These past few years of doula work & midwifery school have really opened my eyes to the importance of nutrition in our lives, especially in the lives of pregnant women. So many women have the misconception that they can eat anything & everything during their pregnancy and that it won't matter. This couldn't be further from the truth. Nutrition during pregnancy is so incredibly crucial for the health of both mama & baby, but not everyone knows that a lack of balanced nutrition can seriously impact the outcome of your birth. 

Research shows that proper nutrition is a protective action for the body. This is definitely true in pregnancy as it allows for the adequate expansion of blood volume which can prevent toxemia. Most midwives & nutritional experts recommend that pregnant women get the necessary vitamins & minerals from food sources instead of supplements. Our bodies were made to absorb the nutritional content from food more readily & effectively than from a supplement. This is also a recommendation for non-pregnant individuals!

Focus on nutrition has become a dying art in our society, especially in the world of obstetrics. I can't tell you how many clients have told me that their obstetricians never mention nutrition... that is until there becomes an issue with weight on the scale. Our society is so obsessed with weight, but rarely stresses the importance of PROPER nourishment. It is my personal opinion that weight is only a small factor in overall issue of one's health. But I digress...

In an effort to shine the spotlight on our lack of knowledge in the nutritional arena, I have decided to share healthy, balanced, & delicious recipes on a monthly basis. I would love to hear your feedback if you make any of the recipes!! 

If you would like more information on meeting your nutritional needs in pregnancy, please visit The Pregnancy Pantry. This is a project that my fellow midwifery students & I created for all pregnant women. We'd appreciate any feedback!