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Fueling Your Pregnancy & Postpartum Journey with Expert Insights, Practical Tips, and Delicious Recipes
I'm breaking down the research behind nutrition to make it feel positive and actionable (instead of unrealistic!) Whether you're a mom-to-be, a new mom, or a professional serving pregnant/postpartum clients, this blog is for you.
Top 10 Nutrition Tips For Getting Pregnant
Here are 10 practical pre-pregnancy nutrition strategies you can start using today to boost your fertility, balance hormones, improve egg quality, support regular ovulation, and reduce the risk of fertility challenges and even pregnancy loss.
Pre-Pregnancy Diet: How to eat for fertility and a healthy pregnancy
Focusing on your nutrition before you get pregnant can significantly impact your fertility, pregnancy, and your baby’s future health. Learn about what to eat to lay the groundwork for a healthy pregnancy, easier postpartum recovery, and your child’s lifelong well-being.
Should You Avoid Cold Foods During Postpartum?
Is advice to avoid cold foods in postpartum evidence-based? Learn about why warm foods are often recommended and what the research really shows about cold foods during postpartum. Plus, get practical ideas for finding balance and making nutrition more realistic for the realities of postpartum life.
The Labour Prep Smoothie Recipe
Learn about the evidence on using dates and red raspberry leaf tea to support your labour, and how to combine both in a nutrient-packed Labour Prep Smoothie for the end of your pregnancy!
Key nutrients for before, during, and after pregnancy: Choline
Learn why Choline is one of the most needed nutrients for pregnancy and postpartum, plus how to make sure you’re getting enough in your meals and snacks!
Bone Broth for Pregnancy and Postpartum: All the details
Explore the benefits of bone broth for pregnancy & postpartum. Get tips tips on how to include it into your diet & a free copy of the Essential Bone Broth Guide!
Should You Drink Herbal Teas During Breastfeeding?
Find out how herbal teas can be part of your breastfeeding journey, focusing on safety, benefits, and optimal choices for health.
What To Eat with Pregnancy Nausea
Dealing with pregnancy nausea? You're not alone! Learn about hormonal triggers and real-life nutrition strategies to help you feel better with this blog post.
Protein: What you need for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding and How to Get In More
Discover how much protein you need during pregnancy, postpartum, and while breastfeeding. Explore top protein foods and decide if protein powders are for you.
THE RECIPES YOU NEED IN YOUR KITCHEN
Searching for simple, nutritious recipes for pregnancy? Check out The Food Doula Cookbook!
My award-winning collection of easy-to-cook recipes for pregnancy and postpartum, plus real-life advice on nutrition.