Reducing Anxiety Around Pregnancy Weight Gain and Nutrition

Genevieve Howland (a.k.a. Mama Natural) talks with Adriana about ways you can navigate the emotions that come with gaining weight during pregnancy, identify possible triggers, and explore seeing it as an opportunity to connect with and appreciate your body in a new way. They also discuss how nutrition plays a role in lessening birth interventions, the folic acid vs. folate debate, ferments, bitters, cravings, mindful eating habits, and more. If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on How to Tap Into the Nourishing Power of Herbs During Pregnancy, and our episode on Loving Your Body After Giving Birth. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on this episode’s show notes page at Birthful.com. While you’re there, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also get ready for the challenges of the postpartum period by signing up for Adriana’s Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns & Proactiv: https://www.acorns.com/ ||| https://www.proactiv.com/ * Check out Mabbly : https://lactationnetwork.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands