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Episode 38. Optimizing Nutrition for Pregnancy and Postpartum with Katy Spencer
So many of my guests and listeners have asked questions or talked about the pressure to do everything right during pregnancy. This is no different when it comes to nutrition, which is why I invited a registered dietician to answer your questions. Katy specifically talks about foods that optimize fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum breastfeeding. Every woman’s body is different, but the simple recommendations she gives can promote health while your body is preparing and changing before and during pregnancy.
Katy Spencer is a licensed registered dietician, specializing in women’s health and fertility. She, her husband, and two boys live in Nashville, Tennessee where she practices virtually. She works with women across the country to educate and empower them towards a life of wellness. Katy also has a podcast, Simply Functional Nutrition with Katy. Each week she covers specific nutrition topics from a functional nutrition approach.
In this episode we discuss:
- Quick grab and go breakfast ideas
- Specific foods that optimize your body prior to pregnancy
- Types of foods that promote a healthy pregnancy
- What to look for in your prenatal vitamins
- Tips on which foods can combat morning sickness
Resources:
Connect with Katy:
- Instagram: @simplyspencer_
- Podcast: Simply Functional Nutrition with Katy
- Sign up for Katy’s newsletter
Connect with Lynzy:
- Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine
- Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine
- Sign up for the weekly newsletter here
Questions Asked In The Episode:
- What does it look like to optimize your body before and during pregnancy?
- Are there any foods that can help with pregnancy-related nausea?
- What are your recommendations for prenatal vitamins?
- What do you suggest people eat in the second and third trimester?
- What foods support milk supply while breastfeeding?
- Any gender influence with diet choices?
- Any foods for helping postpartum hair loss and balancing hormones?
- What are your best snacks for gaining weight during pregnancy?
- Is this kind of talk damaging to those that are infertile, that they’re not doing enough?
- How can someone look at nutrition when they have gestational diabetes?
- What are some foods vegans and vegetarians can eat?
- Is it ok to have a keto diet during pregnancy?
- What are your thoughts on seed cycling and is it impactful?
