Thriving pregnancy to postpartum (#2) Bring warmth to your body

The vulnerability of a mother’s body during pregnancy and postpartum makes the nutrient quality of her diet, and her ability to absorb every benefit of this nutrient dense diet, the highest importance.

For this reason a focus must be on digestive function by supporting the inner digestive fire and warmth of her body. Warmth will support a mother’s circulation and activate the enzymes used in her digestive process.

Specific warm foods that support her body and thereby her ability to digest and absorb include:

grains and legumes - adequately rinsed and soaked overnight

broths and meals - stewed over long periods

specific herbs and spices - such as ginger, cinnamon and star anise

foods and drinks - that are warm in temperature