Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the co-founder of Culina Health. With over 10 years of experience, Vanessa also serves as the dietetic intern director at New ...

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BLONZ: What is understood about how the role of the kidneys changes during pregnancy and how this affects what we should be eating? DEAR P.O.: Our blood not only carries nutrients, it also serves as ...

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Pregnancy is one of life's most exciting chapters, but it also brings real health challenges. When nutrition during pregnancy is overlooked, it can affect the well-being of both the mother and the ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Today in the kitchen, the focus is on nutrition and how to nourish the body through the many phases of pregnancy. The biggest takeaway is that pregnancy nutrition is about nutrient ...

Nutrition is a key determinant for pregnancy outcomes; however, many people do not realize the importance of it. The nutritional status of the mother will have a big impact on the health of both the ...

Better integration of nutrition care into prenatal visits can help catch and address mental health issues that too often go unnoticed. Unsplash+ Pregnancy is one of the most transformative and ...

If there's one thing doctors agree on, it's that all of their pregnant patients should take prenatal supplements. As a result, about 3 in 4 expecting mothers follow their doctor's advice. Not ...