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Nutrition

Nutrition Information Expanded

Nutrition Class: Bradley Method® natural childbirth classes offered in Arizona: Chandler, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, PaysonLast Friday we had the class that is dedicated to Nutrition in Pregnancy.  We decided to switch it up a little bit.  Instead of showing the video of Dr. Brewer addressing one of Marjie and Jay Hathaway’s classes in California (yes, they still teach and if you are in the Sherman Oaks area, they can be your teachers!), we invited one of our students who has an avocation for nutrition to share her knowledge with the class.

R. is fully committed to providing the best nutrition for her family, and she is also married to a CPA.

Egg Nutrients from A to Zinc

Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse.  They get some bad press now and then (and I know our acupuncturist doesn’t care for them), however, as a tool for good nutrition in pregnancy, they can do a lot of good over the 40ish weeks a mom is building a new human being.   

The Brewer Diet teaches that a mother should eat two eggs a day as part of a high protein, whole food diet. *gasp* TWO EGGS A DAY!      

Yes – because pregnancy is a unique time in a woman’s life when the whole food she eats is being put to use immediately and for the unique purpose of growing a new person.

Nursing Mama Meals

The inspiration from this post came from one of *my* mamas who is looking for some ideas for high-protein, high-fiber meals.  Her baby is going through a growth spurt and she is ravenous as she tries to keep up with their milk production.  Thanks to social media, it became apparent that several of her classmates are also experiencing the same challenge...and in that spirit, I dedicate this post to our Spring 2012 Bradley Method® class.

For my inspiration today, I complied two lists, one for high protein foods, and one for high fiber foods.

Motherhood Evolved

"This post was written as part of The Breastfeeding Cafe's Blog Carnival. For more info on the Breastfeeding Cafe, go to www.breastfeedingcafe.wordpress.com. For more info on the Carnival or if you want to participate, contact Timbra Wiist landslidephotography {at} hotmail {dot} com. Today's post is about how becoming a mother evolves our motherhood. Please read the other blogs in today's carnival listed in the comments section atwww.breastfeedingcafe.wordpress.com

Labor Readiness

Bradley Method® natural childbirth classes offered in Arizona: Chandler, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale Coach's Corner
Labor readiness

With The Bradley Method®, the labor Coach has lots of responsibilities.  During pregnancy, Coach must ensure that Mom's diet is great and that she's doing regular exercise.  Coach is encouraged to work with Mom on various relaxation techniques and practice.  These are added to the weekly Bradley™ classes (12-week course) to absorb a wealth of information on pregnancy, birth and beyond.

But it doesn't stop there.

There are Coaches that tell me, 'I'm not sure what to do.

Breast Care 101

We have lots of new mommies in the queue, so I thought I would share some of the great products available for milkin' mammas.  I picked four categories, and with the help of Talisha Heiden, I have product descriptions and some informational videos for you.

Galactagogues
As I mentioned in mynewbie's post, it is important that mom's get help within the first three weeks of their current breastfeeding relationship if they have any doubts or are concerned about their milk supply.
In this video, Talisha shares her knowledge of the products she carries to help new mother's increase their milk supply.

The Importance of Water

We are officially on our babymoon.  Thank you to my fellow Bradley®teacher, Lisa Pearson, AAHCC for contributing today's post that addresses the function of water in pregnancy.

We all know it is important to stay hydrated, especially when we live in the desert.  Why is it so important?  Does it matter what we drink to hydrate our bodies?  What is the best way to hydrate our bodies?  How much do we need to drink in order to properly hydrate our bodies?
 
Ok, let’s start at, “

Salt Gets the Green LIght

Well, we are back to posting after our class session.  We are so excited to be teaching again after our summer break up in Payson, AZ.
 
Last night was our second class of the series, “Nutrition in Pregnancy”.  We show the video of a visit Dr. Brewer made to one of Marjie & Jay Hathaway’s classes in CA.  Although it’s dated as far as analogies and hairstyles, and some of the information has changed for our generation*, the majority of the information still rings true.
 
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