32. Eczema, Colic & Food Allergies: How Your Pregnancy Gut Health Shapes Baby's Future

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In this episode I'm sitting down with Jessica Ramdhany Thomas, a functional pediatric practitioner and mom of two, to uncover the surprising connection between your gut health during pregnancy and your baby's future health. We're diving deep into how the microbiome you cultivate now can impact whether your little one develops eczema, colic, food allergies—and even affect generations to come.

Jessica shares her personal journey from teacher burnout to fertility breakthrough, two unexpected C-sections, and the challenges of formula feeding when breastfeeding didn't go as planned. Her story is raw, real, and full of hope for mamas who feel like they haven't done everything "perfectly."

Whether you're currently pregnant, trying to conceive, or dealing with mysterious health issues in your little ones, this conversation will open your eyes to the God-designed connection between mama's gut and baby's health—and the powerful tools we now have to support both.

In this episode, we discuss: 

🌱 What the gut microbiome actually is and why it matters during pregnancy 

🍼 How C-sections and formula feeding affect baby's microbiome (and what you can do about it) 

🔬 Vaginal seeding: what it is and how to talk to your provider about it 

🥦 Why elimination diets might be making things worse (and what to do instead) 

✨ The four key bacterial strains every baby needs for optimal health 

💊 Simple steps to support your gut health without overwhelming lifestyle changes

Mentioned in this episode: 

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more

✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course including breastfeeding basics

💛 Work with Me 1:1 - Personalized pregnancy and birth support that integrates faith and evidence-based care, including virtual coaching, doula support, and comprehensive childbirth education

📱 Yuka App - for scanning products and finding healthier swaps 

💚 Made Wholistic - Jessica's Instagram (@madewholistic) 

📧 Contact Jessica: jessicathomas@madewholistic.com or book a consult here

🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: You can now purchase them here

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Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one birth story at a time. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!

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