The Addice Birth Center

What to expect, when you’re expecting.. At The Addice ✨💗

A reminder of what the birth experience can look like in a calm, supported, and sacred environment 💗

A mini tour of our birth rooms! Intentional design & the most lovely homey feel is perfect for your safe space bringing your little one earth side 💗

Nourishing Your Pregnancy & feeding the lifeline within ✨

What you eat during pregnancy truly matters for both you and baby. Your nutrition supports SO. MANY. THINGS….. your energy, your blood volume, your uterus and breast tissue growth, and the development of your baby’s brain and body systems. Think of food as the building blocks for birth!

Try your best to focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods:
• Vegetables (especially leafy greens)
• Quality proteins (aim for 70–90g daily)
• Pasture-raised meats & poultry
• Fruit
• Complex carbohydrates like rice, oatmeal, millet, and quinoa

Protein is especially important, it supports fetal growth, helps increase healthy blood volume (which rises 40–60% in pregnancy!), and may even reduce risks associated with low protein intake.

💧 Hydration is JUST as important. Adequate water intake supports circulation, amniotic fluid levels, swelling management, and overall wellness. Aim for consistent hydration throughout the day adding lemon, fruit, or electrolytes can help if plain water feels hard!!

Remember that Your nourishment also gently supports the health of your placenta the beautiful lifeline between you and your baby!!! Adequate protein, iron, healthy fats, and steady hydration help encourage healthy blood flow and nutrient exchange. Choosing balanced, whole foods can support stable blood sugar and overall circulation. When you care for your body with intention, you’re quietly caring for the connection that sustains your baby every day. Your body is preparing for the marathon of birth. Nourish it well 🤍

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