Supporting Your Immune System During Pregnancy

<div>Your immune system keeps you healthy and helps fight off infection. The classic perspective is that pregnancy suppresses your immune system. Advancements in our understanding of the immune system during pregnancy paint a more colorful picture. We now see the placenta as an immune regulatory organ. An intricate symphony is going on in your immune system to protect you and your baby during pregnancy. A more accurate way to describe it would be that pregnancy suppresses some aspects of your immune system and enhances others. Listen to this episode to learn how to support your immune system during pregnancy.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Thank you to our sponsors</div> <div> </div> <div>VTech is North America's leading #1 baby monitor brand and the most trusted choice for baby monitors. The <a href= "https://pregnancypodcast.com/vcare" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Vtech V-Care Over the Crib Smart Nursery Baby Monitor</a> is everything you could want in a monitor to keep an eye on your baby and ensure they are safely sleeping. The V-Care has built-in intelligence to alert you if your baby's face is covered or has rolled over on their stomach, full high-definition video, infrared night vision technology, and even analysis of sleep patterns and quality. The V-Care Over the Crib Smart Nursery Baby Monitor is exclusively available on <a href= "https://pregnancypodcast.com/vcare" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Amazon</a>.</div> <div> </div> <div>20% off <a href="https://pregnancypodcast.com/feet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mommy Steps</a> or <a href="file:///Users/vanessamerten/Desktop/12-3%20Supporting%20Your%20Imune%20System/Text%20Files/Form" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Form</a> insoles with the promo code FEET. Studies show pregnancy can make your feet grow. In one study, 61% of participants had a measurable increase in foot length, and 22% reported going up a shoe size. The thought of going up a shoe size and having to replace every pair of shoes you own might freak you out. The good news is tha