Preeclampsia, Protein & What Your Early Labs Are Really Telling You with Sarah Thompson

Sarah's whole world is focused on YOU — the mama. Because here's the truth we talked about: your baby can be healthy and you can still be sick. And nobody's really watching for that.

Sarah Thompson is a functional medicine provider who specializes in maternity care. 

And here's the thing that makes her work so different: most prenatal care is focused on your baby. 

We got into the stuff I think every pregnant mama deserves to understand, especially the things that are often preventable but rarely talked about until they become a full-blown emergency. 

We dug into preeclampsia and why so many cases could be caught way earlier than they are. We talked about the early markers hiding in labs you might already be getting. And then we got into protein and even though we did not fully agree, I think the conversation will benefit every mom. 😅 

I'm leaving that whole exchange in because I think it's so healthy to hear two people who care deeply about mamas talk it through with respect.

You get to take both perspectives and decide what feels right for you. 

Here are some highlights from the episode:

• What functional medicine actually is — and why "care of the baby" and "care of the mother" are not the same thing
• Why so many preeclampsia cases are preventable — and how early it really starts
• The "preeclampsia mimickers" that look exactly like the real thing but aren't
• How your thyroid plays a role in so many pregnancy complications
• The protein conversation where Sarah and I respectfully disagreed and I greatly appreciate her perspective
• Why your first-trimester body is begging for carbs — and the science behind those cravings
• The truth about heme vs non-heme iron, and how to actually raise low iron
• The thing you literally cannot diet or supplement your way out of (and most of us are guilty of it)
• Why "warrior-style" workouts might not be serving your pregnant body — and what to do instead
• The early lab markers that can flag preeclampsia risk — and the caution to have about who's reading them
• Sarah's one message for every pregnant mama — the one that takes the pressure off

One quick note before you listen — this episode is for information and education, not medical advice. Always work with a provider you trust for your pregnancy and birth. 

Connect with Sarah:
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functional.maternity/
🌐 Website: www.functionalmaternity.com

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