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Pregnancy is one of those times in a woman's life when it seems everybody knows everything, and everybody is quite happy to share their vast knowledge. Add books, blogs (yes, we know we're no exception here), articles, and the dreaded Google Search, and it's hard to get a straight answer. One of the most common questions we get is, "How many calories should a pregnant woman eat?"   And, we have to say, it depends. There is no one-size-fits-all...

20 September, 2023

Monitoring Your Weight During Pregnancy: A Balanced Approach Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body goes through incredible changes, both physically and emotionally. Many women struggle with weight gain: not enough, too much, or simply just feeling uncomfortable with the changes to their bodies. And many women might feel embarrassed to discuss this with their partners, family members, or even ObGyn. Healthy, appropriate weight gain is part of every healthy pregnancy. One common question we get...

18 September, 2023

Can nutrition improve egg quality? Can nutrition improve sperm quality? What role does nutrition play in fertility?     According to the WHO, 1 in 6 people are affected by infertility globally. There is a real need for fertility care around the world.   Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School published a review of past studies that examined the impact of diet on fertility, and there is a lot of exciting news.   Though...

04 September, 2023

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic condition in which a woman's ovaries produce an excess amount of androgens, often causing small cysts to form on ovaries. Because this is a hormone disruption, women who have PCOS might experience a number of symptoms that affect day-to-day life. What are the most common PCOS symptoms? Missed or irregular periods Weight gain, especially around your midsection Hirsutism -- excess body hair (stomach, back, chest) Acne or oily skin ...

16 August, 2023

Postpartum thyroiditis is the inflammation of the thyroid gland after giving birth. It’s similar to what we see in Hashimoto’s without the same degree of fibrosis or follicular atrophy. It causes a disruption of the gland, releasing high or low levels of thyroid hormones in the blood. An estimated 5 – 10% of women experience postpartum thyroiditis; however, many are never diagnosed. There are two phases in postpartum thyroiditis – thyrotoxicosis followed by hypothyroidism. And not...

09 August, 2023

Wouldn’t it be great if we could eat a quinoa-kale salad or a Greek yogurt-blueberry parfait and call it a day? Fertility, unfortunately, can be an incredibly complex and elusive thing for many couples. The Mayo Clinic reports that in the United States, between 10% and 15% of couples experience infertility. This can cause physical, emotional, economic, and psychological strain on couples who are trying to conceive. Though there are many factors that may influence fertility –...

14 July, 2023

The American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC recommend breastfeeding exclusively for six months, then a diet of breastfeeding and complementary foods for up to two years; however, less than 25% of women in the United States feed exclusively for those first six months. Let us be the first to say it: breastfeeding is not easy. It takes time and planning, and in a world where we've been used to go-go-go, new moms feel like they...

12 May, 2023

As parents, we've become experts at juggling countless schedules: work, extracurricular activities, and other commitments. New parents hardly have time to shower, much less think about family meals. One thing is certain -- life is hectic. It's all too easy to forget about the importance of sitting down together for family meals. Not only do family meals provide much-needed nutrition, but they are also a chance for us to connect with one another. They offer kids...

08 February, 2022

In the New Year, many begin new regimens, diets, weight-loss programs, and exercise programs. Many of these New Year plans include intense exercise and extreme calorie restrictions. Results are quick, but, we can get ensnared in a resolution trap, and our bodies and health end up paying a heavy price. Wanting to be healthy is a great thing! But buying into quick weight-loss programs isn’t the road we should take. Weight cycling is the repeated loss...

20 December, 2021

May is the month to celebrate motherhood, focusing on prenatal and postpartum care, mindful eating, and energizing foods. However, many new mothers tend to forget to take care of themselves as they shift their attention to the baby. This phase can be challenging, and mothers may experience exhaustion, baby blues, pains in body parts they didn't know existed, hormonal changes, and more. Here are six nutrition tips to stay healthy postpartum: Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Drink...

09 September, 2021

“What a cruel scheme to keep a woman from knowing her power. To put the focus on what pregnancy did to her body rather than focus on what her perfect body just did. Here we sit, creating and nourishing the future, and we are diminished to “baby weight.” I will not succumb to your demeaning ideals.” – Amethyst Joy This quote so resonated with us when we read it the other day. A close friend is...

20 May, 2021