020 | Functional Nutrition for Women's Health: From Pregnancy to Postpartum and Beyond

In this episode of EmpowerHer Wellness, host Morgan Ekovich interviews Teresa Romano, a registered dietitian specializing in functional nutrition, eating disorders, and women's health. They discuss prenatal and postpartum nutrition, body image, and how to cultivate a healthy relationship with food at various life stages.

About Today's Guest:

Teresa Romano is a registered dietitian with a background in functional nutrition and herbal medicine. She's a certified eating disorder registered dietitian and a certified prenatal dietitian specializing in infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and women's health.

What You'll Learn:

• The basics of functional nutrition and how it differs from conventional approaches
• Nutrition tips for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods
• How to handle first-trimester food aversions
• The importance of postpartum nutrition and why it's not the time for restrictive dieting
• Strategies for improving body image and practicing self-compassion
• How to recognize and address obsessive behaviors around food tracking

Resources & Links:

• Teresa’s website
• Teresa’s email: teresa@teresaromanonutrition.com
• Teresa’s Instagram
• Join the FREE Facebook Community
• Visit our Website
• Facebook Page
• Watch the full YouTube video
• Reach out to me with questions: morgan@getfitwithme-morganekovich.com 
• NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) Screening Tool
• IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals)
• MyFitnessPal