On this week's episode, we are speaking with holistic nutritionist, Joy McCarthy. Since her first appearance on the podcast, Joy's become a new Mom to a beautiful baby girl, Vienna. We take you through the whole natural pregnancy from pre-conception to balancing work-life with a new baby.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Joy's new baby, Vienna
• The importance of keeping your blood sugar balanced during pregnancy
• Thinking of getting pregnant? Here are some healthy resources
• A supplement you should be taking well before you get pregnant
• Food cravings during pregnancy
• Good quality fats and proteins are essential while you're pregnant
• Should you exercise while you're pregnant?
• Consider doing yoga throughout your pregnancy
• A natural way to curb low back pain during the birthing process
• Be patient, it's not impossible to get a midwife
• The role of the midwife (medical support) vs. doula (emotional support)
• How men can help out during pregnancy and delivery
• Chiropractic care helped Joy's baby with latching
• While you're pregnant and nursing, baby eats what you eat
• How long should you breast feed?
• Listening to your body and following intuition
• To physically get back to pre-pregnancy form, ditch the sugar
• Finding work-life balance as a new Mom
• Whether it's with your business or baby, always give 100%

Related links:

Sunwarrior <== 20% off all Sunwarrior products & free shipping over $50 (US only)

Joy McCarthy - Joyous Health (book)

Joy McCarthy's website (Joyous Health)

Follow Joy McCarthy on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Joy McCarthy - Feel Joyous, Look Great After Pregnancy (and beyond) (ebook) - no longer available

Joy McCarthy - Eat Well (online classes) - no longer available

Listen to Joy McCarthy previously on TUHP (episode #012)

Leanne Phillipson-Webb - Sprout Right (book)

Patrick Halford - Optimum Nutrition Before, During and After Pregnancy (book)

Pam England & Rob Horowitz - Birthing from Within (book)

Toronto Yoga Mamas

Birth As We Know It (documentary)

Toronto Birth Centre

Habits app for iOS (*no longer available)

Related episodes:

251: Dr. Sarah Buckley – Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering • Preconception Planning • The Role Of Oxytocin

206: Josh Gitalis – Support During Pregnancy • Boost Your Immunity • Testing For Heavy Metals 

204: Meghan Telpner – A “Natural” Birth Story

288: Dr. Steven Lin – The Dental Diet • Oxygen Is The Most Crucial Nutrient • Vitamin K1 vs. K2

298: Kate Northrup – Do Less, Surrender Your Control, Yoga Nidra

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