#32: Nutritional preparation for labor and birth with Rosalia Pihlajasaari

On today’s episode Rosalia and I talk about preparing for birth with nutrition. We get into exactly why nutrition plays such an important part and what are some of the problems it can help you overcome or avoid. Rosalia explains the connection between the food we eat, suggesting that one thing influences the other and depends upon the other for smooth operation, which is why a holistic approach is often the one she prefers. She explains how she works with her clients and some of the amazing results that she notices from people who follow this process! I was amazed to find out some of the powers that Vitamin D has for example on pain coping! Have a listen to find out and contact Rosalia if you feel like nutritional preparation for labor is something that you want to know more about! Are you ready to start? Let’s go. Show notes:  Rosalia's website www.birth.fi Rosalia's email [email protected]  The Nest Doulas website www.doulacollective.fi Research on Vitamin D in pregnancy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3183324/ https://youtu.be/V-pv9c8biGA https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vitamin-D-for-expecting-mothers--you-need-more-than-400iu-Happy-Mother-s-day--.html?soid=1101240076659&aid=yOD4SVfiIcI https://lilynicholsrdn.com/vitamin-d-pregnancy/ https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/vitamin-d/?fbclid=IwAR08XbSquYsf3RMITh4_oCONzSF9v9_7vcJeAGD3RU9IfPhgeCRNYJevRQI https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/infant-rsv-linked-to-vitamin-d-deficiency-study-1.1017896 Mentioned topics:  Nutrition as preparation for labor We’re given little info on what to eat and more about what you should avoid The connection between nutrition and need for artificial oxytocin Specific nutrition in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy in preparation for the labor and birth Nutrition is about helping your body function effectively Good level of vitamin D can help cope with pain The amazing benefits of the nutritional preparation and why it can be so important