by Jessica Durando | Oct 25, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition, Prenatal
The 1st trimester is a time of radical growth and transformation for both mom and baby. Within the first 13 weeks of conception, baby’s major organs and systems have been formed and the heart is beating. The amniotic sac, placenta and umbilical cord have all been...
by Jessica Durando | Oct 25, 2019 | Blog, Prenatal
Top 3 priorities of the preconception period The preconception period is all about setting your body up for success in your current goal- to get knocked up! While often underestimated, the preconception period is important since mothers and infants have a lower...
by Jessica Durando | Oct 25, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition, Prenatal
Packing up a hospital bag can be daunting! But while you’re adding your deodorant and toothbrush, make sure to grab healthy snacks for labor and immediately after delivery. Good nutrition during labor is vital! Packing your hospital snack bag doesn’t have to be...
by Jessica Durando | Oct 25, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition, Prenatal
Part 1: Understanding what occurs during the 1st trimester The 1st trimester is a time of radical growth and transformation for both mom and baby. Within the first 13 weeks of conception, baby’s major organs and systems have been formed and the heart is beating. The...
by Jessica Durando | Oct 24, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition, Prenatal
A lot of my pregnant nutrition coaching clients want to know if they can keep taking their training supplements like pre-workouts, BCAAs, creatine, and highly branched cyclic dextrin. My thoughts on this are always 2 fold: 1. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? 2. Is...
by Jessica Durando | Oct 24, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition, Prenatal
Fermented foods, or those that have naturally undergone bacterial fermentation, are rich in probiotics. Probiotics, the healthy bacteria that live in your gut, offer nutrition benefits including improved digestion and reduced skin issues. Therefore, these foods are...