Healthy nutrition habits are one of the main keys to setting yourself up for a healthy birth. Getting ample protein, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and oils and good-quality salt in your diet are keys to good nutrition. Minimizing sugar intake is one of the most important things you can do in your pregnancy, and for some people this is easier… Read more →
I’m always getting my clients to be mindful of their snack habits and protein intake. (Stay away from sugar and make sure you’re eating protein throughout the day is the short and the long of it!). Try this snack for sneaking in some extra protein in your day. Use the date variant to also get in some healthy medjool dates… Read more →
Can I Eat During Labor? Absolutely! Some women feel hungry and thirsty during labor, especially in the early stages. Eating is especially important during early labour because it will keep up your strength and provide you with the energy you’re going to need in the long haul of active labor. You may naturally no longer wish to eat once you enter more active labor… Read more →
Breastfeeding is such a hot topic to discuss because there are so many benefits for the mother, the child, the environment and the health care system. Breastfeeding is an important part of the pregnancy and birth process and is by far the best way to provide your infant with good nutrition. The mother is a walking food source that sets… Read more →
Written by nutrition student, Teresa Butler What is Morning Sickness? Morning sickness is one of the most common and well known pregnancy symtoms. The precise cause of morning sickness is not known, but it is likely the result of the large change in hormone production. If your nausea is mild, you may be able to nourish yourself and eat normally.… Read more →