Because of the rise in certain pregnancy hormones, some of these suppress the immune system to ensure the body does not treat the fetus as a foreign body so it may grow and develop, but this also leaves the body more susceptible to colds and flus which is why so many pregnant women experience a lot of sickness (and sometimes morning sickness!) in the first trimester. In today’s episode we go over why zinc is important in the first trimester to support immunity and the other benefits it has for both mom and baby, as well as where to get it in your diet.
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