As a woman, your nutritional needs change throughout your life.
As your body evolves through life stages like puberty, pregnancy (and post-preganancy), and menopause—the way it metabolizes food and what it needs to function also change (source).
Some key stages in women’s health include:
Proper nutrition can be a powerful tool to optimize your health at every stage.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is affects 10-13 percent of women globally (source). It can present very differently from person to person. Our BC Dietitians understand that there are actually different types of PCOS, each requiring tailored nutrition approaches. We help you identify which type you might have and develop targeted strategies to manage insulin resistance, support hormone balance, reduce inflammation, and address symptoms like irregular periods, weight concerns, and fatigue through evidence-based nutrition therapy.
Endometriosis often goes undiagnosed for years. While nutrition can’t cure endometriosis, anti-inflammatory eating patterns may help manage symptoms like pelvic pain and digestive issues. Our dietitians work alongside your medical team to provide nutrition strategies that may reduce inflammation and support your overall wellbeing during diagnosis and treatment.
Nutritional needs increase significantly during pregnancy and breastfeeding to support both your health and your baby’s development. Our prenatal nutrition specialists provide clear, evidence-based guidance on key nutrients like iron, calcium, protein, and DHA, along with practical meal planning that accounts for food aversions, morning sickness, and the demands of new parenthood. We also support you through breastfeeding nutrition and the transition to infant feeding.
Irregular periods and hormonal symptoms can significantly impact your quality of life, and nutrition plays an important role in hormone regulation. Our women’s health dietitians help you understand how blood sugar balance, adequate nutrition, and specific nutrients can support menstrual health. We address underlying causes like PCOS, thyroid issues, or nutrient deficiencies while providing practical strategies to stabilize energy and mood throughout your cycle.
Browse local clinics and dietitians with expertise in women’s health nutrition. Each profile includes their specific areas of focus, location, and booking information.
Women’s Health Clinic Across BC and Ontario
Burnaby, BC
Certified in fertility and prenatal nutrition – Helping couples enhance their chances of conception.
Our registered dietitians help with (but aren’t limited to) the following:
Private practice dietitians are not covered by MSP. However, many extended health benefit plans and insurance providers will cover a portion or all of the services provided by a Registered Dietitian (RD). Please confirm with your plan provider your maximum yearly and visit allowance.
Registered dietitians are authorized medical practitioners recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency.
If you pay out of pocket for your dietitian services, you can claim these expenses as medical expense for tax credit purposes.
A doctor’s referral is not necessary to book in with a BC Dietitian. While a referral is not needed to start your journey with us, we do appreciate connecting with your healthcare provider to coordinate care and provide a holistic and comprehensive care plan.
When you’re in the beginning stages of menopause, nutrition recommendations from a registered dietitian can help you to manage hot flashes, weight gain, osteoporosis, mood changes, decreased estrogen levels and slow metabolism.
When you’re in the stages of trying to get pregnant, it’s so important to prioritize your health so you can fuel yourself for motherhood. We collaborate with you to provide evidence-backed nutrition strategies tailored to your lifestyle to help you have a healthy pregnancy.
Absolutely.Perinatal nutrition will help you to optimize your energy and feel ready to tackle the newest stage of your life. We can help you to make sure your body has the best nutrition possible for the pregnancy journey, breastfeeding and you have the tools to take care of yourself as your body and lifestyle are changing.
Appropriate nutrition recommendations can help ease symptoms associated with PCOS diagnosis such as weight gain, acne, irregular periods, managing ovulation cycle, insulin resistance and PMS.
We make it easy for your to find a specialized women’s health dietitian in BC.
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