Prenatal & Postpartum Nutrition Therapy
The prenatal and postpartum periods can be emotionally and physically complex, especially for those with a history of disordered eating, body image concerns, or challenging birth experiences.
Emilee understands the impact of NICU stays, challenging births, and postpartum adjustments, offering a safe, empathetic space where you can find nourishment and healing.
This Might Be a Good Fit If You:
Are pregnant or postpartum and navigating body image concerns.
Have a history of disordered eating or a complicated relationship with food.
Are looking for nutrition support with breastfeeding.
Experienced a traumatic birth or NICU stay.
Feel overwhelmed by pregnancy or postpartum nutrition
Want support rooted in empathy, understanding, and lived experience.
Are managing a health condition impacted by nutrition (e.g., gestational diabetes).
What to Expect
Our approach prioritizes your whole well-being, recognizing that food and body image challenges can intensify during pregnancy and postpartum. We provide individualized care designed to support your physical and emotional health through:
Prenatal Nutrition and Body Trust: Supporting your bodies nourishment while fostering body neutrality throughout pregnancy.
Postpartum Recovery and Healing: Addressing nutritional needs while processing birth and postpartum experiences.
NICU Parent Support: Helping NICU families navigate self-care and nourishment during uncertain times.
Trauma-Informed Care: Providing a supportive, non-judgmental environment that honors your lived experiences.
Managing Common Challenges: Guidance for issues like appetite changes, nausea, postpartum fatigue, and breastfeeding nutrition.
Body Image and Self-Compassion: Encouraging self-kindness and body neutrality through all stages of parenthood.
Your story matters. We are here to provide expert nutrition care with kindness, compassion, and understanding.
Serving Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
