ICP / Obstetric cholestasis

It all started when…

I was diagnosed with Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) in March of 2017. I was 34 weeks pregnant with my first baby. You can read parts of Levi’s birth story HERE. I was fast-tracked to an induction at 36 weeks and told I would probably end up with ICP in future pregnancies as well.

I did not enjoy the induction process or any of the fears and unknowns that came with my diagnosis as I inched closer and closer to term. So I pledged to do everything I could before and during my next pregnancy. I spoke to specialists, interviewed colleagues in the birth world, hired naturopaths, picked my own OB/GYN’s brain and did all the research I possibly could on this topic.

And I found hope!

I did not have to write myself off as a lost cause. I felt empowered and equipped to try new things and approaches to pregnancy health in order to strengthen my liver safely and provide the best possible outcome for both me and my baby.

I am grateful beyond words to report that Hayden was born in May of 2020 at 40 weeks and 3 days, weighing 8 pounds, 12 ounces. His birth story is HERE. My labs were steady and low throughout this second pregnancy, and I want the same for you too.

Meal Plans

My week-long Trader Joe’s Meal Plans are all created with a $100 weekly grocery budget in mind. They include a complete and priced-out shopping list, full recipes for five unique dinners, four nutrient-dense breakfasts, four lunch options, a list of nutritionist-approved snack options, and a week-at-a-glance calendar guide.

This meal plan is crafted with a small family in mind and is not just for one person. If you are a single eater, you could easily make use of leftovers and turn this into a two-week plan.

AND it’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free. 

For more details about what this TJ’s plan entails, click HERE!

Cookbooks

Fatigue, GI flare-ups, joint-swelling and pain. Most of us are familiar with symptoms such as these long before we know that chronic inflammation is at the root of it. The good news is that once you make the connection, you can immediately start helping your body heal with the power of good nutrition through an anti-inflammatory diet.

According to the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health (NCBI), inflammation can be linked to just about every health condition and is the underlying basis for a significant number of diseases.

As a certified holistic nutritionist my goal is to help clients address their specific symptoms of ongoing inflammation. By prescribing an easy-to-follow anti-inflammatory diet filled with flavorful, nutrient-rich recipes, I’ve been able to guide numerous inflammation sufferers towards immediate symptom relief and long-lasting, renewed wellbeing.

In The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Cookbook, I’ve made my easy diet program guidelines and approachable recipes available to all. Smart, succinct, and simple, The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Cookbook is your all-in-one quick-start guide.

30 mins or less: Plan your meals ahead of time based on what your schedule allows―these anti-inflammatory diet recipes take just 30 minutes or less

Friend or foe? Shop smart with helpful lists of foods to enjoy, or avoid, on your anti-inflammatory diet

Lifestyle Tips: Give your anti-inflammatory diet an additional boost by applying these quick inflammation reduction tips to your everyday activities

The anti inflammatory diet can be easily incorporated into your daily life―especially with a little help from your slow cooker. The Anti Inflammatory Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook makes it easy to eat fresh, healthy foods that fight inflammation with prep-and-go recipes for ready-to-eat meals when you come home.

Ready-made for your busiest days, the recipes in this anti inflammatory diet cookbook require a maximum prep time of 15 minutes. With no stove-top cooking needed, The Anti Inflammatory Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook is an effortless, everyday solution to healing your immune system.

The Anti Inflammatory Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook helps you fight inflammation and stay healthy every day with:

• An introduction to the anti inflammatory diet that explains the basic principles of the diet, with a special focus on foods for fighting inflammation and foods that cause flare-ups.

• 100 quick and easy recipes that maximize the convenience of your slow cooker with a maximum prep time of 15 minutes and no additional steps.

• Slow cooking tips that include advice on getting to know your slow cooker, plus dos and don’ts for slow cooking.