EmpowerHer Wellness with Morgan Ekovich

020 | Functional Nutrition for Women's Health: From Pregnancy to Postpartum and Beyond


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In this episode of EmpowerHer Wellness, host Morgan Ekovich interviews Teresa Romano, a registered dietitian specializing in functional nutrition, eating disorders, and women's health. They discuss prenatal and postpartum nutrition, body image, and how to cultivate a healthy relationship with food at various life stages.

About Today's Guest:

Teresa Romano is a registered dietitian with a background in functional nutrition and herbal medicine. She's a certified eating disorder registered dietitian and a certified prenatal dietitian specializing in infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and women's health.

What You'll Learn:

  • The basics of functional nutrition and how it differs from conventional approaches
  • Nutrition tips for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods
  • How to handle first-trimester food aversions
  • The importance of postpartum nutrition and why it's not the time for restrictive dieting
  • Strategies for improving body image and practicing self-compassion
  • How to recognize and address obsessive behaviors around food tracking

Resources & Links:

  • Teresa’s website
  • Teresa’s email: [email protected]
  • Teresa’s Instagram
  • Join the FREE Facebook Community
  • Visit our Website
  • Facebook Page
  • Watch the full YouTube video
  • Reach out to me with questions: [email protected] 
  • NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) Screening Tool
  • IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals)
  • MyFitnessPal 

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