First published July 3, 2018. Updated January 7, 2019. Nutrition and pregnancy: Choline for mom and baby A blooming area of research: Developmental Origins of Health and Disease There is a lot of interest and research being done in the area of...
It starts before you even know it! Why take a supplement? During pregnancy, your needs for some micronutrients go up, and it is a good idea to take a prenatal multivitamin to make sure that you cover your needs. The prenatal supplement in a complement to a...
Are prenatal vitamins really just for pregnant women? 3 months before conception We covered the reasons why starting 3 months before conception is ideal in this post, and how to select your prenatal multivitamins here. The foundation of your...
Why do you crave food when you are pregnant? The science behind pregnancy food cravings The summer wedding season is on full swing and is a wonderful moment to catch up with old friends. At a recent wedding we couldn’t help but notice the number of pregnant...
Which prenatal vitamin to pick? Maybe you’re pregnant, maybe you are trying to get pregnant…You go to the vitamins aisle at your grocery store…and woah, where do you even start? So many brands, so many claims, so many types of all sorts of...
Do you think it’s a free-for-all, and that you should indulge your cravings? Sorry. Party is over. (Or is the party just starting?) You’re not eating for two. You’re rather eating twice as healthy. Welcome to pregnancy, mama! What’s the deal-yo?...
What you need to know about eating fish during pregnancy If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, a healthy and balanced diet is super important for giving your growing baby the nutritional building blocks needed for normal development. Like they...
Why do we care about weight gain during pregnancy? Weight gain is the “best” indicator of a healthy pregnancy and adequate baby growth. It is not the only measure your doctor or midwife will measure, but it is probably the easiest and quickest one to...
Ketogenic diets and pregnancy: considering the impact on your baby’s development The keto diet (aka the low carb diet) Have you heard about the craze surrounding the ketogenic diet? That’s because the proof is in the pudding; for those who stick to the strict...
