Your Guide to a Healthy Birth Experience

When it comes to supporting a healthy pregnancy or postpartum recovery, nutrition makes a big difference! One nutrient that's often overlooked but incredibly important is choline. Choline supports brain development, liver function, and overall cellular health. You can read more about choline in one of our recent blog posts! Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or even just looking to fuel your body with nutrient-dense foods, this Choline Powered Frittata for you! Doulas in O

While nutrients like folate, iron, and calcium tend to steal the spotlight during pregnancy, choline beginning to get some more attention as an important pregnancy nutrient. And for good reason! Choline is a nutrient plays an important role in your baby’s brain development, pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Ottawa Doula, Doula in Ottawa, and prenatal nutritionist blog about prenatal nutrition and the importance of choline in the pregnancy diet.

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