Whipping up a pregnancy smoothie is a delicious, nutrient-dense option, especially when you’re feeling nauseous or experiencing pregnancy-related food aversions. Give these delicious, dietitian-approved smoothie recipes a try! Smoothies were definitely an easy “go-to” meal option during my all of my pregnancies! In fact, they’re one of the best foods for a healthy pregnancy in…
Foods that Fight Nausea During Pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms experienced during pregnancy. Here is a list of foods that help to fight nausea during pregnancy. Have you experienced nausea and vomiting in your pregnancy? You’re definitely not alone! Between 70-80% of women report nausea and/or vomiting when pregnant. These symptoms can range from mild nausea to severe nausea…
Pregnancy Cravings: When Do They Start and Why?
If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may have questions about food cravings, such as “when do pregnancy cravings start any why?” or “is it normal to be craving certain foods during pregnancy?”. As a registered dietitian, I teach you everything you need to know about pregnancy cravings in this post. Pregnancy is…
The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy Nutrition in 2021
Your pregnancy test is positive, and emotions are plenty! First of all, congratulations. I remember all of these feelings very well. Along with all the excitement comes a lot of questions, especially when it comes to nutrition. I’m here to help! As a registered dietitian who specializes in child and family nutrition, I’m asked all…
Pregnancy Food Aversions & Cravings: What’s Normal?
Food cravings and aversions are very common during pregnancy. As a pediatric registered dietitian, nutrition and food safety for moms-to-be is my specialty! In this post, I share what some common pregnancy cravings and food aversions are, when they start, why they happen, and what’s perfectly normal! About 75% of women say that they have…
Pregnancy & Weight Gain: How to Know If You’re Not Gaining Enough
Many women struggle with gaining too much weight during pregnancy. But what happens when the opposite is true, and you’re not gaining enough weight during pregnancy? Here’s what you need to know about weight gain during pregnancy. If you’d like to learn more about this topic in a visual way, check out my Google web stories…