Are you in the phase of life where you are thinking about beginning or growing your family? With all of the health and lifestyle factors at play, support around conceiving can feel frustrating and overwhelming for many couples.
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.
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.
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.
Seafood high in mercury such as bigeye tuna, king mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, swordfish, 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
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. There are no set guidelines or expectations for how long it should take to lose weight after having a baby. After all, everyone’s body is different! Women who work with a dietitian postpartum will need extra support to help meet their nutrition and weight loss goals. We provide nutrition education, individualized recommendations, and will be right by your side to troubleshoot any challenges that come up!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!