Q&A Mashup #1: Pregnancy and child development
Q&A Mashup #1: Pregnancy and child development
In this first episode of the Aliquot podcast, Rhonda discusses topics such as her pre-pregnancy diet, exercise, and sleep; which supplements she included and avoided during pregnancy; the benefits of omega-3s and risk from mercury-containing fish; and nutrition for infants and toddlers that may positively influence brain development. She also discusses the benefits of breastfeeding for the brain and immune development in infants and toddlers and the health of mothers. This info-packed episode utilizes clips from Q&A sessions from the past few years, curated for our members.
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In this first episode of the Aliquot podcast, Rhonda discusses topics such as her pre-pregnancy diet, exercise, and sleep; which supplements she included and avoided during pregnancy; the benefits of omega-3s and risk from mercury-containing fish; and nutrition for infants and toddlers that may positively influence brain development. She also discusses the benefits of breastfeeding for the brain and immune development in infants and toddlers and the health of mothers. This info-packed episode utilizes clips from Q&A sessions from the past few years, curated for our members.
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Common deficiencies in infants and toddlers and how Rhonda optimizes her son's diet
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Low omega-3 fatty acid intake in toddlers
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Low iron intake in toddlers
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Vitamin D supplementation in toddlers
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Low magnesium intake in toddlers
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Low potassium intake in toddlers
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Low fiber intake in toddlers
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Omega-3 supplementation in children
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Omega-3 fatty acid and behavior and learning in school aged children
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Omega-3 fatty acid rich food improved asthma symptoms and inflammation
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Omega-3 fatty acid prolongs onset of schizophrenia in adolescents
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Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acid in children's blood was associated with decreased DNA damage
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Fish intake during pregnancy
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Effect of dietary phospholipid DHA on the brain
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Extra precautions Rhonda took during pregnancy
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Caffeine consumption during pregnancy
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Rhonda's vaccinations during pregnancy
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Acetaminophen during pregnancy
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Rhonda's supplementation routine during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding duration and impacts on mother's and child's health
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Human milk oligosaccharides and associations with immunity
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Stem cells within breast milk
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DHA supplementation during breastfeeding
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Vitamin D supplementation during breastfeeding
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Caffeine consumption during breastfeeding
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Newborn care
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Introducing new foods to infants and thoughts on allergies
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Omega-3 fatty acids and heavy metals during pregnancy
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Rhonda's diet and exercise routine during pregnancy
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More about Rhonda's diet and supplementation during pregnancy
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Brain health and intelligence, the importance of choline and omega-3 fatty acids
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Vegetables, folate and diet diversity
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Vitamin D during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Diet during lactation, extra calories, iodine for brain growth and development
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Vitamin B12 supplementation, especially for vegetarians
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Iron importance for brain health in infants
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Salmon roe, babies and the potential for an allergic reaction
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Vitamin K and exclusive breastfeeding
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Caffeine during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Nutrition and vitamins for baby and toddler to maximize brain development and growth
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