The Nutritive Midwife

Post birth fuel.

Over the counter antacids and acid reducers are said to be safe during pregnancy, BUT I say avoid them because they have the potential to destroy your natural microbiome.

Instead use natural remedies to help promote better gut health and are known to be safe for Mom and Baby.

Try these 3
Thayers Slippery Elm Lozenges can be purchased online and work to relieve / prevent heartburn

Take 20 drops of dandelion tincture 4x daily

Raw apple cider vinegar •Mix 1 teaspoon of vinegar (building up to 1 tablespoon) with approximately 8 ounces of water; sip throughout the day and an hour before meals.

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Sacramento County Black Midwives Scholarship Program

Scholarships to build up the Midwifery community

Sacramento County Black Midwives Scholarship Program Sacramento County is providing financial assistance to Black students studying to be midwives through the Sacramento County Black Midwives Scholarship Program.

Enjoying a fire on this Saturday afternoon as I finish up my next course

New 7 day challenge coming soon.

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The Nutritive Pregnancy Course is getting some content added this week.
Diving deep into exercise for pregnancy.

The Nutritive Midwife updated their business hours.

The Nutritive Midwife updated their business hours.

The Nutritive Midwife updated their address.

The Nutritive Midwife updated their address.

No one is home… the sun is going down… and I have dinner on the stove. Time to just take in the end of the day.

Loving the new pumpkin spice flavor!
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Sometimes you lose your appetite in pregnancy, and you just don't want to eat. This is not good for you or baby though.
Eating often helps with insulin regulation.

Eating enough helps with growth and development of the fetus.

BUT did you know that when someone skips meals and does not get enough nutrition there is a link to many other complications during pregnancy?

Eating is essential, eating well is how we thrive.

Tips for getting in more food and increasing your appetite.

1: start with a morning glass of water with lemon. This helps activate your digestion after fasting all night.
2: Drink your breakfast. Yes! Have a smoothie for breakfast instead of a solid meal. This will help you get the calories and nutrient's you need.
3: Eat small high fat and high protein snacks instead of full meals.

So true though.

I routinely hear how Mommies have a hard time staying on track with their supplements during early pregnancy because it makes them nauseous.

My proven 3 tips for for getting back on track
1: Take your vitamins at night before bed instead of in the AM. Your tummy is too sensitive in the AM before breakfast for vitamins. Try at night when all the digestive enzymes have been flowing for the day.
2: Take a vitamin that comes in split up doses. Instead of a one a day, get the vitamin that is split into 3x a day or maybe even more. This helps with absorption as well. Alot of higher quality vitamins come in multi-dose versions.
3: Take a food-based vitamin not a chemical derived version. I mean, is your supplement made from food? Your body will better assimilate the food-based supplements then the synthetic lab concocted ones. These are gentler on the tummy.

Tell us if you have found ways to keep your supplement regimen going during the first trimester.

“Be ever changing. Reinvent, renew, refresh. Live your entire life as an expression of gratitude for the abundance that surrounds you, everyday.” Rumi

Taking time to reset is important. Im with my massage therapist this week

Perfect place for relaxation, renewal, reinventing.

The membership site is coming!
A 2 week free trail will be tealeased this weekend ☺️

I’m in love with the new birth announcement wall❤️❤️❤️

Aweee. Girl your too little to be hating life!
Welcome little miss Julianna ❤️
Mama worked hard to get you here, Daddy I was a great catcher ❤️
And your Midwife loves you.
Congratulations Maribel and Max

Welcoming babies is the best part of the job.
Congratulations Kylie and Josh

Vote for the best. Left or right . Charcuterie challenge in effect

I’m the boss, and today im wearing my slippers at work. I was up all night with a birth and seeing mamas all day today.

Prenatals in the park.
Yeah, we do that.
Local yoga instructor will be teaching classes at the park during prenatals as well.
So excited for this time of year.

Low Iron can lead to preterm birth, low birth weight and poor recovery after birth. Do you have a favorite food or supplement for IRON in take ?




















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I’m working hard on content this week for ya mamas.
Shout out to for her “this is video school” program.

Join me on IG tomorrow at noon

Midwife Tesa going live tomorrow November 15 @12 noon pacific time. ( if not at a birth 🥰)

Discussing how to avoid high risk pregnancy complications like:
👉 pregnancy induced hypertension
👉pre-eclampsia
👉gestational diabetes
👉preterm-labor
… and more

If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant soon, having a low risk healthy pregnancy 🤰 should be priority #1.

Listen in as we discuss how to avoid these complications which often lead to intervention during labor and birth and sometimes cesarean.

The Nutritive Pregnancy

Come join the challenge!
Increase water intake, reduce the risk of dehydration.
Get exercise tips to help you have a smoother, faster, easier pregnancy and birth.
Get meal ideas to help you reduce the risk of hypertension, pre-eclampsia, Gestational diabetes.

ALL FREE! Start NOW
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The Nutritive Pregnancy Grow your business the smart way With this app you will... 1. Follow a proven step by step program 2. Set your goals and track your progress 3. Get feedback on your work 4. Go at your own pace "This changed my life. I went from stuck to thriving in just 6 weeks" - Bill Smith "Everything I wanted.......

From one Veteran to another… thank you

7 day challenge recording session in progress. 🙌Take back control of you pregnancy buy joining our 7 day challenge. 💦Avoiding dehydration. 🧘 safe effective exercise for pregnancy 🤰 starts November 15th. Link in bio.

Grounding while I work on the new 10 week course. Straight from a study.

“Environmental medicine generally addresses environmental factors with a negative impact on human health. However, emerging scientific research has revealed a surprisingly positive and overlooked environmental factor on health: direct physical contact with the vast supply of electrons on the surface of the Earth. Modern lifestyle separates humans from such contact. The research suggests that this disconnect may be a major contributor to physiological dysfunction and unwellness. Reconnection with the Earth's electrons has been found to promote intriguing physiological changes and subjective reports of well-being. Earthing (or grounding) refers to the discovery of benefits—including better sleep and reduced pain—from walking barefoot outside or sitting, working, or sleeping indoors connected to conductive systems that transfer the Earth's electrons from the ground into the body” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3265077/

What if you had a Midwife in your pocket for 10 weeks during your pregnancy?

A personal holistic guide on how to optimize your nutrition, exercise and lifestyle to help you feel confident and empowered during pregnancy.

Tired of the 3 min prenatal visit where the doctor doesn’t even make eye contact

Frustrated with the lack of advise on how to help
You have a better pregnancy

Concerned that the information on the internet from some scratching lady calling herself a “expert “ with no real training or back ground?

After receiving uncountable DMs asking me what I recommend during pregnancy from what foods are safe to what exercises will get baby into the pelvis, I’m launching a comprehensive course.

A 10 wk MIDWIFE led and developed course focused on some of the best pregnancy bio-hacking advise you will ever find.

I have spent years inside of midwifery and years before researching strategies to promote health and I have put my years of experience into this 10 wk coaching course.

Follow me this week as I reveal my top 5 tricks and tools to help you achieve your best pregnancy for FREE, and get a sneak peak to the 10 wk course launching this month(November 2021).

What if you had a Midwife in your pocket for 10 weeks during your pregnancy?

A personal holistic guide on how to optimize your nutrition, exercise and lifestyle to help you feel confident and empowered during pregnancy.

Tired of the 3 min prenatal visit where the doctor doesn’t even make eye contact

Frustrated with the lack of advise on how to help
You have a better pregnancy

Concerned that the information on the internet from some scratching lady calling herself a “expert “ with no real training or back ground?

After receiving uncountable DMs asking me what I recommend during pregnancy from what foods are safe to what exercises will get baby into the pelvis, I’m launching a comprehensive course.

A 10 wk MIDWIFE led and developed course focused on some of the best pregnancy bio-hacking advise you will ever find.

I have spent years inside of midwifery and years before researching strategies to promote health and I have put my years of experience into this 10 wk coaching course.

Follow me this week as I reveal my top 5 tricks and tools to help you achieve your best pregnancy for FREE, and get a sneak peak to the 10 wk course launching this month(November 2021).
Follow on Facebook or IG.

Saturday

It’s time for another photo shoot!

In search of a skilled videographer to help do another birth center tour video.

Plus:
-will do work for exchange in services (like prenatal care)
-Is local
-Would be interested in referrals from us for maternity and newborn photo shoots.
-Or if you are someone who just wants to support our goal to serve the community, we would love a great deal on services.

Tag a friend if you know someone!
Interested please DM me. Or call 661-733-6945 and set up a time to chat

Salad in a Jar..???

Best kept secret IMO. You can make ahead 6/7 salads, pack them in 32 oz mason jars, and they stay fresh all week!

This is a meal prep hack that I use all the time. Its great because you can spend maybe 20-30 minutes making salads for the whole week. Grab these to take to the park, work, or your Midwife appointments...hehe

I'm in love with this recipe below:

Greek Salad:
Cucumber
Cherry tomato
Red onion
Black olives
Artichokes
Balsamic dressing
2 cups fresh greens
Feta
Avocado

Tips:
I make a huge batch of the cup up vegis, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, olives, artichokes. Then cover it in balsamic dressing. Then put about 1 cup of this mix in the bottom of the jar. Stuff 2 cups of greens on top. Add the cheese and avocado last on top. YES, the avocado will stay fresh for a days as well, I have experimented with this. Use the canning tops and close the jar. For extra freshness you can vacuum seal if you have a vacuum sealer.

When you're ready to eat, just pour into a bowl...done. The vegis will have marinated in the dressing and will be amazing!

Have you tried Salad in a jar? Have a favorite recipe to share? Leave a link below.

You know you need to eat better, BUT, who has time to cook all day everyday?

Midwife Tesa Tips:

Meal Prep like a Mother
Make a quiche or frittata once a week and freeze individual servings to pull out when needed.
Make double or even triple servings of dinners and freeze the rest for quick dinners later in the month.
Get passionate about freezer meals, there are some amazing pinterest post with recipes

Not only do you save time by meal prepping, you almost always save money by buying ingredients in bulk as well.