Prenatal Nutrition

• 3 Crucial Nutrients for Baby’s Brain Development From a Pregnancy Nutritionist

  

  Did you know that some of the most important nutrients for your baby’s brain development aren’t included in every prenatal vitamin? It’s one of the reasons both your food choices and your supplement choices matter during pregnancy to ensure you’re meeting all of your prenatal nutrient needs. As a pregnancy nutritionist, here are three nutrients…

• 3 Vital Nutrients for the First Trimester from a Pregnancy Nutritionist

  

  The early weeks of pregnancy are a time of rapid growth and development. Certain nutrients are particularly important in the first trimester to support you and your growing baby. As a pregnancy nutritionist, I support my clients in understanding which nutrients are especially important at each stage of pregnancy. In the first trimester, these three…

• A Pregnancy Nutritionist’s Guide to the First Trimester

  

  You find out you’re pregnant. It’s an exciting chapter, but it can come with a flood of questions: What foods should I be eating? Which foods do I need to avoid? How can I make sure my baby is getting all the right nutrients, especially when I have morning sickness or food aversions? It’s easy…

• 5 Prenatal Nutrition Mistakes from a Pregnancy Nutritionist

  

  Of all the stages in life, pregnancy is when nutrition is of utmost importance. As your body works around the clock to grow a human, your nutritional needs increase to support these changes. Proper prenatal nutrition is key to support a healthy pregnancy and optimal fetal development. Despite its importance, many expectant mothers lack proper…

• 3 Essential Nutrients Your Prenatal Vitamin May Be Missing (According to a Pregnancy Nutritionist)

  

  When you’re expecting, meeting the increased nutrient demands is essential to support a healthy pregnancy and optimal fetal development. While prenatal vitamins are a key component of prenatal nutrition, they often fall short of providing everything you need. In fact, there is no standard formula for prenatal vitamins, and the options on the market can…

• Snack Ideas For Gestational Diabetes From A Pregnancy Nutritionist

  

  Navigating eating with gestational diabetes can be a challenge, especially when it comes to finding foods that are enjoyable, but still keep your blood sugar stable. As a pregnancy nutritionist, I understand the importance of balancing your nutritional needs without sacrificing the foods that you love. That’s why I’ve put together a list of delicious…

• What To Look For In A Prenatal Vitamin: Insights from a Pregnancy Nutritionist

  

  While you are not eating for two when pregnant, you are certainly nourishing for two. During pregnancy, certain nutrient needs increase significantly from the pre-pregnancy time. Prenatal vitamins are incredibly important to help fill in the nutrient gaps from your diet. However, the supplements available on the market can vary quite a bit. Different prenatal…

• Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Pregnancy From a Pregnancy Nutritionist

  

  When pregnant, it’s important to make the right food choices to ensure you are obtaining all of the nutrients that your body needs to support your developing baby. Breakfast is a great opportunity to kick-start the day with some nutrient-dense foods and set the rest of the day up for success. As a pregnancy nutritionist,…

• Iron-Rich Foods For Pregnancy: Tips from a Pregnancy Nutritionist

  

  Iron is a mineral that is important during pregnancy. It is necessary for oxygen transportation, physical growth, neurological development, and gene regulation (1, 2). During pregnancy, iron needs increase by 50% (1). This increased need puts pregnant women at risk of consuming inadequate iron, which could lead to iron deficiency and/or anemia. Iron deficiency and/or…

• Pregnancy Superfoods From a Pregnancy Nutritionist

  

  Pregnancy nutrition so often focuses on which foods to avoid. While it is important to understand which foods should be avoided during pregnancy, it’s also important to understand which foods contain important nutrients for pregnancy. As a pregnancy nutritionist, I will be sharing some of my favorite pregnancy superfoods.