Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, and motherhood asks a lot of that body. One simple way to give it the building blocks it needs through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum is adding collagen to your daily routine.
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Why motherhood asks so much of your body
Motherhood asks the feminine body to do some of the most beautiful work there is: building an entirely new human being while still sustaining itself. That work is also deeply demanding. It takes energy far beyond what we usually mean when we say we are "tired," the kind of biological energy created deep within our cells that powers the constant work of growing, nourishing, and protecting new life.
When we understand how much our bodies are doing, we become more intentional about giving them the building blocks they need to thrive through each season. One simple way to do that is to add a clean, flavorless collagen to your daily routine.
Where collagen shows up during pregnancy
Research on the maternal-fetal interface, the place where mother and developing baby meet, describes how the uterine lining (the endometrium) changes as a pregnancy is established. The extracellular matrix, the network that surrounds and supports our cells, breaks down and remodels, and collagen is one of its most abundant components.1
Collagen types: Type I and Type III
You may hear about collagen "types." Type I forms strong, sturdy fibers, while Type III is associated with flexibility and elasticity. Yonder Flavorless Collagen Peptides are hydrolyzed bovine collagen, a source of Type I and Type III, from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle.
Do not forget whole foods
Collagen supplementation is an easy way to increase your daily intake, and whole foods are another important way to support collagen in the body. Different connective tissues contain different types of collagen, so eating a variety of collagen-rich foods during fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum is very important.
Traditional foods such as stock, chicken skin, fish, and slow-cooked cuts of meat with tendons and cartilage naturally contain collagen. They also provide amino acids such as glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline, along with nutrients like vitamin C, copper, and zinc that the body uses to make and maintain its own collagen. Incorporating a variety of these foods into your diet can be a simple, nourishing way to support your body's natural production.
Making collagen part of your routine
Fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum are three incredibly important seasons of a woman's life. Eating a nutrient-dense, whole-food diet, prioritizing protein and collagen-rich foods, and giving the body the building blocks it needs can help support the incredible work happening. I love that Yonder makes high-quality collagen an easy part of a mother's daily routine.
Every pregnancy is different, so talk with your healthcare provider before adding any supplement during pregnancy or while nursing. When you are ready, explore our grass-fed collagen collection.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take collagen while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Talk with your healthcare provider before adding any supplement during pregnancy or while nursing. Every pregnancy is different, and your provider can advise on what is right for you.
What is collagen and why does it matter in motherhood?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, found throughout the body in tendons, skin, bone, and cartilage. The amino acids in collagen support a range of normal body functions.
What foods contain collagen?
Traditional foods such as stock, chicken skin, fish, and slow-cooked cuts of meat with tendons and cartilage naturally contain collagen. They also provide amino acids such as glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline.
What types of collagen are in Yonder Collagen?
Yonder Flavorless Collagen Peptides are hydrolyzed bovine collagen, a source of Type I and Type III, from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle.
How much collagen should I take?
Yonder Flavorless Collagen Peptides provide 10 to 20g of collagen per one to two scoops. During pregnancy and postpartum, ask your healthcare provider what amount is right for you.
About the author
About Yonder
Yonder was started by two lifelong friends, Sheri and Gina, who put people over profits. Yonder Flavorless Collagen Peptides are grass-fed, third-party tested for heavy metals, and certified Glyphosate Residue-Free by The Detox Project. Read our story.
References
The research referenced above:
- Collagen at the maternal-fetal interface in human pregnancy (review). Int J Biol Sci, 2020. DOI
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