podcast that she mentions in the book with tons of different birth stories and resources).
Hi! Thought I’d give you an update- my (recent, as of May 4th!) husband and I are now expecting (suuuuper early, we aren’t sharing with anyone yet) :) I really appreciate the reading list you sent and I’m going to read up on the sources you sent. Just finished Expecting Better and am tracking through “Your Pregnancy Week By Week”. If you have any more resources I’d love to hear them !!