Navigating through a Lactose Intolerance Life
Many lactose-intolerant, pregnant parents may wonder about the different alternatives of dairy products abundant in calcium that are safe to consume. In this blog, we will explore important and essential foods to implement into your daily diet.
Your Unique Bump Needs Unique Nutrition!
How is a customized nutrition plan curated for an expectant parent? In this blog, we will discuss why customization is significant to the overall wellbeing of you and your child.
Black Maternal Health Vs White Maternal Health
Poverty During Pregnancy–Challenges and The Hard Truth
Poverty During Pregnancy–Challenges and The Hard Truth
Poverty During Pregnancy–Challenges and The Hard Truth
Protein and Pregnancy To Nourish Your Baby
When getting ready for a new baby, there are a lot of things you must buy and prepare. You’ve probably started looking at cribs, schools in your area, baby clothes and decorating a room for your little one. However, one important to-do list item that pregnant mothers often forget is to focus on obtaining adequate protein each day. It may sound like a lot on top of the other things you need to do, but I promise it is very easy. Read more to find out about the importance of protein intake for pregnant women.
Black Maternal Mortality: The Hard Truth
People experience pregnancy differently, and people can have varying pregnancy outcomes. Black people have a unique experience when it comes to pregnancy that disproportionately impacts their maternal mortality and morbidity rates. Read more to learn about the disproportionate trends in maternal mortality among Black women in the United States, and the factors/systems that play a role in these trends.
Honoring Yourself Postpartum
Congratulations on your little one! You might be thinking, what now? Read more to find out a little bit of what to expect during postpartum life and what nutrition and lifestyle tips will help to honor you and your baby.
Navigating the Third Trimester: The Home Stretch
You’ve reached the home stretch, congratulations! Soon, you’ll be welcoming a new member to your family. Your body is continuing to undergo changes to accommodate your growing baby. Read more to learn how to navigate these continuing changes to safely welcome your new addition to the family!
Second Trimester Tips: Navigating the “Golden Period”
Your baby is growing and their taste buds are developing! Your body is going through a lot of changes so it may be time to make some changes to your nutrition and lifestyle to account for this! Read more to find out what nutritional changes and lifestyle changes to make so you can have a positive impact on your baby’s growth and taste preferences!
Can I Eat for Two?
What are macronutrients and why are they important? How can I incorporate them into my meals and still eat how I want and when I feel hungry? Read more to learn all about macronutrients and positive eating behaviors during pregnancy!
A Note for the Caffeine Aficionado
There is conflicting data about how much caffeine is safe to consume, if any, while pregnant. Read more to find detailed information on why reducing caffeine consumption is important and tips on what beverages to choose from.
First Trimester Tips: Navigating The Beginning of Your Pregnancy
You want to kick off this pregnancy right! So let’s go over some of the basics to keep your nutrition top tier as you navigate your first trimester.
Naked Carbs: What they are and how to dress them
What in the world is a naked carb?! In this article we are going to dive into carbohydrates and what it means for them to be naked and how to dress them up to make the most of your carbohydrates!
Gestational Diabetes: What You Need to Know to Ease Your Mind and Help You Manage
Have questions about gestational diabetes? Read more to learn how you can manage without fear and learn what is best for you and your baby!
What is Matcha?
What is matcha? In this blog, we will discuss the nutrition profile of this up-and-coming drink and if it is safe to consume during pregnancy.
Why Shop Local?
Shopping local is a buzz phrase you may have heard about recently. This term can mean a few different things and we’re here to talk about them!