Natural Childbirth with Sarah

06/30/2022

The organization also recognizes that more social and workplace support is needed to make longer breastfeeding happen.

04/14/2022

Choline — a vital nutrient for liver health, placental health, prevention of neural tube defects, and infant brain & eye development — is widely spread in the food supply, but most concentrated in animal foods.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Eggs, represent one of the most concentrated sources. Egg-eaters have, on average, TWICE the choline intake of non egg-eaters. In an analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (NHANES) from 2009–2014, only 2.4% of people who don’t eat eggs met the recommended intake for choline.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Vegetarians, especially those who do not eat eggs (such as vegans), rank the lowest in choline intake, by far. A 2017 study showed that, after eggs, "meat, poultry and seafood" are the next major contributors to choline intake.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
It's not that plant-sourced choline doesn't count. It's simply that plant foods have such a low concentration of choline, that it's physically impossible to eat a large enough quantity of them to meet recommended intakes, let alone optimal intakes (which may be TWICE our current recs, as covered in ).​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
For years, I have invited vegan nutritionists to show me a meal plan with adequate choline without supplementation. No one has taken me up on the challenge. Even a dietitian-formulated vegan prenatal meal plan fell 20% short of the current rec'd intake.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
If you don't eat animal foods (esp eggs), a choline supplement is a wise choice. Yes, there are vegan options, such as sunflower lecithin. See my choline article for more https://lilynicholsrdn.com/choline-pregnancy-folates-cousin/ and my most recent for more on choline and childhood brain health.

09/09/2021

07/11/2021

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Thank You, Adidas!!!! Moving in the right direction!!!!! Next we need bras and tops that are conducive to working out and breastfeeding!

07/06/2021

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Athletes had said they didn't want to choose between breastfeeding or competing in Tokyo.

06/21/2021

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A baby born weighing less than a pound has beaten the odds and celebrated his first birthday, becoming the most premature baby to survive, according to Guinness World Records.

02/23/2021

had their first ever natural birth in Taiwan
Your Birth Helper going worldwide... what a fun concept!

Congrats again to Charlotte Couple Forrest & Alice and thank you for entrusting Your Birth Helper for your childbirth education and labor assistance for ALL THREE of your out of hospital natural births :) so blessed! One hands on in Ft. Mill, SC, one hands on in Charlotte, NC, one hands on in Cary, NC and the last one with virtual review & help abroad!

12/02/2020

Some things we learn in childbirth class can be used throughout your entire adult life ahh massage! Time!!!! Also, perfect for anyone with low back pain to use in car to press your own body weight into SI joints on either side of sacrum! A great homemade gift with holidays coming!! Maybe, purchase a cut pair of holiday nylons to use 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

https://MamaNatural.com 🔅 This ugly little tool works wonders to alleviate pain during pregnancy and labor. Our Bradley teacher turned us on to it. She had a...

11/24/2020

Super excited to announce Amanda Tolbert, AAHCC, now serving Charlotte expectant couples in The Bradley Method(r ) natural childbirth preparation!

Amanda is one of our own and we had the pleasure to be her doula team for both of her natural births. Couples are sure to be empowered and learn so much!
Remember, the twelve week course is the best well rounded training available & so worth your time! A small investment that could save you thousands in out of pocket medical expenses.

Amanda is located in the Mint Hill / Matthews / Monroe side of town and very close to 485 Idlewild Rd exit!

Again congratulations Amanda & Aaron for paying it forward and empowering those who come behind you along their journey to a very happy “BIRTH” day!

11/10/2020

I wanna be her friend, wait that’s me!!! Lol go check out the peanut app for friends near and far! I’ve loved chatting with moms with common interests! https://peanut.app.link/lS1UgHF7kab