Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

The Gut-Baby Connection: What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know


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Your gut isn’t just about digestion — it’s shaping your baby’s health from the very first bite!

In this episode, we uncover the surprising ways your gut impacts baby’s immune system, brain development, and even lifelong wellness.

From what to eat each trimester, to testing negative for Group B Strep, to preparing your body for birth and postpartum recovery — we’re covering the gut secrets every pregnant mom needs to know. 

Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1:01 – Your gut = your baby’s gut!
How every bite you take builds your baby’s immune system and brain — from the inside out.

4:35 – Ditch the pills!
Why “real food” beats supplements every time — and which foods pack the biggest punch.

8:10 – The secret to testing negative for Group B Strep
Plus, the truth about antibiotics & your microbiome no one’s talking about.

11:22 – Sleep, rest & movement = gut magic
How your daily rhythm affects your digestion, energy, and mood (and how to fix it fast).

14:15 – The golden trimester for your gut
Prevent Gestational Diabetes, balance blood sugar & feel so good while growing baby.

20:49 – Baby brain, fat stores & your third-trimester gut
What to eat now to fuel your baby’s final growth spurt and prep for postpartum recovery.

25:57 – Constipation SOS 🚨
When digestion slows, here’s how to get things moving naturally (and what to know about iron).

27:14 – Birth bacteria & baby’s first immunity boost
The real reason vaginal birth, colostrum & vernix are nature’s ultimate health gifts.

Gut health touches everything — your energy, your sleep, your digestion, your baby’s future health. Tune in to discover how to create a thriving gut (and a thriving baby) from the very start. 

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