Ep141: Prenatal Nutrition with Pregnancy Dietician Stephanie Lauri

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Diet is a vital component of prenatal healthcare which can often be overlooked. Today educator and registered dietician Stephanie Lauri joins us to give this subject the attention it deserves. After realizing there was a need for more accessible and reliable information on prenatal nutrition, Stephanie dedicated herself to creating a resource for expectant mothers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are some surprising dos and don’ts in this episode. Stephanie lets us in on what exactly your body needs during pregnancy and where to find it. She also has some tricks and tips for getting proper nutrition during this time even if vegetables don’t sound appealing!</span></p> <h3><strong>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-What are the qualifications to become a dietician</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-What the difference is between a nutritionist and a dietician</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Why it is important to begin focusing on nutrition even before becoming pregnant</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-How to choose the right prenatal vitamin for you</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-What are some powerhouse foods for pregnancy</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Why you shouldn’t focus on weight</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-What are some recommendations for vegans and vegetarians</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Full website notes: <a href= "drnicolerankins.com/episode141">drnicolerankins.com/episode141</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a title= "The Birth Preparation Course" href= "drnicolerankins.com/enroll">The Birth Preparation Course</a></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is on sale for Black Friday</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Help out the show and be entered into a drawing for an Amazon giftcard by taking our <a href= "https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/">listener surve