Nutrition
Healthy eating during pregnancy helps give your baby a strong start in life. It promotes the health of the fetus and can lessen complications. But there is no one diet plan that fits everyone. People have different bodies, eating patterns, lifestyles, and pregnancy experiences. All of this can affect your nutritional needs. At Mount Sinai, we offer personal nutrition counseling to all our pregnant patients. We can discuss what to eat—and what not to eat—as well as any supplements that might be helpful.
A healthy diet during pregnancy can:
- Boost your energy
- Improve your sleep
- Help you avoid illnesses and pregnancy complications
- Assist in managing your weight during and after pregnancy
Our registered dietitian can answer your general nutrition questions. We can discuss supplemental vitamins and minerals, analyze your diet, and address any nutrition-related concerns. If you are interested in working with our registered dietitian, ask your doctor for a referral.
Health Concerns We Treat
Our dietitian can help with a variety of health issues that may arise with pregnancy. We can help, whether you’re having one baby or more. Possible concerns include:
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Nausea and vomiting
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Morning sickness
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Constipation
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Weight gain management for those who are underweight or overweight
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Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
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Gestational diabetes
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Eating disorder management during pregnancy
In addition, we can help with any nutrition-related referrals you may receive during pregnancy, such as:
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Celiac disease
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Food allergies
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Inflammatory bowel disease
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Weight-loss surgery
Gestational Diabetes Program
If you were diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes before your pregnancy or with gestational diabetes during pregnancy, you may need special care. The Gestational Diabetes Program provides diabetes counseling and education. We also do glucose monitoring, and we work with the Maternal-Fetal Medicine team to monitor the fetus.
Recipes for a Healthy Pregnancy
Our Mount Sinai dietitian can provide you with recipes to address your specific concerns or conditions. Here are a few examples:
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Recipes to help with gestational diabetes
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Recipes to help with nausea