Fertility, Pregnancy, And Postpartum Nutritionist
Are you in the phase of life where you are thinking about beginning a family or maybe even growing your family? Support around conceiving can feel frustrating for many couples and it can feel overwhelming knowing where to start when it comes to all the health and lifestyle factors that are in play when it comes to conceiving.
There Is A Lot That We Can Do To Optimize And Prime A Body For Optimizing Fertility With Nutrition
Our fertility nutritionists want to help you come up with a plan that helps reduce your stress while optimizing your fertility by through supportive nutrition. You may be asking yourself questions such as:
- Do I have a healthy body for pregnancy?
- How do I know if I have a healthy body weight to support a safe pregnancy?
- What about fertility challenges? Do I have imbalanced hormones?
- Who do I go to for help with fertility nutrition and a pregnancy diet after I conceive?
- Is PCOS and getting pregnant possible?
- How do I lose weight after pregnancy?
We have an incredible team of registered dietitian nutritionists who are experts in the area of fertility nutrition, supporting a healthy pregnancy, and we can often help with optimal nutrition and postpartum weight loss after your pregnancy. A key component of success is working alongside your dietitian to achieve your goals that include a balanced diet, regular eating patterns, balanced hormones, and support around barriers. Our goal is to provide you with the best care possible for a healthy mama and healthy baby as well! Read along for more details.
What Does A Fertility Nutritionist Do?
Our fertility nutritionists support you by taking an in-depth look at things that affect your ability to conceive such as your health history, lifestyle, diet, and exercise routine. We help with a variety of conditions such as PCOS and infertility, unexplained infertility, or even support through fertility interventions.
At No Diet Dietitian we individualize nutrition recommendations based on your own specific needs and goals. There is no “one size fits all” and we won’t give you an unrealistic fad diet that makes false promises. We strive to identify any nutrition gaps and ensure you’re meeting your macronutrient needs–carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats–and focus on micronutrients like vitamins and minerals.
Can A Fertility Diet Really Help You Conceive?
A balanced way of eating can improve fertility. A diet full of protein, healthy fats such as omega-3s, and complex carbohydrates that are rich in fiber are just the beginning of the building blocks of a fertility diet. Your dietitian will work with you to get these essential nutrients into your daily meals while taking into consideration your taste preferences and lifestyle.
Proper nutrition is essential for supporting a healthy, strong body for mom while also promoting the growth of a healthy baby beyond conception. Our dietitians are here to discuss all these details and help you with the steps to help you succeed. We have worked with several women who have had healthy pregnancies and have felt even more support by working with a dietitian!
While optimizing fertility does not guarantee pregnancy there are several studies showing connections between nutrition and enhancing egg and sperm quality and our dietitians can help you navigate this research and how it can be translated into your own nutrition.
What Is The Role Of A Dietitian During Pregnancy? What Nutritional Needs Does A Woman Need During Pregnancy?
Nutrition is just as important after you have conceived as well! At this stage we’re taking in consideration not just one person but two. There are many nutrition related challenges during pregnancy that can interfere with your ability to get adequate nutrition such as nausea and vomiting, challenges with GI regularity, heartburn, and food aversions. You also have a greater need for hydration, calories, protein, and a variety of essential vitamins. Our dietitians can help map out all these complexities and find solutions to help you achieve a healthy body in pregnancy and a healthy baby.
What Foods Should Be Avoided During Pregnancy?
Seafood high in mercury such as bigeye tuna, king mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, wordfish, shark, tilefish
Raw or undercooked fish in general. Yes, this includes raw fish sushi!
Undercooked or raw meat or poultry or foods that are unpasteurized
Too much caffeine (recommended to stay under 200 mg a day)
Alcohol
You may have heard that there are certain foods you can’t eat when pregnant. Here are a few that are recommended to avoid:
How Can A Postpartum Nutritionist Help With Weight Loss? How Long Does It Take To Lose The Baby Belly After Birth?
Our dietitian nutritionists can help you lose weight after having a baby if that is one of your goals. We always come from a place of kindness and non-judgment as we know sometimes talking about weight loss can feel like a taboo topic. We can help take a look at your current eating patterns and collaborate with you to make lasting changes.
Our number one goal is to help you feel fueled and nourished postpartum. And there are no set guidelines or expectations for how long it should take to lose weight after having a baby. Everyone’s unique body is different after all! Women who work with a dietitian postpartum can have extra support to help meet their nutrition and weight loss goals by having excellent nutrition education, individualized recommendations, and problem solving with any challenges that come up as well!
What foods increase female fertility?
Foods rich in "healthy fats," such as avocados and nuts, whole grains packed with fiber and folate like quinoa and brown rice, and fruits and vegetables loaded with antioxidants, like berries and spinach, are just a few examples.
Fertility Nutritionist: Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if you do not take prenatal vitamins while pregnant?
If you don’t take a prenatal multivitamin while pregnant you could be missing out on an essential nutrient called folate that is crucial for baby’s development. If you are trying to conceive it’s important that you’re taking a prenatal vitamin to ensure proper growth and development of your baby.
How much weight should you gain during pregnancy?
This is very individualized for each woman and several factors go into it such as weight before conception and number of babies you are carrying. Your dietitian can help you better understand how much weight gain is healthy for you.
Why is it so hard to lose weight after having a baby?
You're not alone in feeling this way! Losing weight can be stressful on its own, but when you add caring for a newborn and recovering from childbirth, it can feel even more overwhelming. We're here to support you in identifying what's behind those feelings of being stuck and help you find a way forward!
Some of our most frequently asked questions that our dietitian nutritionists receive include:
Contact Our Expert Team For Nutrition & Weight Loss Advice Through Your Pregnancy Journey
Whether you're seeking support to conceive through proper nutrition and hormone balance, looking for guidance on nutrition during pregnancy, or need help with postpartum weight loss and fueling your body, our team of dietitians is here to assist you!