Whether it’s ensuring that you are immune to chicken pox, taking a multivitamin with folic acid to reduce neural tube defects, or approaching your ideal weight to avoid gestational diabetes, we know that there are things you can do to prepare your body for conception and to up the odds of bearing a healthy child.

— Victoria Maizes

Integrative Medicine Resources

Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine →

Integrative Medicine Resources →

Find a physician who practices integrative medicine →

 

Nutrition Resources:

Dirty Dozen and Clean fifteen: http://www.ewg.org

To find the best local dairies, eggs, and infant formula

Pesticides in Foods

Lists of BPA-free cans

Fish that are rich in omega 3 and low in environmental contaminants:​

  • Salmon (Sockeye, Chinook, Coho): 1,200-2,400 mg omega 3 per 4 ounce serving.
  • Anchovies: 2,300-2,400 mg omega 3 per 4 ounce serving.
  • Sardines: 1,100-1,600 mg omega 3 per 4 ounce serving.
  • Trout: 1,000-1,100 mg omega 3 per 4 ounce serving.

Here is a list of do’s and don’t fish choices for moms and for children. Safe fish choices

Breast Feeding Moms:

Here is a great resource from the NIH to help you determine if a medication is safe to use when breastfeeding.  When in doubt, call and check with your health care provider.