Optimize your clients’ chances of having a healthy baby and feeling great throughout pregnancy with the Feed Your Pregnant Body!™ program.

Module 1 – Nutrition basics, morning sickness, and carbohydrate cravings

Morning sickness
Understanding macro and micronutrients
Sourcing nutrient-dense “real” food
Phospholipids and pregnancy – lecithin and choline
Causes of morning sickness and nausea
Basic remedies for nausea and liver/gallbladder support
How to deal with carbohydrate cravings
Top foods to nourish you and your growing baby

Module 2 – Managing fatigue during pregnancy

Causes of fatigue
The connection between blood sugar imbalances and fatigue
A close look at sugars and sugar substitutes
Nourishing ways to rebalance blood sugar and reclaim your energy
Understanding dietary fats and pregnancy
Discerning between healthy and harmful fats and how to use them
Fatty acid supplementation
Homemade stocks and broths
What to do if you’re anemic
Introduction to epigenetics, SNPs, methylation, and MTHFR issues
Folate v. folic acid, and your prenatal vitamin
Thyroid health

Module 3 – Protecting your baby from toxic exposures

Why fear and judgement are the most damaging of all exposures
Other toxic exposures to look out for
- alcohol and ideas for enjoying a sober pregnancy
- caffeine
- tobacco
- home and body care
- sources of mercury
- glyphosate
- is your drinking water safe?
- possible toxicants in food and supplements
- Electromagnetic radiation and practical steps to minimize exposure
- Choosing safe cookware
How to prioritize the avoidance of exposures from a sensible and practical perspective
How and why every small step you take in the right direction is a huge gift to yourself, your baby, and your family

Module 4 – Taking your pregnancy nutrition to the next level

Healthy eating hygiene
The role of fat-soluble vitamins in your baby’s development
Hydration tips
Healthy urinary tract during pregnancy
Tips for good sleep hygiene
One-page nutrient-dense pregnancy-focused food chart
Common concerns regarding nutrition and food safety

Module 5 – Pregnancy Digest: Optimizing digestive and gut health

Overview of how digestion works
How to prevent/limit/address reflux, heartburn, and constipation
Some underlying reasons for common digestive issues
How balanced gut flora supports a healthy pregnancy and contributes to your baby’s lifelong health
How your healthy gut flora reduces your chances of a positive Group B Strep (GBS) result, and why this matters
Prebiotics, probiotics, and fermented foods: practical tips for healthy microbial balance for mom and baby
What to do to keep your and your baby’s microbiota balanced if you need a C-section and/or antibiotics

Module 6 – Preparing for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery

How to plan ahead for post-partum healing
How to help friends and family be truly helpful
Meal delivery services and meal trains
Strategies to optimize milk production and breastfeeding outcomes: foods and herbs
Systemic racism and its impact on pregnancy and birth

Bonus material:

Cookbook, shopping guides, meal-planning tips, resources and more!

Are you ready to take the next steps?

Step 1

Submit your application for the Build, Nurture, or Restore membership.

There are many ways to incorporate the Feed Your Fertile Body!™ program into your current practice—many instructors offer the program both in-person and online!

Step 2

If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me! I offer a complimentary 15-minute appointment to review any questions you have.