Pregnancy is a truly beautiful journey. It’s a time filled with a lot of changes, both in your life and physically. As your body adjusts and changes to grow your little one, you may experience some less-than-pleasant symptoms, like bloating. That uncomfortable...
Proper nutrition is important for good health, and it’s especially important during pregnancy. Women need to eat a variety of foods to support their pregnancy, and the “avoid list” is much shorter than many think. Unfortunately, a lot of the focus is on...
Unfortunately, many Americans and people around the world face challenges when trying to conceive. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that approximately one in six couples are affected by infertility. Nutrition can play an important role...
Certain routine tests are a part of your prenatal care when you’re expecting a bundle of joy. One of these routine tests is the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). This test is designed to see how well your body processes glucose, or sugar, during pregnancy. A...
Pregnant people go through so many physical changes from the very beginning of fetal development. Weight gain during pregnancy is inevitable, for most. There is a baby literally growing inside of you. So of course this will cause expectant mothers to gain weight. The...
There are many myths and misconceptions about food and nutrition during pregnancy. One question I’m often asked, especially during the summer, is, “Is chicken salad safe to eat during pregnancy?” Understandably so! Chicken salad is an easy lunch...
