Wondering what to eat if you’re trying to get pregnant? Then this post is for you! There aren’t any “magic” foods that can help you get pregnant, but an overall healthy and balanced diet will ensure you are getting the nutrients you need to support a pregnancy.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasingly common in pregnancy. GDM is diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and then resolves after delivery. A new study shows that the rate of GDM increased by 30% from 2016 to 2020. Even though GDM typically resolves after delivery, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes down the road is as high as 60%; therefore, taking steps to keep yourself healthy is important. In today’s post, I’ll share tips for staying healthy after pregnancy to help you prevent type 2 diabetes.

It can be challenging to find the time to cook with a new baby. But, with a little planning in advance, you can be sure to have healthy foods ready to go in the freezer so you don’t have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. In today’s post, I’ll share my favorite meal prep recipes, most of them utilizing extra freezer space, but also some that are non-perishable if you don’t have extra freezer space.

An unfortunate, yet common, symptom of pregnancy is heartburn. Not all pregnant women experience heartburn, but if you do, there are ways to manage it. In today’s post, I’ll share common causes of heartburn in pregnant and how you may be able to prevent or improve symptoms of it.

Unfortunately, food aversions are common in pregnancy. They’re most common in the first trimester, but for some women they will continue for most of their pregnancy. Today I’ll share my best tips for making sure you’re getting the nutrition you need for you and your growing baby even if certain foods like meats or vegetables are the last thing you’d like to eat.

Are you wondering what to eat at various stages of your pregnancy? Then you’ve come to the right place! Knowing what foods are healthy to eat during pregnancy and how many calories you need each day can be confusing. In today’s post, I’ll share recommendations for calories, macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals during pregnancy. I’ll also give you an idea of what a sample day of healthy eating looks like!

Unfortunately, many women experience morning sickness during pregnancy. For many, nausea and vomiting will improve or disappear in the second trimester, but for the unlucky few, it can stick around longer, even for the entire pregnancy. Today, I’ll share tips to help you prevent or at least hopefully reduce nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy.

I have some news to share - I’m pregnant! This means that my next several posts will be dedicated to healthy eating in pregnancy. During pregnancy, there are certain foods that pose a higher risk of making you sick. In today’s post, I’ll outline the reasons that foodborne illness is more likely to occur in pregnancy, the types of foodborne illness that are more common in pregnancy, foods to avoid, and tips for keeping yourself and your baby safe and healthy.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is diabetes that develops in pregnancy. It can often be managed with lifestyle changes such as increasing exercise and eating fewer carbohydrates. For more information about what gestational diabetes is, check out one of my previous blog posts. Today I’m going to focus specifically on how to lower morning blood sugar levels with lifestyle changes.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is diabetes that occurs in pregnancy. Though it may be scary to hear that you’ve been diagnosed with GDM, it is common and very manageable, often with just diet and exercise. Today I’ll talk about what GDM is and how to manage it so that you can have a healthy pregnancy and prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in the future.