Motherhood Meets Medicine

38. Optimizing Nutrition for Pregnancy and Postpartum with Katy Spencer


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So many of my guests and listeners have asked questions or talked about the pressure to do everything right during pregnancy. This is no different when it comes to nutrition, which is why I invited a registered dietician to answer your questions. Katy specifically talks about foods that optimize fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum breastfeeding. Every woman’s body is different, but the simple recommendations she gives can promote health while your body is preparing and changing before and during pregnancy.

Katy Spencer is a licensed registered dietician, specializing in women’s health and fertility. She, her husband, and two boys live in Nashville, Tennessee where she practices virtually. She works with women across the country to educate and empower them towards a life of wellness. Katy also has a podcast, Simply Functional Nutrition with Katy. Each week she covers specific nutrition topics from a functional nutrition approach.

In this episode we discuss:

-Quick grab and go breakfast ideas

-Specific foods that optimize your body prior to pregnancy

-Types of foods that promote a healthy pregnancy

-What to look for in your prenatal vitamins

-Tips on which foods can combat morning sickness

Resources mentioned:

-Morning sickness ginger lozensures

-Epsom salts

-Lily Nichols on Instagram: @lilynicholsrdn

Connect with Katy:

-Instagram: @simplyspencer_

-Podcast: Simply Functional Nutrition with Katy

-Sign up for Katy’s newsletter

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Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

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