In this episode, Stephanie and Elana discuss key takeaways from episode 88 with Dr. Lynch, clarify important points he made, and provide insight into our personal/professional experience with these concepts. 

Topics Discussed

• Nitrous oxide during labor
• What we can do to prevent and eliminate infections during pregnancy
• Is supplemental glutathione safe during pregnancy
• Considerations before giving vaccines
• Genes and postpartum mental health
• The importance of choline for mamas
• And more!

Dr. Benjamin Lynch's Bio 

Benjamin Lynch, ND received his Cell and Molecular Biology, BS from the University of Washington and his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from Bastyr University. His passion for identifying the cause of disease directed him towards nutrigenomics and methylation dysfunction. Currently, he researches, writes and presents worldwide on the topic of MTHFR, methylation defects and genetic control. You may learn more about Dr. Lynch and his work at www.drbenlynch.com. Dr. Lynch is the President of www.SeekingHealth.com, a supplement company oriented towards disease prevention and health promotion. He lives in Seattle, WA with his wife, Nadia, and three boys, Tasman, Mathew and Theodor.

Enjoy the listen!

Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher!

Shownotes:

• Seeking Health Prenatal Supplements we recommend Seeking Health
• Great video on Dirty Genes and Vaccines
• Great video interview of Dr. Lynch talking more about vaccines "Do Vaccines Cause Autism" with Dr. Paul Thomas MD
• Free Dirty Genes Bonus Chapter 
• Dr. Ben Lynch's Website
• StrateGene 
• Dr. Ben Lynch's Supplement Line: Seeking Health
• Dirty Genes on Amazon 
• Follow Dr. Ben Lynch on Facebook and Instagram
• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

In this episode, Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Ben Lynch, Naturopathic Physician and expert in the field of epigenetics. We discuss how lifestyle factors play an important role in mitigating health complications and genetic predispositions. We identify practical strategies to set your family up for success.

Topics Discussed

• What is epigenetics and how does it impact our pregnancy and babies
• What does it mean to have genes that are acting dirty
• An in-depth look at MTHFR specifically for mamas and mamas to be. What everyone must know!
• Dr. Lynch’s advice on how to optimize your child’s vaccine outcomes
• How to eliminate adverse reactions to vaccines
• How parent’s genes impact their children’s genes
• How to help “clean” our “dirty genes”
• MTHFR and the role it plays in postpartum mental health
• An in-depth look at what methylation is and the role it plays in so many functions of the body
• PEMT and the role this gene plays in choline production and gallbladder health
• Why choline is so important for pregnant women and the dosing and product Dr. Lynch recommends every pregnant woman to take
• Genetic testing and analysis
• And more! 

Dr. Benjamin Lynch's Bio 

Benjamin Lynch, ND received his Cell and Molecular Biology, BS from the University of Washington and his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from Bastyr University. His passion for identifying the cause of disease directed him towards nutrigenomics and methylation dysfunction. Currently, he researches, writes and presents worldwide on the topic of MTHFR, methylation defects and genetic control. You may learn more about Dr. Lynch and his work at www.drbenlynch.com. Dr. Lynch is the President of www.SeekingHealth.com, a supplement company oriented towards disease prevention and health promotion. He lives in Seattle, WA with his wife, Nadia, and three boys, Tasman, Mathew and Theodor.

Enjoy the listen!

Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher!

Shownotes:

• Free Dirty Genes Bonus Chapter 
• Dr. Ben Lynch's Website
• StrateGene 
• Dr. Ben Lynch's Supplement Line: Seeking Health
• Dirty Genes on Amazon 
• Follow Dr. Ben Lynch on Facebook and Instagram
• Great video interview of Dr. Lynch talking more about vaccines "Do Vaccines Cause Autism" with Dr. Paul Thomas MD
• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.