Bump and Beyond - Midland

11/16/2021

Let’s try this again :)!!

I LOVE all the questions regarding the best food for fertility. ⁠
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There is so much evidence, and it is growing daily, that nutrition plays a huge role in fertility and a healthy pregnancy.⁠
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The main takeaways are: ⁠
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- Eat nutrient-dense foods with plenty of vitamins and minerals⁠
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- Increase antioxidant intake⁠
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- The foods you eat 6 months prior to conception are important determinants of your health during pregnancy, and your baby’s health!⁠
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Preconception is so important and is when you should build up your nutrient reserves, support your egg health, and set the stage for a healthy pregnancy and baby.⁠
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Truth be told, my first pregnancy was when I was 22, it was unexpected, and it was, by far, my most difficult pregnancy for both me and my baby. I will share that story sometime soon, but know that not only is the science there to confirm the importance of the preconception time, personal stories further back it up!⁠
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If you want more info on the perfect nutrition plan for YOU, don't forget we practice nutrigenomics (this finds the best diet for you genetically).⁠
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Did you work on your preconception health or did you dive straight into pregnancy? Share below!⁠
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10/25/2021

Thinking about a fertility detox?⁠
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You need to be more than 6 months prior to conception⁠
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Why?⁠
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Because follicles take 6 months to develop before they are ready to release their egg, PLUS we really don’t want to be releasing toxins right before pregnancy for obvious reasons!⁠
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How do you know you might need to detox?⁠
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-The smell of gas, perfumes, toxins, etc bother you⁠
-You are sensitive to chemicals⁠
-You have chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or autoimmune disease⁠
-You have known toxic exposure⁠
-You have genetic polymorphisms like MTHFR⁠
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I recommend working with a practitioner as we have comprehensive tests to measure toxic body burden.⁠
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Supplements I often use to help support detox are:⁠
- Milk thistle⁠
- NAC⁠
- NAD+⁠
- Glutathione⁠
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Again, if you are currently trying to conceive, do not do a detox.⁠
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NAC is safe, which has evidence to support decreased rates of miscarriage in the first trimester.⁠
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Want to see if you are a good candidate for a preconception detox?⁠
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Go click the link in bio to schedule a free initial consult.⁠
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09/13/2021

Wanting to optimize fertility?⁠
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Start by eating nutrient-rich foods. ⁠
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This will: ⁠
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1. Provide you with key nutrients for fertility (B vitamins, folate, choline, zinc, iron, omega 3s, and antioxidants). ⁠
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2. Keep detox pathways open and running smoothly. ⁠
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3. Support hormonal balance.⁠
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So, what do you eat?!⁠
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🌱Healthy proteins at each meal⁠
🌱Indulge in veggies and fresh fruits (7-9 servings of veggies, 2-3 servings of fruit)⁠
🌱Snack on seeds and nuts⁠
🌱Use healthy oils liberally⁠
🌱Try to limit filling up on processed foods.⁠

09/05/2021

At Bump and Beyond, we believe:

👉🏻 in free reproductive education for all

👉🏻 that being pro-life must be for the whole life

👉🏻 that postpartum support should not be only for those who can afford it

👉🏻 that motherhood isn’t meant to be done alone

👉🏻 that, as women, we should support and lift one another up.

👉🏻 We should all be working to make abortion unnecessary

Keep your eyes posted for how Bump and Beyond will be giving back to the community.

04/16/2021

Our mission at The Bump and Beyond is to bring about a postpartum revolution.⁠
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The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology updated their guidelines on optimizing postpartum care in May 2018, stating postpartum care should become an ongoing process, rather than a single encounter…. And all women should have contact with their provider within the first 3 weeks postpartum.⁠
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Meanwhile insurance companies are lagging behind as they figure out how to reimburse providers for this care.⁠
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Don’t wait for the system. Advocate for yourselves and get the help you need.⁠

We’ve got you, mama!!
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How many of you felt lost, forgotten about, or abandoned after you had your baby? We deserve better care and support in the postpartum time frame.⁠
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Share this post, tag a friend, and help us create change for the better. You deserve it, mama. Join the revolution!⁠
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04/15/2021

Is that not the saddest stat you have ever read?!
The negative effects of loneliness on your health and energy are well-documented by science. Motherhood can be a very lonely time, especially for those with new babies or without family close by. And we know this can be even more pronounced in the era of Covid-19.⁠

Because research has shown moms are happier when they have social support, our best advice is to get out there and meet REAL people face-to-face as soon as possible after birth (safety first, though).⁠

We might be partial, but there is no better place to do this than !!
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If you’re a new mom who needs new friends with babies, come see us at Anthus, join a breastfeeding support group, or search out activities where you can bring your baby along.

If you’re a seasoned mom who feels she doesn’t have time for friendships between kids, work, carpooling, your side-hustle, etc, then it’s time to re-prioritize. Do it for yourself, your family, and your mental health. Give yourself permission to set an example of self-care for your children, who are watching your every move (especially the future mamas).⁠
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Tag a mama below who needs some encouragement and a supportive community!⁠

04/13/2021

Hey, Mama! We have 5 core values. We believe in:
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Education
Self-Care
Nourishing foods
Community + Friendship⁠
Grace + Forgiveness

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Tag a friend who shares these values, and help us create a village of women supporting women through the motherhood journey.⁠
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