Dear Andreas,

I am pregnant with our fourth child. This is a bit of a surprise as I was thinking to really take off and focus on transitioning to an alternative health career, now I will just blend the new baby in! I did have some interesting universal winks in regards, I believe, such as learning about a new wave of starchildren (I was actually pregnant and didn't know it when I read it) also dreaming of this conception. If you have any insight on this personal situation, that would be great. I am in the first trimester.

This is the first pregnancy I will experience much more conscious, including health, so pregnancy questions abound.
I was just beginning to do bowel cleansing in prep to liver flush. Now I am undecided on how far to proceed. You had mentioned to someone that flushing during nursing would not affect the baby if the toxins were not penetrated in connective tissue. How would I know if this is the case for me? If they are general signs, I would think so, such as chronic acne, low digestion, former depression, etc. I was thinking of at least going thru kidney cleansing (during the pregnancy only, I do plan to nurse).

What is the pass-through system for mother and fetus? Do substances cross through blood and digestion? If so, how would any flushing not be possibly passed through to the fetus? And what effect would this have on the fetus?

Also, I have read a little about Ayurvedic approach to pregnancy, in contrast to Western, is holistic. The pregnancy is revealing more profoundly weaknesses in digestion (constipation and gas) and in immunity (upper body colds). I have also been feeling 'drained' more often, heavier breathing, etc. Is there anything in addition to general principles that you would recommend? I am learning to follow this system. I have your older version, Keys to Health.

Thanks much and many blessings to you!
Lori Heartspirit