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Gestational Diabetes Dietitian Nutritionist

Gestational Diabetes Registered Dietitian

Control blood sugar levels and reduce risk of complications during pregnancy and labor with a gestational diabetes diet plan. Improve your baby’s health. Maintain a healthy weight. Understand how to test your sugar levels. Learn about which foods to avoid and best snack ideas.  

Manage Gestational Diabetes With an Individualized Diet Plan

According to the CDC, 2 – 10% of all pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes. It’s a pretty remarkable number and incredibly common, but any woman who is at risk for developing gestational diabetes or diagnosed with it should always consult with her primary caregiver and ObGyn.

 


Complications with gestational diabetes that directly affect the mother include the risk of developing high blood pressure and preeclampsia, as well as putting the mother at risk for future diabetes.

 

 


Complications with a gestational diabetes diagnosis for your baby include a higher birth weight (increasing the risk of having to have a C-section), developing diabetes later in life, early delivery, and more.

 

 


The numbers on that glucose test can be daunting. Many women and couples feel anxious going through the three-hour sugar test followed by a gestational diabetes diagnosis. That said, most women’s blood sugar levels can be controlled by diet and exercise. A meal plan developed for you and your baby may be the key to preventing and avoiding going on medication as well as developing more serious complications.

 

As expert dietitians, our goal is to empower you to make the right food choices to manage your blood sugar levels, maintain a healthy pregnancy weight, and keep you and your baby healthy. Give your baby the head start they deserve with a healthy pregnancy, and keep your glucose levels under control.

Control blood sugar levels.

Reduce your risk of complications.

Have a nutrient-rich diet to nourish you and your baby.

Maintain a healthy weight.

Reduce chances of having to take medication.

Our Team of Expert Pregnancy & Gestational Diabetes Nutritionists, Registered Dietitians

Our Certified Nutritionists and Registered Dietitians have diverse experience and backgrounds serving women’s fertility, PCOS, prenatal, breastfeeding, and postpartum needs. We know that every woman’s fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal journey is unique. We will individualize dietary interventions to support your and your developing baby’s health. You’ll be paired with one of the expert dietitians on our team, to help you reach your goals.

 

 

RDN: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – MS: Masters of Science – CDN: Certified Dietitian Nutritionist – CLT: Certified LEAP Therapist – CNSC: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician – LDN: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist – IFNCP: Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner

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MS, RD, LDN, IFCNP

Erin Skinner, MS, RD, LDN, IFCNP

Studies: Graduate of the USAF Academy, University of Colorado, Eastern Michigan University

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RD, LDN

Rachel Gary, RD, LDN

Studies: Graduate of the Iowa State University

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MS, RDN, LDN

Kirby Mitchell, MS, RDN, LDN

Studies: Graduate of East Carolina University, Samford University

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MS, RDN, LDN

Melissa Teel, MS, RDN, LDN

Studies: Graduate of UNC Pembrook, University of Alabama

Work With a Gestational Diabetes Dietitian

We are board-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. We are passionate about women’s and family health. Health and wellness begin with prenatal (even preconception) nutrition.

 

 

  • As working women (many of us parents ourselves), we understand the meaning of time, and how important it is to create diet plans for women who need something quick, easy, nutritious, and economical.
  • We understand the importance of women’s health and how to manage blood glucose levels and gestational diabetes through diet. We also empower women and mothers to make the best food choices for their needs, to keep their energy up when they’re giving their all.
  • We are experienced clinicians and recognized leaders. We spend our professional lives with the singular goal to improve people’s health status through dietary interventions. We strive to give pregnant women the best tools they need to support the healthy development of their babies and reduce complications and risks during pregnancy and birth. We help improve prenatal and postpartum experiences through individualized diet plans.

 

 

And we can’t wait to be part of your journey.

Functional Medicine RDNs for Gestational Diabetes

We believe that a life of wellness begins before conception. We work with parents-to-be to individualize dietary interventions for gestational diabetes and high glucose levels. With the right guidance, you can develop healthy, sustainable habits to live a life of wellness. We adhere to a holistic, functional nutrition approach. 

 

Together we will:

 

  • Analyze current eating behaviors.
  • Establish healthy eating strategies to manage gestational diabetes.
  • Develop an individualized diet plan to ensure you are meeting all nutrient goals to support a healthy pregnancy.
  • Help you reach and maintain a healthy weight.
  • Provide information to reduce blood glucose levels and, in turn, support the healthy development of your baby.

How it works

Make an Appointment

Choose the plan or package that best suits your fertility, prenatal and postnatal needs. (Or call us, and we'll help you choose what's right for you.)

Meet with Your Personal Nutrition Expert

Receive virtual or in-person counseling and individualized diet plans.

Implement Your Diet Plan.

Feel empowered to make the best food choices to support healthy fertility, prenatal and postnatal wellness. Optimize you and your developing baby's health.

Testimonials

  • I just got my positive pregnancy test! This was 100T due to my nutrition work with my dietitian. I struggled for years with autoimmune thyroid problems, with digestive issues, and with infertility (was not ovulating). My dietitian went beyond the basics to help me regulate my immune system and thyroid hormones, improve my gut health, and get my cycle back on track. This saved me over $30,000 that I was quoted for IVF, and I feel healthier going into my pregnancy. Thank you! .

    S.W. in Boulder, Colorado

  • “I have several autoimmune diseases and I constantly struggle with my weight. I’ve tried every diet without success. Erin’s plan has been the only plan that has helped me get my weight under control. A lot the symptoms of my disease have also improved. I have more energy. I never feel deprived and I know this is a plan I can continue for the long term.”

    by J.J., Bury St Edmunds, UK

  • “Erin’s program is so easy to follow! The meals are delicious and fulfilling. All the guess-work is taken out, and the plan works! It is also encouraging to see others posting their successes and challenges. Erin is encouraging and motivating. She answers questions and is genuinely happy with accomplishment’s! It’s like having a personal nutritionist! I’ve lost 12 pounds to date, but I’m looking at food differently too and noticing positive changes in my energy level. It’s been wonderful!”

    by S.D., Yorktown, Virginia

  • “I am an overweight 57 year old, post-menopausal woman with arthritis. This program is the first one to address properly all the areas I need. It does this in an easy, smart, and healthy way that I can do and trust! I will continue to reach to you and your company for future questions, needs, and advice!”

    by P.S., Irving, Texas

Nutrition Consultation Packages and Plans

During fertility and pregnancy, every woman’s needs are unique. Learning to manage gestational diabetes with diet is not as intimidating as it may sound. We find that a minimum of three sessions are typically needed for optimal results (depending on the stage). That said, because of the body’s changing needs from the first trimester to postpartum, we offer an array of discounted services, which include access to meal plans, follow-up appointments, and more.

 

Therefore, we offer a discounted package of 3-sessions PLUS. This package has a total value of $495. Grab it for $395. We will customize the session spacing for your needs, but the typical spacing is 3- 4 weeks between sessions. Sessions must be used within 6 months.

 

How can you best prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy? Pick your ideal plan here:

  • Gestational Diabetes Nutrition Pack

  • US$395.
  • One-on-One Gestational Diabetes Dietary Counseling Includes: 

    • A 75-minute telehealth call and two 45-minute follow-up sessions where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs — trimester-by-trimester. 
    • Submit your clinical intake with details about your medical and family history, symptoms, medications, supplements, and regular diet.
    • Specific nutrient needs to support the healthy development of your baby.
    • Reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia.
    • Meet 1:1 via a secure video telehealth platform to discuss your goals and challenges, and to get a specific, actionable plan. Your plan will be effective but not overwhelming.
    • Access to comprehensive specialty labs such as full nutrient testing, gut health testing, and food sensitivity testing. (For the cost of the test).
    • Prepare your body for breastfeeding and postpartum healing.
    • Meal plans, supplement protocol, handouts, and resources specific to your needs.

     

    Ongoing professional support for the implementation of your plan.

  • Gestational Diabetes Nutrition Consultation

  • US$225.

  • Take the guesswork out of choosing the best foods and meal plans to nourish yourself and your baby’s development. We offer individual consultations:

    • Follow-up appointments cost $135.00
    • Our goal is to best help support you and your developing baby’s needs. Individual appointments cannot be transferred to any other packages.

  • Follow-Up Nutrition Consultation

  • US$135.
  • Need to check in? Work with us for follow-up  appointments. This will provide you with: 

    • Ongoing support for your gestational diabetes diet plan, working with someone you trust.
    • Adjustments to diet plans due to any number of reasons.

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    • Menu planning support.
    • Maintaining health goals with sustainable, realistic dietary interventions.

  • 12-Week Package

  • US$690.
  • 12-Week Package

    • One 75-minute telehealth call and a 30-minute follow-up session every two weeks, for a total of six (6) appointments where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs.
    • Full, custom diet plan that is realistic for your lifestyle.
      Access to specialized testing for hormones, micronutrients, and nutrient-related genetics.
    • Interpretation of lab testing
    • Access to continuous glucose monitoring with recommendations/adjustments to dietary intervention as needed (device is an additional cost).
    • Individualized meal plans (one every four weeks).
    • Customized, safe supplement protocol.
    • Personalized recommendations for how to optimize sleep, stress management, exercise, and personal care products for optimal outcomes.
    • Ideal for either preparing for pregnancy, one trimester or the post-partum period.

  • 24-Week Package

  • US$1290.
  • 24-Week Package

    • One 75-minute telehealth call and a 30-minute follow-up session every two weeks, for a total of twelve (12) sessions where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs.
    • Full, custom diet plan that is realistic for your lifestyle.
      Access to specialized testing for hormones, micronutrients, and nutrient-related genetics.
    • Interpretation of lab testing
    • Access to continuous glucose monitoring with recommendations/refinement and adjustments of dietary interventions as needed (device is an additional cost).
    • Individualized meal plans (one every four weeks).
    • Customized, safe supplement protocol.
    • Personalized recommendations for how to optimize sleep, stress management, exercise, and personal care products for optimal outcomes.
    • Ideal for infertility challenges, pregnancy challenges like gestational diabetes, breastfeeding preparation (final trimester), and postpartum support and healing.

  • 36-Week Package

  • US$1790.
  • 36-Week Package

    • One 75-minute telehealth call and a 30-minute follow-up session every two weeks, for a total of eighteen (18) consultations, where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs.
    • Full, custom diet plan that is realistic for your lifestyle.
      Access to specialized testing for hormones, micronutrients, and nutrient-related genetics.
    • Interpretation of lab testing
    • Access to continuous glucose monitoring with recommendations/refinement of your plan (device is an additional cost).
    • Individualized meal plans (one every four weeks).
    • Customized, safe supplement protocol.
    • Personalized recommendations for how to optimize sleep, stress management, exercise, and personal care products for optimal outcomes.
    • Ideal for full pregnancy support.

  • 48-Week Package

  • US$2290.
  • 48-Week Package

    • One 75-minute telehealth call and a 30-minute follow-up session every two weeks, for a total of twenty-four (24) consultations where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs.
    • Full, custom diet plan that is realistic for your lifestyle.
      Access to specialized testing for hormones, micronutrients, and nutrient-related genetics.
    • Interpretation of lab testing
    • Access to continuous glucose monitoring with recommendations/refinement of your plan (device is an additional cost).
    • Individualized meal plans (every four weeks).
    • Customized, safe supplement protocol.
    • Fertility, prenatal, postpartum, and breastfeeding diet plans.
    • Personalized recommendations for how to optimize sleep, stress management, exercise, and personal care products for optimal outcomes.
    • Ideal for fertility, full pregnancy and/or postpartum support.

Media

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Gestational Diabetes Blog & Latest News

  • Up to 10% of all women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Though it’s relatively common, it can be scary for parents-to-be. It also requires a significant amount of nutrition education to modify your pregnancy diet so you can control blood sugar levels. By working with an experienced dietitian nutritionist, you can get the care you need, ensure you’re getting the portions and nutrients you need, and manage your gestational diabetes with a healthy eating plan.......

    26 July, 2023

  • Gestational Diabetes is incredibly common, in fact, an estimated up to 10% of pregnancies are affected by it. You’re expecting. You’re learning to manage blood glucose levels with diet, checking levels on your glucometer. It’s summertime and you really, really want a sweet. We get it. Those cravings! And in a sugar-coated world, one in which our tastebuds have become accustomed to sugar in everything, it can be challenging to satisfy your sweet tooth .......

    21 June, 2023

  • Gestational diabetes affects up to 10% of women. During pregnancy, all women experience insulin resistance to a point, as their bodies go through hormone and weight changes. Between weeks 24 – 28, your ObGyn will check for gestational diabetes. And though some women are more at-risk for developing it (pregnant women older than 25, women who are overweight, or women who experienced gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy), many women who are diagnosed are the......

    16 June, 2023

  • Many women, when diagnosed with gestational diabetes, feel overwhelmed, even guilty. It’s important to understand that during pregnancy, women’s bodies go through many changes, including hormonal changes and weight gain. These changes cause a woman’s body to use insulin less efficiently. All women experience some insulin resistance during late pregnancy.  Gestational diabetes usually develops around week 24 of pregnancy, and all women should be tested for it. For women who do test positive ...

    26 April, 2023

  • With the refrigerator shelves packed with different kinds of yogurt, it’s hard to know which is the best to buy. For pregnant women, most commercial yogurts are safe and, in fact pasteurized yogurt is a great snack choice throughout your pregnancy. Your developing baby needs calcium, proteins, and vitamin B12. Yogurt (PASTEURIZED) promotes healthy digestion, strengthens the immune system, and supports fetal development. What’s not to love? Why would somebody say not to eat yogurt?......

    12 April, 2023

  • You might have heard about the dangers of papaya, pineapple, and grapes. Really, it seems like everything comes with a warning label these days. Rumors abound about the fruits that can cause harm to you and your developing baby. We’re here to tell you that you can breathe easy. That fruit salad you had at breakfast was most likely a healthy choice! With so much information out there, it’s hard to know what to believe.......

    05 April, 2023

Don’t be fooled by the name. “Nutritionist” is not a professional title. Only a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) meets rigorous academic requirements with clinical training, holding a degree from an accredited university. Our RDNs stay informed of guidelines set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to provide our patients with expert nutrition counseling for their fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health.

EVERY WOMAN’S FERTILITY, PREGNANCY, AND POSTPARTUM JOURNEY IS UNIQUE. TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF NUTRITION AND PREGNANCY. MAKE INFORMED FOOD DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE PREGNANCY AND REDUCE RISKS WORKING WITH AN EXPERT NUTRITIONIST. START TODAY!