Nutrition and the Evidence on Popular Diets During Pregnancy

Whatever your long-term goals for weight or health, you have one priority when you are pregnant – to ensure you and your baby are healthy. What you eat plays a significant role in this. While a lot of research is available, there is no definitive evidence to support one ideal diet for everyone. There are many varying opinions on diet, and nutrition is very individualized. This episode overviews popular diets and considerations for continuing or starting these diets during pregnancy. Learn about the risks and benefits of diets like caloric restriction, low glycemic, keto, plant-based, carnivore, paleo, low fat, the Louwen diet for pregnancy and birth, and intermittent fasting.   Thank you to our sponsors   Did you know that your health insurance will cover the cost of a breast pump? It’s true! In fact, many health insurance plans also cover milk storage bags, breastfeeding prep courses, and more. At Aeroflow Breastpumps, you can shop top-rated breast pumps from brands like Medela, Spectra, and Motif without ever opening your wallet. Fill out their quick and easy insurance eligibility form, and they’ll take care of the rest! It might just be the easiest thing you do this pregnancy.   For a limited time only, you can get the 8 Sheep Pregnancy Survival Kit at $30 off, with free shipping within the US! Plus, save an additional 10% with the promo code PREGNANCYPODCAST. The Pregnancy Survival Kit includes a set of four handcrafted products that help with common pregnancy pains like pregnancy insomnia, restless legs, lower back and hip pains, leg cramps, swollen and achy legs and feet, and stretch marks. The amazing products from 8 Sheep are made with safe ingredients for you and your baby during pregnancy. Every product from 8 Sheep Organics comes with a 100-Day Happiness Guarantee, so you can try it risk-free.   The all-in-one Hatch Rest is a smart sleep device with a sound machine and night light that grows with your kids. Babies love the continuous sounds of white noise and lullabies for a soothing and comfortable sleep environment. The Rest has helped over 3 million babies and parents get restful sleep. Right now, Hatch is offering Pregnancy Podcast listeners up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping.   Read the full article and resources that accompany this episode.   Try Pregnancy Podcast Premium for FREE for 7 Days and get a copy of the Your Birth Plan book. Over 200 episodes are exclusively available to Premium members in the Private Podcast Feed. You can listen to episodes in your favorite podcast app or the website, and all Premium content is ad-free.   Check out the 40 Weeks podcast to learn how your baby grows each week and what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners.   For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast website.