A podcast that redefines what it means to be informed in your pregnancy and birth.
This can seem like you are on an overwhelming journey. Breathe. Always come back to the breath. And read on. We are here to help.
[0.44] Brigid welcomes Stef back to the podcast and introduces her to the listeners.
[3.00] Stef gives the top nutritional needs that a pregnant or pre-pregnant person requires in each trimester.
[8.09] Stef lists and explains the different types of vegetarian diets.
[11.30] Stef talks about what people should do to help them meet their nutritional requirements.
[12.10] Stef talks about the assumption that a vegetarian diet is significantly healthier than someone who eats meats or animal by-products.
[13.40] Stef talks about the Australian dietary guidelines of what to eat in pregnancy.
[16.51] Brigid and Stef talk about being interested in or enjoying cooking.
[19.13] Stef talks about layering other dietary restrictions with a vegetarian diet.
[20.58] Stef talks about the grams of protein that someone needs in their diet and compares animal sources of protein and plant-based sources of protein.
[25.20] Stef talks about what people can do to make sure that they can get enough protein, and how she helps her clients in this situation.
[29.05] Stef talks about some of the convenience foods that vegetarians can grab.
[32.17] Stef discusses omega-3 fats and their importance in pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum.
[33.25] Stef talks about ways that omega-3 levels are reached for those who eat a vegetarian diet.
[38.10] Stef talks about some of the micronutrients those who eat a vegetarian diet need to consider.
[39.44] Stef stresses the importance of taking B12.
[44.05] Stef talks about the nutrient choline and why it is important have.
[47.37] Stef talks about how vegetarians can be supported before, during and after pregnancy to make sure that they are getting all their important nutrients.
[51.12] Stef talks about where people can find her for support.
We work and live on Wadawarrung land. We acknowledge the Elders, past present and emerging. We also acknowledge the rich birthing history of aboriginal women and the connection to country that this has been and always will be.
We have 15+ years of running a busy obstetric practice, helping more than 4000 babies to enter this big beautiful world. We live and breathe babies and we are here to help you become MAMA.