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Nutrition in Pregnancy

Nutrition plays an important role in every stage of life. Pregnancy is an especially important time to focus on good nutrition, for you and your growing baby. It is also a good time to develop healthy habits that you will pass along to your newborn. Choosing the right foods and ensuring you are eating adequate amounts of essential macro and micronutrients can be a challenge, especially with all of the confusing and conflicting information on food labels. A nutrition assessment with our registered dietitian, either preconception or during pregnancy, will give you the tools to maximize your nutrition so you and your baby will be as healthy as possible. A nutrition assessment includes an analysis of your typical eating pattern and estimated nutrient needs, weight gain goals and suggestions for healthy meals. We can answer all of your important questions and provide you with individualized recommendations to maintain a healthy pregnancy.

Also, losing the weight gained during pregnancy is an important goal for all new moms, however getting back to an ideal weight can be challenging. Nutrition plays an important role in healthy development of newborn babies, as well as maternal weight loss. Diet, exercise and breastfeeding combine to help new moms lose the weight gained during pregnancy within the first year post partum. Let our registered dietitian assist you with your goals. We will discuss the best foods for breastfeeding, including the most important essential nutrients, as well as strategies to get back to healthy weight in a healthful way. We offer nutrition assessments that review essential nutrient needs, assess your calorie requirements and offer suggestions for healthful meal planning.