It’s safe to say there were a lot of things about pregnancy, birth, postpartum healing, and motherhood that surprised me. When it came to my postpartum recovery, I made the naive assumption that I’d have an easy time with recovery and return to movement. Both … continue reading
The first nutrition question I’m asked by newly pregnant mamas is “What foods do I need to avoid?” In some ways, this is understandable. Pregnancy feels rather high stakes. You don’t want to do anything to mess it up. Perhaps you’ve been reading articles online … continue reading
I had the pleasure of attending another movement retreat with Katy Bowman this past weekend (previous one was last year; here’s a recap of that experience). This program was focused specifically on pregnancy, called Movement Ecology During Pregnancy. I was lucky to get in; apparently … continue reading
Nausea during pregnancy, often termed “morning sickness,” is no joke. Some women seem to bypass this queasy phase, while others get hit HARD. Those that avoid it entirely are the exception, however, since researchers report that 70-80% of women will experience nausea at some … continue reading
From early on in my career, I’ve always loved being asked questions about nutrition, especially the weird ones. Questions lead to fascinating discussions, which leads to research, which leads to more questions, then more research, which ultimately, maybe, (hopefully), leads to some answers. This is … continue reading
As someone who has dealt with food sensitivities personally and professionally, I’m well-versed in elimination diets. I’ve written about it numerous times (here and here for starters). They can be a really powerful tool, but also have some downsides. My colleague and fellow real food … continue reading
Last week, I had the pleasure of teaching a webinar on gestational diabetes for Evidence Based Birth (EBB). If you’re not familiar with this amazing resource, they offer independent evidence-based analyses on birth practices & prenatal healthcare, so mamas and their providers can make informed … continue reading
The field of nutrition is full of controversy. I’m no stranger to it. It’s actually one of the reasons I love my profession so much. Nutrition is complex, science is ever-evolving, and there are so many dots to connect. Compared to a lot of fields, … continue reading
There are so many expectations about what you’ll go through during pregnancy, but perhaps most publicized are pregnancy cravings and aversions. Pickles and ice cream? Nauseous at the smell of raw meat? Unshakeable need for sushi? Utter disgust at the sight of green vegetables? I … continue reading
It’s common knowledge that pregnancy increases your nutrient requirements, but did you know that nutrient needs are actually higher during early postpartum? That’s right. Your body has done the amazing feat of growing a brand new human being and its work is not done yet. … continue reading
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