Prenatal Archives - Page 4 of 11

Choline in Pregnancy: Folate’s Long Lost Cousin

There are a lot of nutrients that (rightfully) get extra attention in pregnancy, like iron and folate, but what about the nutrients that don’t get their time in the spotlight? The ones that are not discussed at the doctor’s office, not mentioned in that flimsy … continue reading

CGM Experiment: What I learned as a non-diabetic from wearing a continuous glucose monitor

Yes, you read the title correctly. I do not have diabetes and I willingly chose to wear a CGM. Overall, this was an eye-opening “CGM experiment” and this post covers what I learned as a non diabetic from wearing a continuous glucose monitor (aka CGM). … continue reading

Why Thyroid Health Matters in Pregnancy

Pregnancy puts many organs and systems in your body to the test and that includes your thyroid. If you’re not yet acquainted with this tiny little gland, your thyroid is located at the front of your neck and produces several hormones that are crucial to … continue reading

5 Reasons Every New Mom Needs to See a Women’s Health Physical Therapist

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

Taking the Fear Out of Eating During Pregnancy

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

Recap: Movement Ecology During Pregnancy with Katy Bowman

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

5 Real Food Tips for Managing Nausea in Pregnancy

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

Clearing Up Nutrition for Pregnancy Myths

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

Continuing Education on Real Food Prenatal Nutrition

I recently 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 decisions … continue reading

Vegetarian Diet in Pregnancy: Nutrients of Concern

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

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