A number of physical conditions may precipitate
a woman's need for expertise regarding nutrition.
Pregnancy-related
conditions
- pre-pregnancy weight of greater
than 10 percent underweight or 20 percent
overweight compared with standard weight for
height tables
- low or excessive weight gain
during pregnancy
- a history of multiple births,
short intervals between births, gestational
diabetes or many previous births
Other conditions
- eating problems associated with
cancer
- nutritional deficiencies or
toxicities
- allergies to major food groups
- health problems associated with
chronic diseases
Our nutritional counseling services
are provided by a registered dietitian who will
assess your present nutritional intake. Once
an assessment is made, she will work with you
to set specific goals and develop a nutritional
plan consistent with your needs. Patients' goals
vary and can include weight gain, loss, or maintenance
and improved nutritional intake. Over time,
the dietitian will monitor your response to
care and reevaluate your nutritional needs.
For more information or to
schedule an appointment, call The Women's Health
Center at Huntington Hospital at (631) 351-2564.
The
Women's Health Center provides nutritional counseling
for women with special nutritional needs, including
pregnant women and women with cancer.