#29 - Nutrition and food allergies during pregnancy

Are there special precautions you need to take when pregnant with food allergies?   Chelsey Amer joins Dr G and Kortney to talk about her experience being pregnant with food allergies. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Chelsey also shares information about proper nutrition during pregnancy for those with and without food allergies.   Dr G also shed some light on allergic reactions and what you need to know about taking allergy and asthma medications during pregnancy.   What we cover in this episode: <ul><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Chelsey's journey with food allergies, chronic lung disease and how she became a registered dietitian.</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Can you use anti-histamines, epinephrine, topical steroids while pregnant?</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Pregnancy and asthma, can you continue to use controller medications and does anything change with asthma during pregnancy?</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Tips on how to eat a well-balanced diet during pregnancy and what that looks like.</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">The role of supplements during pregnancy: what to look for and what to take.</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Is it ok to be a vegetarian while pregnant? Will your baby get all the nutrients they need to thrive?</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Why omega 3 fatty acids should not be neglected during pregnancy.</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">What foods to avoid during pregnancy.</li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Should you avoid eating allergenic foods while pregnant if you are not allergic to them? If you have a child with food allergies, should avoid eati