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Supports maternal digestion and a stable gut microbiome, and helps buffer the blood-sugar swings pregnancy hormones can worsen.
Trimester focus
| Stage | For the mother | For the baby |
|---|---|---|
| First trimester | Eases the constipation that early progesterone-driven gut slowing often causes. | No direct fetal role; benefits flow indirectly via maternal gut health. |
| Second trimester | Keeps offsetting progesterone's slowing of gut motility as the uterus grows. | Indirect benefit via a healthier maternal microbiome, linked to immune programming. |
| Third trimester | Continues easing constipation, now compounded by reduced space and iron supplements. | Microbiome-mediated benefits continue to support immune development. |
Target note
Oats, banana, pasta, sweet potato, fruit carry it.