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The latest scientific research has revealed new ways to optimize maternal health, reduce the chance of complications, and nurture a baby’s growth and development—right from the start of pregnancy. Rebecca Fett, author of the bestselling fertility book It Starts with the Egg, now brings the same proactive and evidence-based approach to pregnancy health. She distills the latest studies into actionable steps for each trimester, helping you choose the right supplements, manage common pregnancy symptoms, and prepare for labor and delivery.

It Starts with the Egg is your practical guide to the latest science, with clear guidance on strategies such as minimizing exposure to toxins, choosing the right vitamins and supplements to safeguard developing eggs, and implementing nutritional advice gleaned from the latest studies.

We are currently witnessing a paradigm shift in the understanding of autoimmune disease. The latest scientific research reveals that an individual’s microbiome can have a profound impact on inflammation throughout the body. In those with psoriasis or autoimmune arthritis, there is often a lack of beneficial bacteria that normally calm the immune system - known as “keystone” species. Without these species, harmful bacteria can flourish, the gut barrier becomes damaged, and the immune system runs wild.

As pesquisas mais recentes revelam que a qualidade dos óvulos é vital para determinar quanto tempo uma mulher levará para engravidar e também para diminuir os riscos de interrupção da gravidez. A baixa qualidade dos óvulos é a causa isolada mais comum de infertilidade relacionada ao envelhecimento, de abortos espontâneos e de ciclos malsucedidos de fertilização in vitro.