How the work of Dr Pam prepares, educates and supports families through the challenges of the first 12 months. Dr Pamela Douglas talks baby sleep, cry fuss problems, parent mood and attachment with the Calmbirth Conversation podcast.
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I recommend the approach referred to as Intuitive Eating for women in the perinatal period (which is also the best approach to take to food more broadly). The principles of Intuitive Eating are discussed here.
If you're pregnant, your body and developing baby need a wholesome and enjoyable diet with an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables, minimal refined and ultra-processed foods, standard pregnancy vitamin supplementation, and no alcohol.
However, the first trimester in particular (and for some women, longer) is often a time of nausea, referred to as 'morning sickness' despite the way it is occurs at all times of the day and night! Although it's worth…