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High blood pressure during pregnancy can be concerning, particularly when it develops into gestational hypertension or preeclampsia. But what role can nutrition play in supporting maternal health?
In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere talks with registered dietitian and nutrition expert Lily Nichols about nutrition, hypertension, and preeclampsia during pregnancy. They discuss the connection between nutrition and blood pressure, important nutrients during pregnancy, blood sugar regulation, hydration, and practical ways to build balanced meals.
Lily also shares an evidence-informed perspective on what nutrition can and cannot do when blood pressure becomes a concern, and why understanding the difference between supporting your health through nutrition and treating a medical condition is so important.
Whether you are preparing for pregnancy, currently pregnant, or have questions about gestational hypertension or preeclampsia, this conversation offers practical information to help you feel more informed about nutrition and maternal health.
High blood pressure and symptoms of preeclampsia during pregnancy should always be discussed with your healthcare provider. Nutrition is one part of comprehensive prenatal care and does not replace medical evaluation, monitoring, or treatment.
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition® and the author of three books: Real Food for Fertility (co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes.
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Ask the Doulas is a pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting podcast for expecting families, new parents, and birth and baby professionals. Hosted by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, the podcast features conversations with doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, sleep consultants, newborn care specialists, fertility experts, and perinatal mental health professionals. Ask the Doulas is designed for both parents and professionals looking for trusted guidance, continuing education, and real-world strategies.
