are there any advice to pregnant women?

Rhonda Patrick provides several pieces of advice for pregnant women:

1. Sauna Use: Rhonda Patrick advises against using saunas during pregnancy due to potential risks. While some women in cultures like Finland may use saunas throughout pregnancy, there is evidence suggesting it could increase the risk of fetal alcohol syndrome-like effects and neural tube defects. Therefore, she decided it wasn't worth the risk and refrained from sauna use during her pregnancy. She also avoided using a sauna while breastfeeding for about six months after childbirth 1 2.

2. Omega-3 Supplementation: Increasing omega-3 intake, particularly DHA, during pregnancy can reduce the risk of premature birth. Dr. Bill Harris cites a Cochrane report showing that omega-3 supplementation helps reduce the risk of early premature birth (before 34 weeks). He recommends that pregnant women aim for an omega-3 index of over 5% to benefit from these effects 3.

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     Sauna Protocols

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     Sauna vs. Exercise

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     Omega Three Pregnancy

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     COVID-19 Transmission Insights

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     Time-Restricted Eating

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3. COVID-19 Considerations: Pregnant women who contract COVID-19 do not appear to transmit the virus to their infants at birth. Based on various studies, SARS-CoV-2 has not been detected in newborns from mothers who tested positive, though antibodies may be present in neonatal blood samples. The CDC recommends that mothers with COVID-19 should still breastfeed while taking precautions like washing hands and wearing a mask during breastfeeding 4.

4. Time-Restricted Eating (TRE): Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Satchin Panda caution against strict time-restricted eating for pregnant or breastfeeding women for medical reasons. However, adopting moderate TRE, like 12-13 hours of eating, if previously eating for longer periods, may still provide health benefits without adverse effects. Nevertheless, they advise against reducing caloric intake drastically while pregnant or breastfeeding 5.

Overall, pregnant women should always consult with healthcare providers before making any significant changes to their health practices, particularly regarding supplementation and lifestyle modifications.