Protein in Pregnancy
Tweet Protein is important in pregnancy, as it support all new cell growth, in both the mom and baby. Beyond meeting these basic building requirements, protein has other benefits: it is slowly...
View ArticleMy Experience Eating in First Trimester Pregnancy – aggg!
Tweet Now that I am 12 weeks pregnant with my second child, I can come out of hiding and blog about my experiences! Talking to pregnant women as a part of my job is something I really enjoy. Being...
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Joys of Pregnancy: Hearburn, Headaches & Constipation!
Tweet I love certain things about being pregnant: feeling baby kicks, creating a new human being…….ok, that’s about it. Not such a fan of other side effects. Growing a baby is tough work, and changing...
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Delayed Cord Clamping
Tweet At starting solids classes I always get questions about when to start solids and concern with iron levels. It’s true that the most important nutrient your baby needs from food after 6 months of...
View ArticleThe Must-Take Pregnancy Supplement You’ve Never Heard Of
You likely know of the importance of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy. Folic acid is a B vitamin required for normal cell growth and development. It helps prevent neural tube defects (NTD)...
View ArticleSafe Shakes for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Moms
Avoid 1) Artificial Sweeteners 2) Soy (max 1 serving a day) 3) Rice -based smoothies (due to arsenic) 4) Herbs (can mimic drugs: natrual doesn’t equal safe!) Better options: To your smoothies add:...
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How to avoid “Booby Traps” to help meet your breastfeeding goals
Moms are pressured to breastfeed, but set-up to fail. If you wanted to breastfeeding but were not able, know that it’s NOT your fault! A lack of support and rampant ‘booby traps’ can make breastfeeding...
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Should I Avoid Allergenic Foods While Pregnant?
Did you know that it’s no longer recommended that pregnant women avoid high-risk allergen foods like peanuts? Yet some moms-to-be still to avoid these foods, thinking it may help prevent an allergy in...
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Help for Pregnancy Nausea
Are you pregnant and feeling sick? Welcome to the club! 50-90% of women experience nausea in pregnancy. While for many women this ends around the 13th week of pregnancy (for me it continued on!), here...
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