Gigi’s Guide to Building a Healthy Baby (and Feeling Good Doing It)

If you know me at all, you know I’m that supplement-loving, oil-huffing, belly-rubbing, label-reading, truth-telling, mom-cheering, God-trusting kind of Gigi. 😄I’ve been walking with mamas for over 40 years, long before being a “certified doula” was even trendy. But yep, I’m

certified and have loved every moment!!

I’m fully convinced that many of the health struggles we’re seeing in today’s littles and the straight-up cray cray moms are feeling postpartum are traced back to tiny nutrient imbalances that never got corrected.

It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes, it’s just a missing mineral or a misfiring B vitamin, but it adds up. And Mama, you deserve better.

You are literally building a whole human from scratch, and that tiny miracle needs so many nutrients every single day.

And hear me when I say this: You are not just a suitcase carrying precious cargo. Your health, your cells, your strength, it all matters too. A thriving baby starts with a thriving YOU. 💕

I’ve worked with tons of mamas over the years who struggled with severe morning sickness and sensitivity to prescription prenatal vitamins. Many of them simply couldn’t tolerate the synthetic vitamins, dyes, and fillers, including my daughter. She tried the typical ones… and they made her feel awful.

So of course, I went full research mode. And what I landed on?

Young Living’s Master Formula, paired with a few clean, pregnancy-friendly supports that fill in all the gaps. Because you simply can’t skip out on the nutrients you and your little one MUST have. It’s just too important. 💛

Why I love Master Formula as a foundation for mommas during pregnancy:

While it’s not technically labeled as a prenatal, Master Formula has become my go-to recommendation for expecting mamas because it checks nearly every box with clean, bioavailable ingredients your body can actually use. Be sure to clear it with your OB & add the extras for FULL support.

Master Formula comes loaded with:

• ✨ Methylated folate (not synthetic folic acid)

• ✨ B vitamins, C, D3, A, E, and minerals

• ✨ Essential oils + enzymes to help absorption

• ✨ Whole food nutrition

• ✨ No junk fillers, artificial dyes, or preservatives

That said, Master Formula is not a one-stop shop for mommas. Please be sure to check out the additions listed below. These extra nutrients are crucial for building that sweet baby from head to toe. 💛

What we paired with Master Formula and WHY

(All Young Living unless noted)

• ✔️ Green Omega – Plant-based DHA + EPA→ Essential for baby’s brain, eye, and nervous system development, plus supports mom’s heart health, circulation, and hormone balance.

• ✔️ MindWise – For choline + brain support→ Choline is a major player in fetal brain and spinal cord development and helps mom with focus, memory, and mood stability.

  • Also supports healthy blood flow and cellular protection with CoQ10 and SPECTRA antioxidants.

• ✔️ NingXia Red – Antioxidant-packed wolfberry puree→ Delivers powerful antioxidants, vitamins, and trace minerals to support baby’s growing cells and mama’s energy, immune system, sleep, and healthy blood sugar balance. Gentle enough for pregnancy, powerful enough for postpartum. Bonus: It also helps with iron absorption thanks to the natural vitamin C.

• ✔️ Super Cal Plus – Calcium, magnesium, D3, + MK-7→ Helps baby develop strong bones, teeth, and a healthy nervous system, while reducing leg cramps, insomnia, and muscle tension in mom.D3 also helps calcium reach baby’s brain and heart.

• ✔️ Super B – Extra B vitamins→ Yes, Master Formula has B vitamins, but pregnancy raises your need for B6 and B12, essential for neurodevelopment, red blood cell formation, and DNA production. Super B also helps ease nausea, fatigue, and stress, and it's amazing postpartum.

• ✔️ Mineral Essence – Liquid trace minerals→ Trace minerals like magnesium, selenium, and potassium support neural signaling, hydration, and hormone regulation. They help moms stay energized, regular, and calm, and support healthy adrenals and blood pressure.

Non-YL Add-In I Love

Ironology Iron + C→ This is a non-negotiable for building baby’s blood supply and keeping mama energized, oxygenated, and thriving. Iron helps build baby’s brain and red blood supply, supports the placenta, and ensures oxygen reaches every developing tissue.

For mom, it helps prevent fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath without causing constipation.

Again, be sure to check with your OB and request that they do a full iron/ferritin panel. For example, say," Can you order a full iron panel with ferritin? I want to check my iron status, including ferritin, serum iron, TIBC, and transferrin saturation." It REALLY is THAT important & ignored by many.

Why it Matters:

Low iron or ferritin in pregnancy has been linked to:

• Fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath

• Increased risk of preterm birth and low birth weight

• Developmental delays in baby’s brain & nervous system

• Postpartum depression and delayed recovery

✨ Bonus Gigi Tips 💦🍋

I know this might sound counterintuitive, especially since we've all been taught to avoid salt because of water retention and swelling, but hear me out. I highly recommend starting your mornings with:

Warm Lemon Water

• 8 oz of warm water

• ½ a fresh lemon, juiced

• a pinch of mineral-rich Celtic sea salt

• 1 - 10 drops of Grapefruit Vitality or any citrus.

→ This combo hydrates mama on a cellular level, supports digestion, and eases early pregnancy nausea. 🍋 The lemon and grapefruit help your liver process hormones, while the Celtic salt replenishes electrolytes and trace minerals, so important when you're growing a whole human!

And here’s the key: don’t just guzzle and go. Sip water consistently throughout the day to keep hydration levels steady, support energy, and help your body actually hold onto the water you're drinking, not just pee it all out 10 minutes later. Hydrated mama = happier everything. 💦

One more Gigi fave for your pregnant body!!

Inner Beauty Collagen – This is an extra that might just change the game for you!! 💥

During pregnancy, it helps with:→ Skin resilience (hello stretch marks!)→ Joint comfort + pelvic stability→ Gut lining + nutrient absorption

And postpartum:→ Tissue repair (think pelvic floor + core!)→ Hormonal + skin balance→ Hair, skin, and nail support

Mix it with water or NingXia and sip your way to glowing from the inside out. ✨

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