Fertility Series: Preconception Nutrition with Ryann Kipping, RDN

Ryann Kipping is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Lactation Educator Counselor. She helps clients who are planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or recently postpartum reach optimum health during these extremely important and emotional periods of life. Aside from one on one nutrition consulting, Ryann is a nutrition writer and menu developer; she works with the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and is currently attending San Diego State University to get her Masters in Public Health. You can connect with her via email or social media! In this episode, you’ll hear about: Ryann’s story (0:23) Preconception nutrition (1:01) What to eat while pregnant when you’re craving fast food (5:00) When to take prenatal vitamins and the best ones to take (6:00) Can you take vitamins one year before conception? (8:13) Preconception nutrition for Dads (8:35) When you’re pregnant, these little shifts will boost your nutrition (10:05) Healthy snack ideas (11:45) Sneak veggies in these foods (12:30) Kristy’s Power Pancake Recipe Ryann’s Sunrise Smoothie Recipe Nutrition tips for breastfeeding (16:45) Ryann’s virtual nutrition services (18:43) Connect with Ryann: Website: theprenatalnutritionist.com Instagram/Facebook: @prenatalnutritionist Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritionbyryann/ Did you know that babies have experience and cellular memory from preconception to birth? If you just said, “WOW!” in your head, listen to episode 23. You'll learn that and so much more from Kate White from APPPAH (The Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health).