Mindful Nutrition Counseling
For Women, By Women
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Holistic Nutrition for Moms-to-Be
Creating and supporting a healthy lifestyle at any stage in life, particularly during pregnancy is very important. Half of all pregnancies are not planned. Therefore, it is important for a woman to assess her current nutrition and health habits, which are vital to her unborn baby. Current research suggests that a mother’s habits before conception influence her baby’s development and health later in life. Nearly one in eight babies is born premature. Experts agree that a woman who primes her body for pregnancy optimizes her health and the well-being of her unborn child.
It is important to work with your doctor and a registered dietitian to determine the nutrition plan that is right for you. Preconception care should begin at least three months to one year prior to pregnancy. It is essential to manage any medical condition you may have such as diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, or obesity. All of these conditions can affect your ability to conceive, and can be negatively impacted by pregnancy. Your partner can encourage and support you in every aspect of preparation including: getting screened for and treating sexually-transmitted diseases (STD’s), quitting smoking and limiting alcohol use, making healthful food choices, and reducing stress.
You may know that taking a prenatal supplement before becoming pregnant is a great thing to do. But, did you know taking that taking 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily up to one year before pregnancy, and taking 600 mcg throughout pregnancy reduces fetal neural-tube defects by 50 to 70 percent? It may also reduce your risk of pre-term delivery. In addition, consuming 12 ounces of low-mercury seafood such as scallops, sole, and salmon, or taking a safe DHA (docosahexaenoic acid ) supplement may benefit your baby. This omega-3 fatty acid has been linked to vision health, and enhanced memory, motor skills, and language comprehension in early childhood. A woman’s iron stores at the time of conception may determine if she will become anemic during pregnancy. Pregnancy increases the need for iron so eating iron-rich fruits and vegetables will build needed iron reserves. When planning for pregnancy, discuss with your doctor any prescription or non-prescription medications, herbal preparations, or supplements you may use. All of these substances have the potential to affect your ability to conceive or cause harm to your unborn child.
Our registered, licensed dietitians at Mindful Nutrition Counseling partner with many Obstetrician Gynecologist Offices and are a valuable source of client counseling and education. We are committed to understanding your specific needs and are available to assist you in achieving your goals throughout your journey.
Who are We?
We are women who are passionate about women’s health. As registered dietitians and health educators at Mindful Nutrition Counseling, we will provide you with the tools and support that you need to achieve good health at every stage of your life. This includes hormone balance through optimal nutrition; weight management; nutrition education before, during and after pregnancy; and solutions for stress management.
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