Okay so Kristin Brown is a perinatal dietitian and she just told me that most prenatal vitamins have almost no choline in them

Which is wild because choline is one of the most important nutrients for baby's brain development. She breaks down what's actually missing from most prenatals, why omega-3s matter, and what you need to be supplementing separately.

We also get into pregnancy nausea and what to do when you can't keep anything down, plus postpartum nutrition when you're recovering and running on zero sleep.

And this WHOLE conversation answered so many questions I didn't even know I had about what pregnant and postpartum women actually need nutritionally.

Kristin gets into what your body actually needs during this time, why you should check your labs at three months postpartum, and how nutrition plays into hormone recovery.

What we cover:

• Why most prenatal vitamins are missing choline and omega-3s
• What to look for in a quality prenatal vitamin
• Managing pregnancy nausea and hyperemesis gravidarum
• Key nutrients for pregnancy: choline, omega-3s, iron, folate
• Postpartum nutrition and recovery strategies
• Breastfeeding nutrition needs
• When to check your postpartum labs
• Why omega-3s are crucial for baby's brain development
• How hormones affect postpartum recovery
• Practical nutrition tips for exhausted postpartum moms

If you're pregnant, trying to conceive, or postpartum and you want to understand what your body actually needs listen up!

Connect with Kristin:Instagram: @prenatal.dietitianWebsite: kristinbrownnutrition.com

Kristin's recommendations:

• Nordic Naturals Omega-3
• Full Well Prenatal Vitamins
• Needed Prenatal Vitamins

Come say hi to me:Instagram: @thefemaleathletedocWebsite: threesixtywellness.co

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Okay so Dr. Sydney grew up around chiropractic and wanted nothing to do with it

Her dad's a chiropractor and she avoided adjustments her whole life and was planning to be a dermatologist. But then he convinced her to go to one conference and she heard miracle story after miracle story. People walking again. Anxiety gone. And this little girl who came up to her pressing on her heart saying something was wrong. Sydney adjusted her and she said "my heart's fixed."

That's when Sydney realized this type of chiropractic is completely different. It's not about popping your back for quick relief. It's about nervous system healing.

Now she works with pregnant women, postpartum moms, infants, and kids at Powerhouse Chiropractic and this conversation honestly changed how I think about what chiropractic can do.

In this episode Dr. Sydney shares:→ Why kids' nervous systems are so adaptable (and why that matters for healing)→ The difference between nervous system regulation and nervous system repair→ What's actually happening during a nervous system adjustment→ How she uses nervous system scans to track progress→ Chiropractic care during pregnancy and why most pregnancy pain is a stability problem→ Why labor is a marathon you need to prepare for→ How to find a chiropractor who focuses on the nervous system

If you're pregnant, postpartum, or have kiddos, and you want to understand how nervous system chiropractic could help your family, listen to this.

Connect with Dr. Sydney:Instagram: @powerhousechiroWebsite: powerhousechiropractic.com

Dr. Courtney:Instagram: @thefemaleathletedptWebsite: threesixtywellness.co

topics: chiropractic, nervous system, pediatric chiropractic, prenatal chiropractic, pregnancy, postpartum, kids health, nervous system regulation

Why I cancelled my health insurance and what I chose instead!

In this week's solo episode, I'm sharing my personal decision to leave traditional health insurance and move to a health sharing plan.

This isn't about telling anyone what to do of course (you're an adult, make your own decisions!) but it's about opening up the conversation around healthcare costs, cash-pay medicine, and the alternatives that many people don't realize exist.

We'll talk about:

• The real cost of monthly premiums
• Why insurance doesn't always mean full coverage
• Cash pricing and how to ask for discounts
• High-yield savings strategies as an alternative
• What health sharing plans are and how they work
• Why my physical therapy clinic does not accept insurance
• Why many women prefer direct-pay care

Important note: Of course, there are unforeseen events like cancer, chronic conditions, or life-saving medications where insurance coverage can be critical. This episode is about routine care and preventative health, and even in those situations, many people don't realize cash-pay discounts and alternative payment options still exist. This is simply about exploring all your options.

Healthcare doesn't have to be one-size-fits-all. There are options, and it's okay to explore them.

This episode is simply my experience and what works best for my family and my business.

COME SAY HI TO ME 🔗 Instagram: @thefemaleahtletedocWebsite: threesixtywellness.coBook a Consult: www.threesixtywellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-consultation

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👇 Let me know in the comments — have you ever considered alternatives to traditional health insurance? Why or why not?

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For educational and informational purposes only. Not medical or financial advice. Consult your healthcare provider and financial advisor!!