During pregnancy, iron is a very crucial nutrient for both the mother and the growing baby. During pregnancy, your blood supply increases by about 50% to transport nutrients and oxygen to your baby and all the tissues in your body. Without an adequate intake of iron,...
Eating plenty of protein before and during pregnancy is essential for a variety of reasons! Research states that a protein-rich diet is linked to increased fertility and embryonic survival, as well as the healthy growth and development of the fetus. Protein is also a...
Preconception nutrition is a term used to describe nutrition in the weeks, months, or even years leading up to pregnancy or between pregnancies. In recent years, there have been a variety of studies about the importance of preconception nutrition when it comes to...
If you have anemia during pregnancy, you are not alone! The body goes through many changes during pregnancy, and the demand for multiple nutrients is increased. During pregnancy, the volume of blood increases, and more nutrients like iron are needed to make more red...
While such an exciting time, labor and delivery require a lot of hard work. Childbirth has even been compared to running a marathon in research. Your body needs good nutrition to keep up the energy needed to push a new human being out. In some cases, you will find...
Here at The Prenatal Nutritionist if there is one thing we know for sure, it’s that food and nutrition play a super important role throughout pregnancy and in preparation for labor. Consuming a variety of whole food choices helps to nourish baby and mother during...
