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[message]

What is a good regimen besides a healthy, balanced diet for a pregnant woman or someone who is trying to get pregnant?  

 

Friend of mine is trying to conceive.  Currently takes Garden of Life Vitamin Code RAW Prenatal vitamins - 1-2 tabs daily.  (http://www.amazon.co...ailpage_o01_s00)

 

She is in her early 30s and healthy.  Works out regularly as well. 

 

 

 

[message]

bump.  anyone?

[mwestbro]

Since no one else seems inclined to answer: she should have some source of clean omega-3s, and choline.  Algae-sourced DHA is free from mercury and is marketed for prenatal use.

 

Mike

[platypus]

I would see to that vitamin d levels are adequate - in this case I'd recommend sunbathing instead of supplements that some people absorb very poorly. 

[Berry]

She should be sure to check her thyroid levels. If inadequate, she would have to supplement with synthetic or animal-derived T4.

[message]

Thanks everyone.

 

Why choline? and how much choline?

 

I currently have her on NutriGold Triple Strength Omega-3 Gold so that should cover mercury free DHA.  Blood tests soon to make sure levels are ok.

 

Anything else?

[Berry]

Fertilaid supplement... Contains chasteberry and works for some people.

[mwestbro]

Nutrition in pregnancy: the argument for including a source of choline

 

 

 

   

[GoingPrimal]

Check out a book called Deep Nutrition. Very informative