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Dr. Michele Blackwell, OB-GYN,
has done our Whole30 program
herself and recommends it to her
pregnant and breast-feeding
patients. Dr. Blackwell says, “I
wholeheartedly recommend the
Whole30 plan to my patients to
optimize a woman’s health during
pregnancy and lactation. The
nutrient-dense foods
recommended provide ample
vitamins and minerals without the
need for the standard prenatal
supplement. Eating in this manner
will also help regulate blood
sugars, alleviating hypoglycemic
spells common in pregnancy.”However, you’ll want to make some minor
tweaks to your healthy-eating plan, as your