before and after the birth
childbirth, postpartum and parenting education since 2002
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you are what you eat
“Even if you are the most calm, confident and determined pregnant person in the universe, if you ignore proper prenatal nutrition, you’re setting the stage for intrusive, possibly traumatic, birth interventions.”
- Pam England, Birthing From Within
“If you are pregnant, you must eat a good, nutritious, balanced diet every day during your pregnancy. A good diet is the best insurance that your baby will be healthy and strong with a normal weight at birth!”
- Dr.Brewer
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
-Hippocrates
i offer a pregnant power mini class for people who just found out they are pregnant. we cover optimal pregnancy nutrition, finding a care provider, should you hire a doula?, pregnancy exercises and everything else that's on your mind. the cost is $100.
optimal nutrition is the single most important thing that you can do for your baby during pregnancy. your baby’s growth depends on what you choose to put in your body. every time you take a bite of food, picture exactly where it is going…directly to your baby. pregnant people need to be eating 100 grams of protein and drinking four quarts of water everyday. we spend time in class sharing healthy, high protein recipe ideas.
download a printable protein counter chart.
also, check out my friend (and childbirth class grad) amy palanjian's website yummy toddler food where you'll find wholesome, happy recipes specifically created for 1-3 year olds!
sample menu ideas
sample day #1
2 eggs
whole wheat toast with nut butter
milk
30 grams of protein
grapes
almonds(2 oz)
10 grams of protein
spinach salad
chicken breast
sunflower seeds (2 oz)
cucumber
tomato
avocado
cheese (1 oz)
50 grams of protein
apple with nut butter and granola
20 grams of protein
turkey and black bean chili
30 grams of protein
total protein 140 grams
sample day #2
greek yogurt
granola
fruit
30 grams of protein
deviled egg
7 grams of protein
turkey sandwich
carrots
grapes
32 grams of protein
cottage cheese (1/2 cup)
12 grams of protein
chicken enchiladas
36 grams of protein
total protein 117 grams!!!