Congratulations! You’re expecting.

Pregnancy is a time when nutrition is of upmost importance for your health and that of your baby (or babies). It’s also an excellent time to consult with a nutritionist to make sure that you are getting ample nutrient-rich foods and gaining appropriate weight throughout your pregnancy.

1st trimester: Get off to a good start by learning about the best foods to eat and the appropriate amount of weight to gain during this trimester.

2nd trimester: Manage your weight gain, address digestive issues, help prevent gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, maintain good energy levels, and support your emotional health.

3rd trimester: Continue to focus on great nutrition for brain development for the baby. Develop strategies for post-pregnancy nutrition, breastfeeding, and weight loss.

In addition to focusing on your specific trimester, we also continue to work on digestive health, anti-inflammatory foods, blood sugar regulation and decreasing stress levels.

Prenatal specialty topics include:

• Supplement review – are you taking an appropriate prenatal for you?
• Do you need an omega-3? What about DHA?
• What nutritional supplements are beneficial or harmful during pregnancy?
• What trimesters do you need additional nutrients for bone building or brain development?
• Twins & Triplets Calorie and Protein Needs
• Preventing preeclampsia
• Incorporating nutrient-dense foods into your diet
• Gaining adequate weight from your pre-pregnancy weight during pregnancy
• Exercising during pregnancy
• Preventing and/or managing gestational diabetes
• Lactation nutrition & Tips for babies first foods

Please call 312.321.0004 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT or for online scheduling CLICK HERE.