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Food Allergy Prevention: From Pregnancy Through Early Childhood

by The Nesting PlaceUncategorized May 7, 2026May 7, 2026No Comments

By Kristen Criscitelli MS, RDN/LDN, CDN, CLC Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Can you prevent food allergies during pregnancy or lactation? The short answer is no.Current research shows that avoiding specific foods during pregnancy or breastfeeding does notprevent food allergies in your baby and is not recommended. In fact, unnecessary foodrestrictions can increase the risk of nutritional …

Beyond Sadness: What you probably haven’t heard about Pregnancy and Infant Loss

by The Nesting PlaceBirth Trauma, Prenatal, Uncategorized October 17, 2025October 18, 2025No Comments

By: Dr. Natalia Rappa, Psy. D., Director of Mental Health, The Nesting Place Myth: pregnancy loss is rare , One out of every 4 women, or 25% of the overall reproductive-aged U.S. women will experience a pregnancy or infant loss. Due to the fact that many losses happen before a woman knows she is pregnant, …

10 Steps towards a Healthy, Positive Birth Experience

by The Nesting PlaceUncategorized January 30, 2022February 6, 2023No Comments

Find a private childbirth education class to learn the anatomy of birth, along with valuable tips for labor. Hospital classes are somewhat useful but we find private classes are geared more towards helping a woman decide what’s right for her. A good read is another great way to educate yourself. The Nesting Place offers a …

5 Hydration Tips for a Healthy Plus Size Pregnancy

by The Nesting PlaceUncategorized August 30, 2021February 6, 2023No Comments

One of the top concerns I hear from pregnant people is staying hydrated throughout pregnancy. Hydration has gotten a huge push these past few years, so it’s natural for it to be on everyone’s minds. But if you’re pregnant, and more so plus size, getting those liquids in is even more important. Why is Hydration …