Vitamin D: How the Sunshine Vitamin Can Influence Your Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND The Body Makes Vitamin D Naturally from Exposure to Sunlight Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient the body makes naturally from direct sun exposure to the skin. Despite [...]
L-Carnitine: Another Essential Nutrient for Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND In one of my previous articles for the Natural Path, I outlined the essential nutrients expecting mothers should optimize to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Another [...]
Preventing Gestational Diabetes – Evidence-based Recommendations
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND What is it? Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that is screened and diagnosed in the 2nd trimester, effecting about 5-10% of all pregnancies.1,2 This [...]
How to Manage Constipation Naturally During Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Constipation is a common condition with one-third of pregnant women experiencing this at some point of their pregnancy. It is most common in the first and second [...]
Interesting Physical Changes that Occur During Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.Bsc, ND I recently attended a baby shower for a good friend and as most showers go, we played a few baby games and one really stood out to me. This particular game was based [...]
3 Considerations When Preparing for Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Spontaneous, unplanned pregnancies happen all the time and while surprising, are the most wonderful things that can happen to an expecting parent. In other occasions, [...]
Optimizing the Thyroid Before and During Pregnancy: Two Important Minerals to Consider
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Thyroid health is an extremely important area to monitor for both fertility and pregnancy. It is commonly known in the medical community that thyroid function can be [...]
Simple Ways to Manage Hives During Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Hives are a common symptom experienced by women during pregnancy. Hives can occur throughout the entire pregnancy, with the third trimester being the most common time for [...]