Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast
Bec Norris
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GROW: Debunking the Myth! Weight Gain Alone Doesn't Determine a Healthy Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body undergoes significant changes. Healthcare professionals often focus on weight gain as a measure of fetal growth and maternal health. However, is weight really the best measure of a healthy pregnancy? In this episode, expert fertility and pregnancy dietitian Bec Norris explores the misconception that weight is the only factor to consider when determining whether or not a woman is having a healthy pregnancy. While weight gain is certainly an important factor, it is not the only measure of maternal health. There are a number of other factors that healthcare professionals should consider, such as blood tests, nutrient levels, and ultrasounds. Bec also delves deeper into the need for a more empathetic and supportive approach to pregnancy care. If you're pregnant or planning to be, don't miss out on this thought-provoking episode about the misconceptions surrounding weight gain during pregnancy and the importance of approaching pregnancy health with empathy and support. Take the Free Plant-based Pregnancy Diet Quiz to find out if you're eating right! TOPICS DISCUSSED: Weight as a factor in determining healthy pregnancy Alternative measures to weight for evaluating pregnancy health Emotional impact of conversations around weight during pregnancy Other parameters to focus on during pregnancy regardless of weight or weight gain The relationship between weight gain during pregnancy and fetal growth Diet adequacy and nutrient levels The importance of advocating for dietary preferences during pregnancy Studies referred to during this podcast: Intake of carbohydrates during pregnancy in obese women is associated with fat mass in the newborn offspring Is maternal obesity a risk factor for anencephaly and spina bifida? Maternal Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods-Rich Diet and Perinatal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Here's how I can help you have a healthy plant-based pregnancy: Take the Free Plant-based Pregnancy Diet Quiz to find out if you're eating right! Planning a plant-based pregnancy in 2023? Avoid 3 mistakes hurting your fertility (and what to do instead) with the 3 Day Plant-based Fertility Kickstarter. Join here Searching for the right/best prenatal? Book a Diet and Supplement Assessment to turn confusion into clarity fast! Book here Connect with Bec on Instagram
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