Diet Changes to Help with PMS
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is the group of symptoms that some women experience leading up to their monthly menstrual period. Symptoms can vary from woman to woman and although it can’t be completely avoided for most, there are some things you can do to help manage symptoms. In today’s post, I’ll share tips for changing your diet that may help reduce PMS symptoms.
What to Eat for Improved Fertility
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: Postpartum Care
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.
Foods to Promote Milk Production
My blog post last week discussed the benefits of breastfeeding and which foods to include and avoid in your diet. Today I’ll share some specific foods that may help to promote milk production along with recipes including these foods.
Eating to Support Breastfeeding
If you’re planning to breastfeed your baby, it is vital to make sure that you are getting adequate nutrition. In today’s post, I’ll discuss the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, the importance of a healthy diet for moms in order to ensure a good supply of milk, and list foods to include or avoid in a postpartum diet.
How to Eat if You Have PCOS
PCOS, also known as polycystic ovary syndrome, is, unfortunately, a common condition. The good news, however, is that it can be managed with lifestyle changes such as modifying eating patterns and increasing exercise. In today’s post, I’ll discuss what PCOS is and how to manage it with some simple lifestyle changes.
Managing Heartburn During Pregnancy
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.
Food Aversions in Pregnancy
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.
Healthy Pregnancy Eating
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!
How to Manage Morning Sickness in Pregnancy
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.