Pregnancy Podcast

Supporting and Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy

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Nov 23, 2025
Discover how the immune system shifts during pregnancy and why extra care is essential. Sleep emerges as a key player in immunity, while nutrition and hydration take center stage for overall health. Vanessa breaks down the role of exercise in boosting immunity and managing stress effectively. Explore the evidence surrounding supplements like vitamins, probiotics, and herbal remedies, alongside practical tips for making informed choices. Learn which foundational health practices should be prioritized before considering additional support.
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INSIGHT

Pregnancy Reshapes, Not Suppresses, Immunity

  • Pregnancy doesn't simply suppress the immune system; it reshapes it by enhancing some functions and dampening others.
  • The placenta actively regulates immunity by secreting antiviral molecules and transporting antibodies.
ADVICE

Prioritize The Five Health Foundations

  • Prioritize sleep, nutrition, hydration, exercise, and stress management before considering supplements.
  • No supplement can compensate for deficits in these foundational areas.
ADVICE

Make Sleep Your Immune Priority

  • Make sleep your top priority for immune health during pregnancy and respond to fatigue by resting more.
  • Improve sleep with earlier bedtimes, wind-down routines, and limiting screens before bed.
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