The Maternal Nutrition Lab Blog

Practical, evidence-based articles designed to help dietitians feel more confident counseling pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding patients.

Postpartum Breastfeeding Nutrition CEUs for Dietitians: Building Confidence in Lactation Nutrition Counseling Sep 04, 2026

 Breastfeeding nutrition is an area where Registered Dietitians can play an important role in supporting maternal health, yet many RDs receive limited specialized education in lactation nutrition duri...

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Prenatal Nutrition CEUs for Dietitians: Evidence-Based Continuing Education Sep 02, 2026

Prenatal nutrition counseling requires much more than reviewing a prenatal vitamin and providing a list of foods to recommend or avoid. Registered Dietitians working with pregnant clients may encounte...

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Nutrition Counseling for Nausea During Pregnancy: A Practical Guide for Dietitians Aug 07, 2026

Nutrition recommendations for pregnant women can look beautifully straightforward on paper.

Adequate protein.
Iron-rich foods.
Choline.
DHA.
Fruits and vegetables.
Whole grains.
Balanced meals.

But the...

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Why Dietitians Lack Confidence in Maternal Nutrition Counseling Jul 22, 2026

 If you're a dietitian who's ever thought...

"I know the basics... but I don't feel confident counseling a pregnant patient."

Or...

"I always end up Googling recommendations before seeing a postpar...

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