Ep. 85/Navigating Nutrition During Pregnancy

Jun 26

In this podcast episode, Cynthia Donovan and Stephanie Lauri discuss the critical role of nutrition during pregnancy. They explore the gaps in prenatal nutrition education, the importance of balanced meals, and how to manage food aversions and nausea.

Stephanie shares practical tips for expecting mothers to optimize their nutrition while maintaining a realistic and flexible approach to eating. Cynthia and Stephanie emphasize the importance of hydration, managing constipation, and the need for a balanced diet. The conversation also touches on the significance of trusting one's body during pregnancy, especially regarding weight management and the individual nature of pregnancy experiences. Practical tips for symptom relief and meal planning are provided, making it a valuable resource for expectant mothers.

Takeaways:

Nutrition is often overlooked in prenatal care visits even though many women have questions about nutrition during pregnancy.
Balanced meals and eating frequently help with nausea and energy levels.
Full-fat products are important for nutrient absorption.
Different nutrients are important at different pregnancy stages.
Food aversions are common and can be managed, just as comfort foods can be made more nutritious.
Smoothies are a great way to add nutrition and Stephanie has a smoothie recipe freebie linked below!
It's important to focus on what to add, not restrict.
Constipation is common in pregnancy due to slowed motility.
Hydration is crucial, but can be challenging due to nausea so try spacing out your water intake.
Trial and error is essential for symptom management during pregnancy.
Leaving snacks at bedside can help with morning nausea.
Increasing fiber intake is important for digestion, but it should be done gradually.
Movement, like walking, can aid in digestion and bowel movements.
A variety of foods should be incorporated for balanced nutrition.
Trusting your body is vital during pregnancy and postpartum.
Weight gain varies greatly among individuals and does not determine baby health.

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Meet our guest Stephanie! She's a registered dietitian nutritionist who helps women feel more confident in their nutrition during pregnancy

She's helped thousands of moms-to-be improve their pregnancy symptoms like nausea, heartburn, and low energy (hg excluded) & helped take away the stress of knowing or having to think about what to eat when nothing sounds great anyway.

Follow Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pregnancy_nutritionist?igsh=ajRibnJ5MWhlOXJo

Stephanie's Top 5 Pregnancy Symptom Relief Smoothie Recipes Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/649e5b16cac3e37f36e4a4d0

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