Nutrition by Mel LLC
Ann Arbor, MI
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About Nutrition by Mel LLC
Bio
The pregnancy and postpartum journey is the most powerful and vulnerable of our lives. For girls like me who struggled with disordered eating, the process can be littered with triggers. From the acceptance that our body is going to change to the importance of nourishing our body postpartum so it may heal. There is a need for higher quality practitioners and higher quality care. I'm here to challenge convention and hold space for anyone who invites me into their life to walk beside them.
Q&A
Q: What are your certifications and trainings?
A: I am a board certified Registered Dietitian who specializes in Women's Health and Performance Nutrition. I'm trained in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum nutrition (a blend of eastern and western medicine) and also sports nutrition. Many of the Mamas and Mamas to be I work with are athletes and or active individuals.
Q: What locations or areas do you serve?
A: My 1:1 coaching is remote and I work with women all over the world. My in-person workshops and presentations are often alongside other birth workers, pelvic floor physical therapists, or athletic support staff discussing how to best support our pregnant and postpartum athletes.
Q: What drew you into working with parents-to-be?
A: I love supporting women with their transition into motherhood. Helping them navigate old narratives that have a tendency to arise surrounding their identity, body image, and themselves as a whole. Creating safe spaces for nourishment of their bodies and in turn the baby by setting realistic expectations for birth and postpartum so they can thrive.
Q: What's your favorite past client story?
A: I supported a Mama who struggled with her fertility for years. She'd gone through IUI and IVF with no answers and no baby. Prior to my working with her she'd made the decision to move forward with surrogacy. After 8 months of working together, her and her husband conceived naturally and they now have two babies - via surrogate and her own body.
Postpartum Planning Intensive
Holistic Women's Health
Description
This Postpartum Intensive is an opportunity to establish truly nourishing habits during the magical and often stressful transition into motherhood. In this 75 minute session, we’ll review your diet history and deep-dive into everything you need to support your body as it recovers from birth. This will include meal planning, supplement considerations, and strategies to restore energy, replenish lost nutrients, and help your body (and baby) thrive.
Pricing Description
$375
> A detailed analysis of your relationship to food, diet history, health habits, body image, & body expectations.
> An intimate conversation about strategies to heal and recover postpartum.
> Supplement and additional lifestyle recommendations such as return to sport, mental health, and boundary setting.
Postpartum Planning Intensive
Nutrition Coaching
Description
This Postpartum Intensive is an opportunity to establish truly nourishing habits during the magical and often stressful transition into motherhood. In this 75 minute session, we’ll review your diet history and deep-dive into everything you need to support your body as it recovers from birth. This will include meal planning, supplement considerations, and strategies to restore energy, replenish lost nutrients, and help your body (& baby) thrive
Pricing Description
$375
> A detailed analysis of your relationship to food, diet history, health habits, body image, & body expectations.
> An intimate conversation about strategies to heal and recover postpartum.
> Supplement and additional lifestyle recommendations such as return to sport, mental health, and boundary setting.