Episode 21: Nutrition in Pregnancy with Renee from Nurture the Seed

Renee is a clinical dietitian who specialises in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition. She is the author of Nurture the Seed: Your evidenced-based guide to prenatal nutrition. She has a strong research foundation and utilises a ‘wholefood’ approach to pregnancy nutrition. Renee is also the mother of two young children and is a passionate home cook who loves connecting people through food.

In this episode we discuss:

• The foods that women should be aiming to eat in pregnancy for a well balanced diet
• The amount of food that women should consume in pregnancy
• Food ideas women may be able to eat in pregnancy if they are nauseous
• Foods women should aim to incorporate preconception, to ensure they are well nourished heading in to pregnancy
• Iron rich foods for preconception and pregnancy 
• Navigating the overwhelm of supplements 
• Labour snacks that women can have to help sustain them in labour

You can find Renee on instagram at @nurturetheseed
Her website is:
https://www.nurturetheseed.com.au/
Check out her book here:
https://www.nurturetheseed.com.au/shop/p/nurture-the-seed


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Disclaimer: Please note the information in this course is for education purposes only, ensure you reach out to your care provider for individualised advice, as this does not constitute medical advice as this is general education only. Body, Birth & Baby will not be liable for any losses/damage/ expenses/ injury as you should not be reliant on this information