Pregnancy & Postpartum · Registered dietitians
Pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes & Postpartum Nutrition
Pregnancy and the months after birth bring new questions about food, weight and energy. Our dietitian helps you nourish yourself and your baby with simple, realistic meals, including if you have gestational diabetes.
Is this for you?
- You are pregnant or planning a pregnancy
- You have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes
- You have nausea, food aversions or heartburn
- You are breastfeeding or pumping and want to eat well for it
- You want support with energy and weight after having a baby
How our dietitians help
Gestational diabetes
Carbohydrate spacing, balanced meals and snacks to help you reach the blood sugar targets your doctor sets.
Key pregnancy nutrients
Folate, iron, calcium, iodine and omega-3s from food, and what to ask your doctor about prenatal vitamins.
Feeling better
Food ideas for nausea, heartburn and constipation, and food-safety tips for pregnancy.
After baby arrives
Quick meals for busy days, breastfeeding nutrition, and gentle support with postpartum weight.
What to expect
- First visit: your dietitian reviews your health history, labs, medications and eating habits, then you set 2–3 goals together.
- Your plan: a personalized plan with meal ideas, recipes and tools, shared in your Healthie portal.
- Follow-ups: regular check-ins, usually every week or every other week at first, to track progress and adjust.
Visits are in person in Suwanee or Lawrenceville, GA, or by secure video in 25 states. More about visits.
Insurance coverage
Many commercial plans cover nutrition counseling during pregnancy, especially for gestational diabetes. Coverage depends on your plan, so check with our insurance checker or the number on your card.
Check your insurance in 10 seconds
Coverage depends on your specific plan. We check your benefits before your first visit, and it helps if you also call the member number on your insurance card. Our billing promise means no surprise bills.
Pregnancy & Postpartum: common questions
How much weight should I gain in pregnancy?
It depends on your weight before pregnancy and whether you are carrying more than one baby. Your doctor and dietitian can give you a personal target.
Will gestational diabetes go away after birth?
It usually does, but it raises the chance of type 2 diabetes later. Healthy habits and follow-up testing your doctor recommends help lower that risk.
Can I bring my baby to a video visit?
Of course. Video visits make it easy to fit care around feedings and naps.
What patients say
“I met with Rachel today and we had a great conversation at my intake appointment that makes me feel optimistic about moving forward.”
“Awesome job very informative and pleasant Rachel really takes the time to listen and explain all aspects of diet and health would highly recommend”
“Service was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, showed empathy, and was helpful.”
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This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Talk with your doctor before changing medications.
Ready to feel better? Most visits are covered by insurance.
Book online in about two minutes, or call 678-250-3438. Visits in Suwanee, Lawrenceville or by video.