Episode

The "Different" Things I Did to Support My Pregnancy

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Macros Made Easy with Emily Field RD
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Apr 27, 2026
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Summary

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the “rules” around pregnancy nutrition, this episode is going to offer a very different perspective. Because the truth is, there isn’t just one right way to approach pregnancy. And the decisions I made around pregnancy nutrition, glucose and pregnancy, and pregnancy body image might not look like what you typically see online. But they were intentional. In this episode, I’m walking you through the “different” things I did to support my pregnancy, and more importantly, why I made those choices. In this episode, we discuss: • How I approached pregnancy nutrition without falling into fear, restriction, or over-control • My perspective on glucose and pregnancy, including how I thought about blood sugar without becoming obsessive • The mindset shifts that supported a healthier pregnancy body image through constant physical change • How the macros made easy approach translated into pregnancy in a way that felt supportive instead of rigid • Why autonomy and intentional decision-making mattered more than blindly following every recommendation If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing it wrong” or questioning your choices, this episode will help you take a step back and think more critically about what actually matters. Because supporting your body during pregnancy isn’t about perfection. It’s about understanding your body, staying grounded in your decisions, and building an approach to pregnancy nutrition that actually works for you. When you zoom out, conversations around glucose and pregnancy and pregnancy body image often become overly rigid or fear-driven. This episode is meant to bring you back to a more balanced perspective. This is what macros made easy looks like in a completely different season of life. Not perfect. Not rigid. Not a…