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Nutrition and Weight Gain in Pregnancy with Ali Shapiro (207)
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Conventional nutrition guidelines and myths like “you can eat for two” influence how we eat in pregnancy. Layered on is managing weight gain fears and expectations. For those with a history of battling food, pregnancy can leave us overwhelmed with how to eat and enjoy this time.
In this episode, Ali will look at pre-natal nutrition and the psychology of pregnancy nutrition, including:
- How mainstream nutrition recommendations are outdated and how to find what works for your body amidst expectations that you are powerless over cravings, fatigue, and constipation
- Easy and simple dietary tweaks that will empower you to grow a healthy baby and feel great during your pregnancy
- Weight gain expectations and how to trust your body's own weight response to pregnancy
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