Boosting Your Immune System in Pregnancy (including BEST prenatal vitamin)
Recording of Sutter Health Webinar 10/28/2020
Dr. Gina Serraiocco, board-certified in Internal Medicine & Integrative Medicine presents a pregnancy “MUST SEE” webinar for anyone who is planning a pregnancy within the next 1 year, or currently pregnant.
This OB-GYN endorsed video is full of evidence-based information on exactly what to do, and what supplements to safely take to boost the immune system (especially against viral infections)!
Dr. Karen Shin, board-certified OB-GYN, makes a not-to-be missed special guest appearance during the Q&A session at the end of the video. As a bonus, Dr. Serraiocco also reviews the BEST PRENATAL VITAMIN (and evidence why), and the reasons that even the best prenatal vitamin is not enough in pregnancy! She reviews the science-backed rationale for additional supplements (including Vitamin D, Omega-3s, cod liver oil, probiotics & many more) to consider for a healthy immune system and optimal pregnancy overall. Find out which vitamins are proven to support the immune system in pregnancy, and at the same time benefit you and baby in these ways: decrease preterm births decrease eczema in your child decrease neuropsychiatric disorders & anxiety in your child decrease diabetes in your child decrease fractures in your child decrease autoimmune disease in your child increase learning & memory in your child.
While watching the FULL webinar is recommended (to see all of the research), a SUMMARY begins around 33:33 minutes. A review of herbal safe/unsafe remedies is included at the end. May you and your baby have a safe and healthy journey!!
Note: This webinar is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult with a knowledgeable practitioner (who understands your personal and unique medical history) before making changes to your healthcare regimen.
Video by Gina Serraiocco MD, Sutter PAMF Physician, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine. She has a lifelong passion for helping patients discover their innate healing abilities. Dr. Serraiocco empowers patients to gain vibrant health via personalized nutrition paradigms and lifestyle-based programs through the Integrative Medicine Department at Sutter PAMF.