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In my opinion, as soon as you find out you’re pregnant, it heightens everything. You become so much more hyper-aware of your surroundings and everything you do because all of those things are no longer just affecting you . . . they are affecting your growing baby, too. And as mothers, we always want to do and provide the very best for our babies. This is why one of the first things we tend to think about is what we are eating. Because what we are eating is also what we are feeding our babies.

Today’s guest, Stephanie Middleberg, is an expert on this topic, and she is sharing her pregnancy nutrition tips with all of us and so much more. Tune in to discover everything you need to know about pregnancy nutrition and how to have a happy and healthy nine months and beyond!

Who is Stephanie Middleberg?

Stephanie Middleberg, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, founder of Middleberg Nutrition, and mother of two. Stephanie received her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and lives with her kids, Julian and Remi, and her husband, Andrew, in Brooklyn. She is frequently called upon by media outlets as a nutritional expert and has served as a member of both Health and Cosmopolitan’s Health Advisory Boards. She has made appearances on major television networks, including ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS, and Fox. Her bestselling books, The Big Book of Organic Baby Food and The Big Book of Organic Toddler Food, have helped countless families feel at ease with the stresses of feeding their little ones. And now, her latest book, The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition, guides you on how to nourish yourself and your baby from the first through fourth trimesters. When she isn’t working with her clients or media outlets, you can find Stephanie jogging with her husband and son, traveling, or concocting recipes in the Middleberg Nutrition Test Kitchen.

What Did We Discuss?

In this episode, we chat with Stephanie about pregnancy nutrition and everything expectant moms need to know about a happy, healthy 9 months and beyond. Here are several of the questions that we covered in our conversation:

• Why is nutrition during pregnancy so important, and how does it impact both the mother and the baby?
• What are some key nutrients that pregnant women should focus on incorporating into their diets, and why?
• Do women’s nutritional needs change throughout the different stages of pregnancy? If so, how? 
• What are your thoughts on prenatal supplements? What do pregnant women need to know when looking for a supplement to fit their needs? 
• Are there any specific foods or food groups that pregnant women should avoid or limit, and if so, why?
• How can pregnant women navigate cravings while still maintaining a balanced diet? Do you have any yummy snack ideas to curb their cravings?
• And what about food aversions? How can pregnant women navigate that and still maintain a balanced diet?
• What about postpartum recovery? How can women prepare to prioritize their nutrition postpartum?

Stephanie shared so much incredible information with us — amazing recipes, detailed facts on vitamins and nutrients that we need during pregnancy, and how practical ways to incorporate them into our daily lives. If you are expecting or planning to become pregnant, I highly recommend listening to this episode. And if you know of a pregnant mama, share this with them!

Mentioned in the Episode

• Canned tuna: check out Safe Catch
• Prenatal vitamins she recommends: Perelel, Thorne, MegaFoods
• Electrolyte drinks she recommends: Needed or LMNT
• And she shared so many of her delicious recipes from her book:
  • Cooked Salmon Poke-Inspired Bowls – pg 245
  • Everything Bagel Popcorn – pg 220
  • Carrot Cake Muffins – pg 206
  • Energy Bites – pg 261
  • And more!

Stephanie’s Resources

• Website: middlebergnutrition.com
• Instagram: @smiddleberg_rd
• Instagram: @middlebergnutrition
• Latest book: The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition

Related:

• Pregnancy Diet: What To Eat for a Healthy Pregnancy
• 9 Vitamins and Minerals Your Body Needs During Pregnancy
• Is a Vegan Diet Okay During Pregnancy?
• Safe Fish During Pregnancy: Good and Bad Seafood Options
• What You Need To Know About Eating Sushi While Pregnant
• Healthy and Delicious First Trimester Recipes
• Healthy and Nutritious Second Trimester Recipes
• Healthy and High-Energy Third Trimester Recipes
• 22 Pregnancy Snacks To Keep In Your Purse

Thank you for listening to this episode! Be sure to follow us on our podcast Instagram page @thebabychickchat. Let us know what you think and if there are any other topics you’d like us to cover. Cheers to a happy and healthy pregnancy!