24: Functional Maternal Health for Airway Development with Sarah Thompson, L.Ac., CFMP

What if we looked at the foundational health concerns that promote airway and myofunctional issues in utero and set the stage for developmental patterns? In this interview with Sarah Thompson on The Myohacker Podcast we discuss the foundational health concerns that need to be monitored and addressed throughout the maternal health span and how the labs and metrics change throughout preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. We cover strategies for managing nausea, the significance of iron and iodine, and the cultural perspectives that shape maternal care. If we hope to improve the negative health trends observed in much of the world, we need to support maternal health functionally! 

 

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction to the Myohacker Podcast

01:06 Introducing Sarah Thompson

04:38 The Importance of Nutritional Foundations in Adolescents

09:23 Maternal Health and Its Impact on Child Development

12:36 Understanding Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy

17:19 Navigating Morning Sickness and Dietary Needs

32:28 The Complexities of Iron Absorption and Anemia

42:33 Danger Coffee Affiliate Discount

44:09 Testing for Nutritional Deficiencies in Pregnancy

47:30 Understanding Iron Levels in Pregnancy

52:14 Postpartum Recovery and Hormonal Changes

53:31 Supporting Thyroid Health During and After Pregnancy

58:30 The Importance of Iodine in Maternal and Fetal Health

01:03:20 Choline vs. Folate: A Nutritional Perspective

01:15:28 The Role of Cholesterol in Pregnancy

01:18:01 Understanding Pregnancy-Specific Lab Values

01:25:16 Thanks for listening

 

How to Connect with Sarah Thompson: 

 

• https://www.functionalmaternity.com/ 
• Instagram  | @functional.maternity
• Facebook | @functional.maternity
• Books  | 
  • Functional Maternity: Using functional medicine and nutrition to improve pregnancy and childbirth outcomes 
  • Beyond Results: The Practioner's Guide to Functional Lab Analysis in Pregnancy

 

How to Connect with Karindy:   

• https://www.myohackerslp.com/
• Instagram  |  @myohackerslp 
• Facebook  |  @myohackerslp 
• YouTube  |  @theMyohackerPodcast  
• Spotify  |  The Myohacker Podcast
• Apple Podcast  |  The Myohacker Podcast

Credits: 

The Myohacker Podcast is hosted by Karindy Ong, MA, CCC-SLP and edited by Allison Massengale. Song “Better Sweater” performed by Desert Dive, licensed via Soundstripe. Content ID: JUWRPSRXRLS74STH

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