Holistic Nutrition for All Stages of Pregnancy:
Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum

Learn essential nutrition to support all stages of a healthy pregnancy
Empower yourself and family with holistic health knowledge
Nourish the future of your child

Weekend Intensive Course with Julie Matthews
Certified Nutrition Consultant

This course combines traditional wisdom with modern insights for optimal nutrition for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. Participants will learn to embrace nutrient dense foods that nourish mom and baby to give your child a head start on a healthy life – while providing mom what she needs to endure.

The principles for optimal “mom nourishment” are consistent among people and cultures around the world. What’s good for mom and baby are good at all stages – from preconcerived notions to postpartum. We discuss these core elements of a healthy diet and how women can apply them in today’s busy world.

 


Julie's discusses this workshop on the radio - Sept 13, KPOO


Building Nutrient Reserves

  • Discover which nutrients are vital for fertility and pregnancy
  • Essential foods for developing baby’s growth and brain development
  • Ways to reduce sugar and fat cravings during pregnancy, allowing mom to have more energy
  • Discuss what was GOOD about the “good old days” – and how to restore more traditional ways of eating (avoiding the world of modern processed foods)


Digestion

  • Vital steps to improve digestion for greater nutrient absorption and optimal health
  • Restoring digestive balance helps support baby’s digestion and reduces potential for colic, thrush, eczema, and more.
  • Discover naturally fermented and nourishing foods to create the optimal environment for digestive wellness
  • Help mom reestablish beneficial bacteria balance/levels - minimizing potential yeast overgrowth and Group B Strep.


Detoxification/Healthy Environment

  • Learn what to avoid - why, and healthier alternatives. Current and future moms especially should understand the impact of toxins and how to steer clear as best as possible. This is vital to the the health of baby.
  • When possible, detoxify before getting pregnant to enhance fertility and minimize baby’s exposure. (Do not detox during pregnancy.) There will be plenty of information for pregnant and postpartum women on creating a healthy non-toxic home, and information for planning your next pregnancy.


Postpartum

  • Special nourishment for mom after childbirth – mind and body.
  • Optimal nutrition for breastfeeding - and substitutions for commercial formula (when necessary)
  • Infant health care: Navigating western medicine and alternative therapies: ear infections, antibiotics, thrush, colic, etc.
  • Great information for postpartum mothers and information to save for after baby is born.

Includes 2-hour
Holistic Panel & Q&A forum

Key knowledge and resources for holistic therapies including:

  • midwifery
  • doula
  • acupuncture
  • chiropractic
  • prenatal yoga & pilates
  • other supportive approaches for fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth

Presentations and Discussion
with Holistic Birth Practitioners:

Abigail Reagan: Licensed Midwife providing comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care.

ReBirthMidwifery.com

Britt Fohrman: Prenatal Yoga, Doula, and Photographer.

BrittFohrman.com

Caylie See: Licensed Acupuncturist specializing in fertility, healthy conception and pregnancy.

Sheila Dukas-Jakanos: Clinical Lactation Consultant, Health Educator, and Perinatal Educator.

Peninsula Breastfeeding Center

Kristine Hicks: Chiropractic care for pregnant women and babies, birth educator, and doula

http:/MoreMojoStudios.com.

and Maria Iorillo, Licensed Midwife.

Registration includes:

  • Two days nutrition education and practical insights from Julie Matthews
  • Comprehensive workbook
  • Special 2-hour panel with presentations and Q&A forum
  • Free audit: second time attendance at no charge (space permitting)
  • Connecting with other holistic oriented moms and practitioners
  • Bring a partner - discount for couples
  • Treats from Three Stone Hearth!
   

Special Weekend Treats!

During this special Nourish The Future weekend, you'll be able to sample delicious nutrient dense foods - ideal for healthy moms, children, and entire families. Special treats will me made available from our friends at Three Stone Hearth community supported kitchen in Berkeley.

 

Further Details:

  • Workshop will be held in convenient, secure, South of Market location in San Francisco on Saturday & Sunday, March 15th & 16th, 9am - 4pm both days - location confirmation upon registration - ample parking - close to Whole Foods Market.
  • Practitioner Q&A continues through the Sunday lunch break (bring lunch!)
  • Special discount for holistic health practitioners - please e-mail us.
  • Workshop fee - $225


 

Questions? Please contact us at NourishTheFuture@HealthfulLiving.org

 

 

 

 

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