Why Choline Matters in Your Pregnancy and Postpartum (and how to get enough) with Lily Nichols, RDN | Episode 19

Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20%Today I’m chatting with Lily Nichols, a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes educator, and author. Lily shares evidence-based insights on prenatal and postpartum nutrition, emphasizing the significance of choline and protein intake, especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding. We also discuss the nutrient gaps in plant-based diets and provide practical advice on meal planning and supplementation to ensure optimal health for both moms and babies. This episode is brimming with expert advice and real-life applications.Helpful Timestamps:01:44 Guest Introduction: Lily Nichols05:40 General Nutrition Recommendations for Pregnancy10:58 Protein Intake and Supplementation20:34 The Importance of Choline in Pregnancy29:22 The Importance of Choline in Diets32:44 Current Research and Future Recommendations33:25 Choline in Breastfeeding and Postpartum39:12 The Role of Protein in Postpartum Nutrition42:49 Meal Planning and Preparation Tips51:02 Resources and Final ThoughtsMore from Lily Nichols, RDN:Grab Lily’s best selling books: Real Food For Pregnancy, Real Food for Fertility, Real Food for Gestational DiabetesVisit lilynicholsrdn.com/codes Read her blog: Does Collagen Count Towards my Protein Intake?Choline in Pregnancy: Folate's Long Lost CousinAbout your host:Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.For more pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood conversation each week, be sure to subscribe to The Lo & Behold podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen! A request: If this episode meant something to you, would you consider a 5 star rating and leaving us a review? Yes, we read them, and yes, they help keep L & B going! ♥️Connect with Lo more on: INSTAGRAM | TIK TOK | PINTEREST | FACEBOOK DisclaimerOpinions shared by guests of this show are their own, and do not always reflect those of The Labor Mama platform. Additionally, the information you hear on this podcast or that you receive via any linked resources should not be considered medical advice. Please see our full disclaimer here.Additionally, we may make a small commission from some of the links shared with you. Please know, this comes at no additional cost to you, supports our small biz, and is a way for us to share brands and products with you that we genuinely love.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services