In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin speak with Stephanie Greunke of the Whole Mamas Podcast about health and nutrition pre, mid and post pregnancy.
- Why she created the Whole Mamas Club? (2:40)
- The misinformation surrounding pregnancy in our current culture. (5:21)
- How we are NOT eating in a way that is optimal for our health and fertility. (7:52)
- What are the common nutrition issues, she sees, with women NOT able to get pregnant? (10:14)
- What foods support healthy pre-conception pregnancy and post-partum? (12:00)
- The first trimester: What to look out for and expect. (16:54)
- The importance of sunlight pre and post pregnancy. (19:22)
- Why you SHOULD exercise while pregnant. (21:19)
- The fears surrounding birth. (27:47)
- The microbiome, probiotics, and birth. (35:19)
- The changes of nutrition pre, during and post pregnancy + the mysteries surrounding cravings. (38:35)
- Why she is an advocate of ‘maternal mental health’. (44:45)
- The ‘Four R Approach’ to mental health post-partum. (48:23)
- What can you do to set yourself up for success pre-baby? (54:40)
- Exercise recommendations post-partum. (58:34)
- The benefits and struggles surrounding breastfeeding + alternatives to breastmilk. (1:01:42)
- What are the best things a father can do to support this process? (1:12:44)
- Gestational diabetes and when/what to test for. (1:14:45)
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