Age: 34
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Occupation: Service coordinator
Symptoms: None, but I wanted to make sure that I was maintaining proper nutrition and that my path to pregnancy was as healthy as it could be.
Natural Health Recommendations: A naturopathic doctor advised that I should start a regimen of prenatal vitamins, focusing on maximizing my folic acid intake. He also recommended that I take an omega-3 fish oil supplement. Of course eating lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat proteins is also key.
Results: I was thrilled to become the mother to my healthy baby boy William. I am currently breastfeeding exclusively for William’s first six months and I will continue with my pre-pregnancy routine of supplementation and eating well. With all of the challenges that lay ahead raising a child, I feel that getting the right nutrition my body needs is one less worry for me.
