Ep. 71 - Navigating the Second Trimester

My very own naturopathic dr, Dr. Jenna Priestap, who I’ve been working with throughout my pregnancy to optimize my nutrient levels, hormone health, mental health, and overall recovery… is back!

Together, we dive into all things second trimester, what’s been working for me, what Dr. Jenna sees most often in her practice, and what to expect as your body continues to change.

We chat about the second trimester lab work and supplements I’ve been focusing on, how insulin resistance can show up even before gestational diabetes, and why blood sugar balance matters for both pregnancy and postpartum. I also share what my diet has looked like, the symptoms I experienced during this trimester, and the bodywork practices that have made such a difference for my aches and pains.

Whether you’re pregnant, trying to conceive, or just curious about what this stage looks like, I can’t wait for you to listen!

Supplements mentioned: CanPrev Myo-inositol, Pure Encapsulations NAC 900mg, New Roots Heme Iron, CanPrev Magnesium bisglycinate, NFH Prenatal SAP, Designs for Health OmegAvail Hi-Po, Metagenics UltraFlora Women’s Probiotics (key strains lactobacillus rhamnosus and reuteri), Natural Factors DGL chewables, Lymphdiaral drainage cream.

Pregnancy pillow recommendations: Snoogle and Babybub

Pregnancy calorie calculator: https://www.freedieting.com/pregnancy-calorie-calculator

Other podcast episodes Dr. Jenna has been on: Ep. 69 - Navigating the First Trimester and Ep. 30 - Breaking Up with Postpartum Anxiety.

Connect with Dr. Jenna here: @drjennapriestap or linktr.ee/drjennapriestap

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