Your body is working hard—our job is to make sure it’s supported.
Our pregnancy and postpartum dietitians help you nourish your body, balance your energy, and support your recovery—without restriction or perfection.
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Our nutritionists can support you with the following
Concerns we support
Prepare your body for fertility treatments and pregnancy with evidenced-based nutrition support
Fertility & TTC
Pregnancy
Support fetal development, reduce nausea or food aversions, and meet your changing nutrient needs with confidence.
Meet your calorie and hydration needs, manage milk supply concerns, and maintain balanced nutrition while nursing.
Breastfeeding
Ease postpartum fatigue, mood changes, and hormone shifts with gentle, sustainable nutrition strategies.
Postpartum
Pregnancy and birth recovery demand more from your body—your nutrition should match that.
Pregnancy and postpartum come with endless opinions about what you “should” eat, how you “should” look, and when you “should” feel normal again.
At Plenish, we cut through the noise with science-based nutrition support that’s sustainable and realistic. Our dietitians help you stay nourished, manage symptoms, and care for your body through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum.
Our Motto
How does nutrition support pregnancy and postpartum health?
FUEL. REPLENISH. RECOVER.
03. recover with support
Motherhood isn’t meant to be navigated alone. We’ll help you build simple, supportive routines that keep you nourished and grounded in the midst of change.
02. replenish
After birth, your body’s needs shift dramatically. We’ll focus on replenishing nutrients, supporting hormones and restoring energy so you can heal and feel like yourself again.
01. Fuel for growth
Build a foundation of nourishment for both you and your baby. We’ll make sure you’re getting the key nutrients needed to support pregnancy and fetal development—without stress or confusion.
Our insurance-
based nutritionists
don’t sacrifice on
quality of care
If your insurance isn’t listed here, you can still see us! Out-of-network sessions may be partially reimbursable by your insurance. See our FAQs for details.
Insurance & Pricing
Being insurance-based means we can support you for longer, while still providing the in-depth, custom guidance you need.
In-network with:
Aetna
United Healthcare
Cigna
BCBS
Out-of-network pricing:
Intake: $150
Subsequent: $120
Create strength, balance, and energy through every stage of motherhood.
How we approach pregnancy & postpartum care
This isn't about perfection, it's about building routines and fueling yourself for this new stage of life.
Here’s how we do it
We’ll create practical, balanced meals that support energy, blood sugar, and key nutrients for pregnancy and postpartum. Our approach blends structure with flexibility, so nutrition fits your life—not the other way around. Foundations are also extremely important if you are looking to conceive in the next six months.
From nausea and reflux to fatigue and mood changes, nutrition can make a big difference. We’ll use food, hydration, and gentle supplements to help you manage symptoms and feel more comfortable day to day.
After birth, your body’s needs shift dramatically. We’ll focus on replenishing nutrients, supporting hormones, and rebuilding energy to promote full recovery and prevent depletion.
If you’re breastfeeding and/or pumping, we’ll make sure your nutrition supports milk production, hydration, and stamina. Your body needs more during this time & getting proper energy can help you feel more balanced while you're giving so much of yourself.
We’ll help you create meal patterns that fit your new routine, prevent energy crashes, and sustain you through the physical and emotional demands of early parenthood.
Pregnancy and postpartum aren’t seasons you should navigate alone. We offer continuous support through every stage, from nourishing your body during pregnancy to rebuilding balance postpartum. You’ll have guidance that evolves with you, helping you feel supported, steady, and confident as your needs change.
04. Nourish for lactation
05. Build Strength & Stability
06. Continuous support
02. Ease Symptoms
01. Foundations
03. Postpartum Healing
Our approach is practical and personalized
60-minute initial intake session
Weekly or bi-weekly 55-minute sessions
Personalized nutrition, supplement, & lifestyle plan
Ongoing communication with expert dietitians
Slow. Specialized. Supportive.
We won’t make you micromanage every bite. You’ll learn realistic ways to support your energy, hormones, and recovery through gentle, sustainable changes.
Meet our pregnancy & postpartum dietitians
get evidence-based care
Our dietitians specialize in using functional nutrition to help support your energy, hormones, and healing before, during, and after pregnancy.
Based in: Los Angeles, CA
Areas of focus: Blood sugar balancing, gut health, prenatal and pregnancy nutrition
MS, CNS, LDN
Nina Shamloo
Based in: Vancouver, WA
Areas of focus: Pediatric nutrition, eating disorders, gut health, hormone health
MS, CN, LDN, CNS, NBC-HWC
Saundra Kamman
MS, CN, LDN, CNS, NBC-HWC
Saundra Kamman
Saundra is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in Ayurveda, holistic nutrition, and Western herbalism. Her approach blends evidence-based strategies with traditional wisdom to create highly personalized care that supports gut health, hormone balance, eating disorder recovery, stress management, and whole-body wellness.
Bailey
“I’d had tests and dismissive doctors telling me ‘You’re healthy,’ but I was in pain after every meal. My diet was already limited, and I felt a lot of shame around not sticking perfectly to an elimination plan. Plenish changed that. They ask about my lifestyle, history, and mindset—not just what I eat—and help me make sense of test results. Now, I feel more in control of food, and I have habits that have really helped me reclaim my approach to nutrition.”
“I had stomach pain for a very long time.
Eventually, I decided enough was enough.”
Book a free 20-minute call to make sure we’re a great fit
After your free consultation, we’ll pair you with one of our nutritionists who specialize in pregnancy and postpartum.
Liberate your plate
Do you work with clients who are trying to lose weight?
Do you accept HSA and/or FSA payments?
Do you take insurance?
What are your practitioner's qualifications?
What supplements do you recommend during pregnancy?
Do you work with specific conditions?
Do you work with specific conditions?
Yes! Our dietitians support clients with pregnancy-related and postpartum concerns such as gestational diabetes, anemia, reflux, fatigue, and mood shifts.
If you have a specific concern that isn't listed, we can chat through it in a free consultation
What supplements do you recommend during pregnancy?
We’ll review your current prenatal and any additional nutrients (like iron, choline, omega-3s, or magnesium) based on your lab work, symptoms, and diet, so you’re not guessing or over-supplementing. We will only recommend what you need.
What are your practitioner's qualifications?
Our practitioners are Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists (LDNs), Certified Nutrition Specialists (CNS), and Registered Dietitians (RDs). This means each person has a master's-level degree in nutrition. They also have undergone extensive training focused on their areas of specialization.
Do you take insurance?
Yes! We accept Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. If you plan on using insurance, please check with your insurance before booking a call to verify benefits. Most people pay $0 for their nutrition sessions through insurance.
For out-of-network, we can create a “super bill” for reimbursement. With this, you can coordinate with your insurance company to see what they will and will not reimburse.
Do you accept HSA and/or FSA payments?
Yes, we accept both HSA and FSA payments.
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