The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast 997| Unmedicated Twin Hospital Birth and Navigating Nutrition in Pregnancy - Allegra Gast
Aug 7, 2025
Allegra Gast, a registered dietitian and IBCLC lactation consultant, shares her transformative journey of delivering twins without medication. She discusses the emotional challenges of navigating twin pregnancy while parenting two other children, stressing the need for holistic care and advocacy. Allegra also emphasizes the importance of nutrition and self-care during motherhood, particularly as new moms often neglect their own needs. Her insights on postpartum life with twins reveal the joys and complexities of managing a growing family.
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Unexpected Twin Surprise
- Allegra discovered she was pregnant with twins unexpectedly at her first ultrasound and felt shock for 24 hours.
- She quickly moved from surprise to joining twin groups and focusing on how to best nourish two babies.
Prioritize Protein And Electrolytes
- Prioritize protein and electrolytes during twin pregnancy, aiming for ~30g protein per meal and daily mineral mocktails.
- Combine nutrition with chiropractic care and weekly yoga to manage faster growth and body changes in twin pregnancies.
Try Natural Induction Methods—Plan Backup
- If you want to avoid induction, discuss risks with your provider and try evidence-based natural methods but know they may not work.
- Try walking, sex, castor oil, midwife's brew, and mild exercise but plan for the possibility of induction around 37–39 weeks.
