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502: Motherhood: Controversial Ideas On How To Nourish For Fertility, Pregnancy, And PostPartum Recovery With Sally Fallon Morell

Nov 25, 2024
Sally Fallon Morell, the President and founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation, shares her bold insights on nourishing fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. She advocates for nutrient-dense diets rich in animal fats and emphasizes that babies shouldn't be exclusively breastfed in their first year. Sally discusses the pitfalls of commercial baby formulas, promotes homemade alternatives, and critiques modern dietary guidelines. Her views on childbirth settings and dietary choices encourage mothers to prioritize their nutrition for better health outcomes.
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  • A diet rich in animal fats and nutrient-dense foods like liver enhances fertility and supports healthy pregnancies.
  • Postpartum recovery emphasizes the need for nutrient-rich diets and sufficient rest to promote maternal health and lactation.

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The Role of Animal Fats in Enhancing Fertility

Animal fats play a crucial role in enhancing fertility, a concept supported by both traditional wisdom and scientific studies. It is emphasized that a diet high in full-fat dairy, liver, and other nutrient-dense animal products significantly boosts the chances of conception and supports healthy pregnancies. For example, research showed that women consuming full-fat dairy products were more likely to conceive compared to those on low-fat diets, which raises concerns about mainstream dietary guidelines. To prepare for conception, women are encouraged to adopt this nourishing diet for at least six months prior to trying to conceive to build essential nutritional stores.

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