Episode #287: Rethinking Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN

Episode #287: Rethinking Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN

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Prenatal and postpartum nutrition is a topic every mama deserves clarity on—and in this episode, we bring back the incredible Lily Nichols to break it down with research-backed wisdom and compassion. Lily is a registered dietitian, diabetes educator, and author of the best-selling books Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes.

Together, we cover the often-overlooked importance of protein, the truth about blood sugar during pregnancy, and why the conventional glucose tolerance test might not be the best fit for everyone. We also dive into the nuances of weight gain in pregnancy and the push for plant-based eating—and what expecting moms should really know.

Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or planning for baby, this episode is full of insights to help you feel more confident and nourished every step of the way.

 

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Topics Covered in This Episode

  • Updated protein recommendations for pregnancy and why most women fall short
  • Common glucose challenges and the benefits of CGMs during pregnancy
  • Why postpartum protein needs may be even higher than in pregnancy
  • Rethinking weight gain guidelines and how to assess it with compassion
  • The pros and cons of plant-based diets during the perinatal season

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This episode’s guest

 

 Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy and the author of two books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally. She writes at https://lilynicholsrdn.com

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