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Tips for Transitioning to Baby #2

Lindsay Watkins, RD, IBCLC

As a mom of three, there have been a lot of transitions over the last eight years. I have to say, adding a new member to our family was always easier than I anticipated! For us, the buildup was worse than the actual event. Regardless, there were some challenges along the way. Here are some strategies we used as a family and advice I’ve gotten over the years to help ease the transition from one to two kids.

Essential Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrient: DHA

Lindsay Watkins, RD, IBCLC

Many pregnant women avoid eating fish during pregnancy due to increased awareness around high levels of mercury and a general questions about the safety of eating fish. However, only certain fish contain high levels of mercury. DHA isn’t just important during pregnancy it’s also important during the post-partum period.

Essential Prenatal & Postnatal Nutrient Spotlight: Choline

Lindsay Watkins, RD, IBCLC

Choline, an essential nutrient during pregnancy and postpartum is often missed by so many supplement companies. This is likely due to its bulky nature (making it difficult to fit into a prenatal) and the fact that supplement companies are just not up to date on the latest research. Most diets are lacking in adequate amounts of this essential nutrient (especially vegan and vegetarian diets). Choline is technically a B vitamin.

Tips for Navigating the Holidays with a New Baby

Lindsay Watkins, RD, IBCLC

Whether you’re traveling by land or air, staying home, or have a packed social schedule, the holidays can be overwhelming. Add in a new baby, and it can be downright exhausting! These tips will help you navigate your first holiday season with a baby.

First Trimester: How to Eat More Veggies (When You Really Don't Want To)

Lindsay Watkins, RD, IBCLC

We all know a healthy diet includes an abundance of fruits and vegetables. However, vegetables are a common food aversion among women in the first trimester. It can be especially hard if you were a veggie lover before pregnancy, and now can’t even stand to look at them! It’s hard knowing you should be eating them for the nutrients, but the thought makes your stomach turn. Here are some ways to include vegetables in your diet that isn’t just a salad or plain vegetable.

Third Trimester Nutrition Tips

Lindsay Watkins, RD, IBCLC, Take Control Health Coach

You’ve made it to the final couple months of your pregnancy! Things are getting tight in there, and your appetite is likely all over the place. The little baby is taking up lots of space in your abdomen which can cause heartburn. Many moms find it difficult to eat full-sized meals since it can worsen heartburn and make you feel uncomfortably full. Aim for small, frequent meals throughout the day. Focus on quality over quantity. Foods like beans, nuts, seeds, eggs, avocado, salmon, and full-fat dairy provide a lot of nutrition in smaller volumes. Sometimes eating more in the morning and lighter in the evening can be a good strategy as well.

Second Trimester Nutrition Tips

Lindsay Watkins, RD, IBCLC

Yay, you made it to the second trimester! With a little luck, your nausea, fatigue, and headaches are starting to subside. You’re probably beginning to share your exciting news with family and friends, and feeling more like yourself again- with a little bump of course! During the second trimester your baby is growing rapidly, their organs will become fully developed and you’ll start to feel the baby move. If you’re feeling more energetic and less nauseous, you may feel like eating more and incorporating a wider variety of nutrient dense foods. And you may have more energy to cook!

First Trimester Nutrition Tips

Lindsay Watkins, RD, IBCLC

Finding out you’re pregnant is an extremely exciting and joyful time. Fast forward a few weeks and you may be hit with nausea, fatigue, headaches, and bloating. Aside from the physical challenges, the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy can take a toll as well. A lot of women also feel lonely in the first trimester, before they share news with family and friends. Often, nausea can be the most irritating symptom in the first trimester. You will likely not be able to completely cure your nausea, but here are a few tips to help “survive” those first 12 weeks.

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