Homemade Bone Broth for Pregnancy

Looking for a nourishing, whole food way to support your pregnancy? This homemade bone broth recipe is packed with minerals, collagen, amino acids, and gut-healing goodness—perfect for growing mamas and their babies!

As a Certified Professional Midwife, I recommend bone broth to support:

*Iron levels & mineral absorption

*Hydration during pregnancy

*Digestive health and immunity

*Joint and tissue support as your body stretches and grows

*Glycine from bone broth may reduce oxidative stress linked to pre-eclampsia

Visit YouTube to watch a video where I’ll show you exactly how I make my favorite pregnancy-friendly bone broth, how to store it, and even some simple ways to use it in your daily meals.

https://youtu.be/hRYtf8EYxo8

————RECIPE————

Beef Bones, several pounds

2 carrots

2 Celery stalks

1 Onion

1/2 Garlic Bulb

1 Bay Leaf

Peppercorns

1 piece Kombu seaweed

1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Salt to taste

Water to cover by an inch

Instant Pot: High Pressure Cook 3-4hrs

Crockpot: Low, overnight to 24hrs

Stovetop: Simmered 8-12hrs

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References:

1. Glycine from bone broth may reduce oxidative stress linked to pre-eclampsia

Animal studies indicate that glycine, an amino acid abundant in bone broth, helps reduce oxidative stress—a key feature of pre-eclampsia. Moreover, women with pre-eclampsia often excrete less glycine, suggesting increased demand or depletion. Rich sources include connective tissue and bone-based foods.goldcoastdoulas.com

2. Collagen plays a structural and immunological role at the maternal-fetal interface

Collagen is a major component of the extracellular matrix in pregnancy and is integral to tissue remodeling at the maternal-fetal interface. Abnormal collagen expression has been linked to pathological conditions such as pre-eclampsia. Supporting collagen in the diet may, therefore, help promote normal tissue integrity and pregnancy progression.PMC

3. Bone broth is a mineral-rich, anti-inflammatory support

Bone broth supplies essential minerals—like calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium—alongside protein and collagen. These nutrients support immune health, blood pressure regulation, and overall maternal wellness, which are crucial in reducing inflammation and complications associated with pre-eclampsia.nationalgeographic.commdanderson.org