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Nutrition During Pregnancy: Supporting Energy, Mood, and Recovery
Nutrition during pregnancy is about sustainability, not perfection. Learn how nourishment supports physical and emotional resilience.
Nicole Harber
Food fuels more than growth. During pregnancy, nutrition directly affects energy levels, digestion, mood, and recovery. A holistic approach emphasizes consistency, flexibility, and listening to the body.
Foundational Nutritional Needs
Core supports include:
Adequate protein for tissue growth
Hydration for circulation and digestion
Minerals for muscle function and energy
Perfection matters less than reliability.
Listening to Signals
Cravings and aversions often carry information:
Fatigue may indicate low intake
Aversion may signal digestive limits
Cravings may reflect nutrient needs
Honoring signals builds trust with the body.
Releasing Food Guilt
Restriction often increases stress:
Stress affects digestion and absorption
Flexibility supports long-term balance
Nourishment includes satisfaction and ease
Food should support, not control.
Walking Beside You
As a holistic doula, I help simplify nutrition into something supportive rather than overwhelming.