Fewer Preemies, More Breastmilk: Lessons Learned from Quarantine

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The coronavirus quarantine of 2020 completely changed life for most families - and it had some unexpected benefits for pregnant mamas and for newborn babies. Babies gained weight more quickly, moms had fewer preemies, and stress lowered even during a global pandemic - today I talk about these effects and what you can take away to have a healthier pregnancy and a happier family.

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How Quarantine Helped Babies

Topics I Cover in This Podcast:

Why babies came back to birth weight faster during quarantine…
…and why rates of premature birth dropped significantly
How to create a haven of peace even during times of great stress
Why intentional choices benefit mamas and babies
The truth about how real food really impacts pregnancy and baby health
A quarantine pastime that lowered stress and boosted health
How to balance social obligations with what’s best for pregnancy and baby
Why newborns thrive with more “mama time”
How to capture the benefits of quarantine - without having to quarantine!

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How Quarantine brought fewer preemies and more breastmilk

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Fewer Preemies More Breastmilk During Quarantine

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