Pregnancy

Pathway Contributor: Susan Firus

Credentials:
RD

Degree(s):
Master of Arts, Registered Dietitian

Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments:

• Editor PEN
• Advocate for Child Nutrition & Type I Diabetes
• Chair of Mindful Eating Counselling Working Group

Practice Focus:
Diabetes

Contributions:

• Are there any specific considerations with regard to the use of sweeteners (e.g. nonnutritive, artificial, sugar substitutes, intense, low calorie) in pregnancy/lactation?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What herbal beverages/supplements are safe to take during pregnancy and lactation?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What type of calcium supplements are safe to take during pregnancy?  

  Role: Author

• Are there safety concerns for the ingestion of fish in women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding related to mercury contamination?  

  Role: Author

• What are the nutritional needs of a mother who is pregnant and breastfeeding an older child?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are there adverse effects of high protein diets (including protein powder supplements) in pregnant and lactating women?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What dietary recommendations can benefit women without diabetes who experience hypoglycemia during pregnancy?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are there any specific considerations with regard to the use of sugar alcohols as sweeteners in pregnancy/lactation?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Pregnancy Practice Guidance Toolkit

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  Role: Author