The pregnancy journey brings up so many new questions, like:

• When is the best time to start thinking about nutrition in the pregnancy journey?
• How do I know my prenatal vitamin is working?
• Who do I need supporting me in the pre-conception phase?

On The Trimester Bubble, we’re happy to share some of the incredible experts and resources we have access to in Boulder, Colorado, so you can benefit from them wherever you are!

This week, Dr. Elyssa and Dr. Katherine sat down with Dr. Margo Gasta to discuss her work as a functional medicine dietitian and certified classical homeopath working with women on the path of pregnancy. We chatted about some of those common questions to help bring you some guidance along your journey!

When to Start Thinking About Nutrition

If you’re planning to get pregnant, it’s great to start thinking about nutrition now! Dr. Margo recommends getting labs done as a baseline and reviewing the results with your functional medicine practitioner.

Creating Good Habits Pre-Pregnancy

Trimester 1 can bring a whole slew of physical and emotional shifts that make creating new habits even more difficult. So if you’re planning to get pregnant, consider taking a look at these areas to set yourself up well:

• Healthy eating
• Optimized digestion
• Meal planning
• Remove environmental chemicals
• Manage stress levels

Dr. Margo Gasta is a functional medicine dietitian and a certified classical homeopath. She has been practicing for 34 years, working with gastro-intestinal issues, chronic pelvic pain, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• Dr Margo Gasta’s work as a functional medicine dietitian and certified classical homeopath
• When to start thinking about preconception nutrition
• Common underlying conditions in women preconception
• The importance of B vitamins and iron
• Getting nutrition through food vs supplements
• Digestion, constipation, and IBS pre-pregnancy
• Being aware of environmental chemicals
• Getting enough calories for breastfeeding
• Postpartum care: nutrition, depression, sleep
• Getting help after a hard birth
• Addressing chronic pelvic pain
• Advocating for yourself after giving birth - build a team

Resources in this Episode:

• Pain-Free Pregnancy registration
• Body & Balance website
• Learn more about Dynamic Body Balancing
• DBB Website
• Dr. Margo’s website
• Book: Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things

Learn:

• Episode 3: Pregnancy 101
• Episode 5: It Takes a Village - Doulas
• Microplastics in the Food We Eat
• The Benefits of Bone Broth
• Real Advice for Prenatal and Pregnancy Nutritional Care

Connect:

• Boulder Locals: Join our free, in-person Pain-Free Pregnancy community each quarter. Register here!
• Body & Balance: New patients start here
• About Dr Elyssa and Dr Katherine
• Connect with Body & Balance on Instagram
• Connect with Body & Balance on Facebook
• Connect with Dr. Margo on Instagram
• Connect with Dr. Margo on Facebook
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Disclaimer

This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. All readers/viewers/listeners of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Elyssa Wright nor Body and Balance Chiropractic. LLC nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading, listening or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.