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 1, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition, Postpartum and Breastfeeding, Prenatal
Labor is one of the most physically demanding events you’ll experience, and the body should be fueled accordingly. Some clients often think there isn’t much they can do to better support their energy levels or help prevent nausea. However there are choices you...