Sneaking snacks…

Pregnancy is the perfect time to really think about your nutrition more than before. In previous years, we’ve told women that they were eating for two. This lead to many women consuming way too many calories, not to mention lots of junk food. This put a strain on their health and that of their babies. [...]

Increasing your water intake….

Drinking water is always important for your health, but when you’re pregnant, it’s even more essential! To make sure you drink enough each day (anywhere from 64 to 100 ounces a day), try these recommendations: Designated Water Bottle with Straw I tend to drink a lot more water when I have a reusable bottle handy [...]

What NOT to eat at Thanksgiving…

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate. Typically these celebrations center around food and lots of it. The problem is that in pregnancy, some of these foods may be hazardous to you and your baby. Stay safe this Thanksgiving by avoiding the following foods: Undercooked Turkey Your turkey needs to [...]

EmPOWERing foods! Who knew?

~We’ve all heard about the importance of eating well in pregnancy. Women need more protein, more iron, more calcium, more calories, more, more, more… It can be overwhelming to think about how to actually achieve this. Try thinking quality—not quantity. It is possible, and simple, to incorporate a few nutrient-dense “power foods” into your diet [...]

Gone Fishin’…….

What’s high in protein, low in calories, and rich in nutrients? If you guessed chocolate, you’re wrong—there’s no protein—I only wish. If you guessed ice cream, you’re wrong—there’s too many calories—I only wish. If you guessed fish or seafood, you’re right—but not exactly what I had in mind. Fish has always been considered an essential [...]

Will one glass of beer or wine hurt??

Drinking alcohol while you are pregnant can cause your baby to be born with both physical and mental birth defects. The most serious concern is a condition called fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). FAS is one of the most common causes of mental retardation. No one knows exactly how much alcohol a woman has to drink to [...]

New weight gain recomendations for pregnancy…

Do you know how much weight you should gain during your pregnancy? What if you’re overweight? Should you try to lose weight? Every woman who is pregnant needs to gain weight during her pregnancy. The amount you will need to gain will vary based on your starting weight. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has updated [...]