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Pregnancy
Nutrition
Congratulations...you're going to be a Mum!
Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, but there is a lot to learn and discover as you prepare for the arrival of your little one.
Working out what you should (or should not) be eating can be confusing, especially when pregnancy brings its own health challenges which can affect your way of eating. You might be asking yourself: What kinds of foods should I be eating to meet my nutritional needs during pregnancy? What foods do I need to avoid? What vitamin and mineral supplements should I be taking? How do I optimise my nutrition to help control my morning sickness?
Nutrition and lifestyle choices are essential for optimising your health, as well as influencing the health of your growing baby. In fact, research has shown that what you eat and what your baby eats during your pregnancy and in the first two years of life can provide the essential building blocks for your child's brain development, healthy growth and a strong immune system for life.
Whether you're five weeks or five months pregnant, I can guide you to make the best nutritional choices for you and your baby with your personalised pregnancy nutrition & lifestyle plan so that you can relax and enjoy your pregnancy.
Let's optimise
your health
during pregnancy
Your personalised pregnancy plan is designed to help you to optimise your nutrition and lifestyle throughout each stage of your pregnancy.
I will support you to make nutrition and lifestyle changes that can:
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Meet your nutritional needs for optimum growth and development of your baby at each trimester
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Manage common symptoms (cravings, nausea, vomiting, constipation and reflux)
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Educate you about food safety during your pregnancy
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Maintain a healthy weight during your pregnancy
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Manage pregnancy complications including gestational diabetes
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Positively influence your baby’s genetic programming to give your baby the best possible start to life
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Improve your energy levels
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Prescribe the correct prenatal supplements to meet your needs
Working together
All my nutrition consultations are offered online, via Zoom or by phone, so that you can remain in the comfort of your home or office, at a time that is convenient to you.
Step 1: Discovery Consultation
Your 20 minute Discovery Consultation gives us a chance to meet and get to know each other, for you to tell me a bit about how your pregnancy is going, and to decide if I'm the right person to help you on your journey.
We'll discuss:
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Your health background and what area of your pregnancy health you are most needing support with
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How I can help you to achieve your pregnancy health & wellbeing goals
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What you can expect from your pregnancy nutrition & lifestyle coaching experience with me
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Any questions you may have
This free call is also obligation free. Following our chat it's entirely up to you to decide if you think I can help and you want to continue.
Step 2: Nutrition & Lifestyle Consultation
Your 60 minute Nutrition and Lifestyle Consultation is your first step towards reaching your prenatal health & lifestyle goals.
Your personalised nutrition & lifestyle pregnancy plan with specific
recommendations
What you get after your consultation
A week long personalised meal plan with recipes
Educational worksheets depending on your specific dietary requirements and/or conditions
Recommendations on nutritional supplements to optimise your prenatal health, if appropriate
During the consultation, we will take the time to build a comprehensive health profile and identify the areas we will focus on for tangible results:
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Build your personal health profile based on your medical history, existing health concerns or conditions, medications, and symptoms
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Evaluate any previous biochemistry and/or blood results you’ve gathered from working with other health professionals
- Complete a comprehensive nutritional assessment
- Complete a lifestyle assessment
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Set your pregnancy nutrition and lifestyle goals
Step 3: Nurture Coaching Progran
I know how important it is to get the right support as you progress. By becoming a member of my 3 month nutrition and lifestyle coaching program I will provide you with the right level of support when you need it: we track your progress together, optimise your plan and I'll be there for you to answer questions and guide you along the way.
If you're looking for long-term support and guidance throughout your pregnancy, this program is for you. I will be there to guide and support you every step of the way:
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Fully personalised - just for you! I believe that each woman is unique, so each membership program is specifically designed on a deep understanding and assessment of your specific needs…and tastes! The program looks at all aspects of nutrition and lifestyle choices that can influence your pregnancy health and your growing baby.
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Supportive. I'm here for you every step of the way. You will receive on-going support of a dedicated dietitian (me!) to guide and support you, as well as answer all your questions.
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Fully flexible. You can start whenever you feel ready, and you can access the program from wherever is convenient to you, at your own pace.
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Enjoyable. As well as providing important nutrients for you and your baby, food is there to be enjoyed. We should choose foods which make us happy and healthy. The recipes I provide aren't strict or boring. They're easy to prepare, well-balanced and delicious, I'm sure you'll have fun cooking them!
Membership benefits
2 x 25 minute Follow-up Consultations each month
Weekly personalised meal plans with customised recipes and shopping lists
Your updated nutrition & lifestyle pregnancy plan based on your Follow-up Consultation
Exclusive Members' mobile app to access your plan and track your progress
Unlimited email support from your Dietitian
Personalised educational worksheets based on your specific dietary requirements and/or conditions
I also offer standalone 45 minute follow up consultations, as well as couple consultations. Please contact me if you would like to book one.
Any questions? Feel free to get in touch