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In my opinion, once you find out you are pregnant, it increases everything. You become much more hyper-aware of your surroundings and everything you do because all these things no longer only affect you. . . they also affect your growing baby. And as mothers, we always want to do and provide the best for our babies. This is why one of the first things we tend to think about is what we eat. Because what we eat is also what we feed our babies.
Today’s guest, Stephanie Middleberg, is an expert on this topic and shares her pregnancy nutrition tips with us all and more. Tune in to find out everything you need to know about pregnancy nutrition and how to have a happy and healthy nine months and beyond!
Who is Stephanie Middleberg?
Stephanie Middleberg, MS, RD, CDNis a registered dietitian nutritionist, its founder Middleberg Dietand mother of two children. Stephanie received her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and lives with her children, Julian and Remi, and her husband, Andrew, in Brooklyn. He is frequently called upon by the media as a nutrition expert and has served as a member of both the Health Advisory Board and the Cosmopolitan Health Advisory Board. He has appeared on major television networks including ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS and Fox. Her bestselling books, The Big Book of Organic Baby FoodHey and The Big Book of Organic Toddler Food have helped countless families feel comfortable with the stress of feeding their little ones. And now, her latest book, The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutritiondrivers how to feed yourself and your baby from the first to the fourth trimester. When she’s not working with her clients or the media, you can find Stephanie jogging with her husband and son, traveling, or whipping up recipes in the Middleberg Nutrition Test Kitchen.
What did we discuss?
In this episode, we chat with Stephanie about pregnancy nutrition and everything moms-to-be need to know for a happy, healthy 9 months and beyond. Here are some of the questions we covered in our conversation:
- Why is nutrition so important during pregnancy and how does it affect both mother and baby?
- What are some key nutrients that pregnant women should focus on incorporating into their diet and why?
- Do women’s nutritional needs change at different stages of pregnancy? If so, how?
- What do you think about prenatal supplements? What should pregnant women know when looking for a supplement to suit their needs?
- Are there specific foods or food groups that pregnant women should avoid or limit, and if so, why?
- How can pregnant women deal with cravings while maintaining a balanced diet? Do you have any tasty snack ideas to curb their cravings?
- And what about food aversions? How can pregnant women do this and maintain a balanced diet?
- What about postpartum recovery? How can women prepare to prioritize their nutrition after giving birth?
Stephanie shared so much incredible information with us — amazing recipes, detailed facts about the vitamins and nutrients we need to have during pregnancy and how we can more easily incorporate them into our daily lives. If you are expecting or planning to get pregnant, I recommend listening to this episode. And if you know a pregnant mom, share this with them!
Refers to the Episode
- Canned tuna: Checkout Safe catch
- Prenatal vitamins she suggests: Perelel, Thorn, MegaFoods
- Electrolyte drinks she suggests: Required the LMNT
- And he shared so much of her delicious recipes from her book:
- Cooked Salmon Inspired Bowl – pg 245
- Everything Bagel Popcorn – pg 220
- Carrot Cake Muffins – p. 206
- Energy Bites – pg 261
- And more!
Stephanie’s Resources
Thank you for listening to this episode! Be sure to follow us on our podcast page on Instagram @thebabychickchat. Let us know what you think and if there are any other topics you’d like us to cover. Best wishes for a happy and healthy pregnancy!
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