Not only can pregnancy be challenging, but it can also be confusing. Eat this. Don't eat that. Advice coming from everyone and in every direction, from your grandmother to your well-intentioned best friend. Even as a dietitian revisiting research is important to stay abreast on current recommendations particularly around pregnancy. A new book just hit the shelves by Lily … [Read more...] about Book Review: Real Food for Pregnancy
Book Review: Baby-Led Feeding
Have you heard the buzz around a baby-led weaning (BLW) approach to feeding infants? If not, get started here with "What is Baby-Led Weaning?" . This popular feeding method is no longer just a trend, it's here to stay. If you're digesting your way through the many articles around why (Here's 5 Reasons Why) you should consider a baby-led feeding approach, and deciding to give it … [Read more...] about Book Review: Baby-Led Feeding
8 Best Folic Acid Foods to Eat Prior to Getting Pregnant
What's the Big Deal with Folic Acid Folic acid is indeed a big deal. This important B-Vitamin plays a role in cell division and growth, RNA and DNA synthesis, and brain health. It is strongly encouraged that women planning to get pregnant should supplement with Folic Acid for a full year prior to trying to conceive. The recommended amount for women trying to conceive is … [Read more...] about 8 Best Folic Acid Foods to Eat Prior to Getting Pregnant
Fertility self care
Everyone’s journey to starting a family looks and feels different, especially when you are struggling with infertility. My personal fertility journey had many highs, lows, and bumps along the way. As both a dietitian and a woman who walked through the struggles of getting pregnant, there are emotional waves that we all ride out. Let’s take a look at ways to be kind to you while … [Read more...] about Fertility self care
Fertility foods: 8 foods to boost reproductive health
Struggling with fertility can be one of the most heart-wrenching and frustrating endeavors. Getting pregnant is not as easy as the movies make it out to be. The causes of infertility abound and often leave health care practitioners and patients with many questions. There is still so much that is unknown when it comes to reproductive health, but research is on the rise and food … [Read more...] about Fertility foods: 8 foods to boost reproductive health