Optimizing nutrition during pregnancy is one of the most overlooked areas in conventional prenatal care and arguably one of the most important.
If the only nutrition advice you’ve received is to “take a prenatal vitamin”, then I encourage you to dive deeper into ways of optimizing your nutrition during this important time.
Now, don’t get me wrong, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some of the foods you love. It just means that you’re incorporating KEY nutrients on a regular basis in order to optimize health of both you and baby.
Did you know that proper nutrition during pregnancy impacts:
Baby’s brain development
Risk of postpartum depression
Risk of birth defects
Placental function
Risk of gestational diabetes
Risk of preeclampsia
Baby’s eye health
Baby’s bone health
Baby's risk of disease later in life
Throughout our time together, you will learn:
- How various foods can impact your baby's health
- Nutrients that may be missing from your diet that are critical
- Nutrition and lifestyle tips for managing pregnancy symptoms
- Key nutrition strategies to help support optimal health of mom and baby
- Specific recommendations on supplements based on gaps that exist in your diet
- How to balance your blood sugar and energy levels throughout the day
- How to get your freezer filled so you're ready for the postpartum period
- Nutrients of importance during breastfeeding/the postpartum healing period
What Does Working Together Include?
- Five 1-on-1 sessions total
- Four bi-weekly follow-up appointments via video conference (so that you don't have to worry about a commute, parking or taking too much time away from work/family)
- Individualized nutrition prescription (because there is not a one-size-fits-all approach for prenatal nutrition)
- Personalized meal plans with breakfast, lunch, supper and snack recipes (and a comprehensive grocery list)
- Specific supplement recommendations based on gaps identified in your current diet
Investment
It is extremely important to me that my services are accessible and I work to keep my fees as reasonable as possible.
Total for comprehensive prenatal package is $450.00 (no taxes are charged on dietitian services) and sessions can often be direct billed and covered in part or in full by many health plans.
Insurance Coverage
Many insurance companies provide coverage on dietitian services. I am able to direct bill some companies and others will reimburse the client directly. Please check with your individual plan to determine coverage.