Join us in this enlightening episode with Dr. Nancy Eriksen, an esteemed leader in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, as she delves into the integration of nutrition and wellness into women's healthcare. Discover the profound impact of dietary choices on women's health, explore the scientific backing for lifestyle medicine, and learn about the future directions of these vital interventions in clinical practice.

Episode Key Takeaways:

Personal Journey: Discover Dr. Eriksen's motivations for integrating Lifestyle Medicine into her OB-GYN practice and how her clinical experiences shaped her approach.
Nutritional Impact: Learn about the critical role of plant-based nutrition in improving maternal and fetal health outcomes and debunk common myths.
Case Studies: Hear case studies from Dr. Eriksen's practice illustrating the principles of pre-conceptual health and pregnancy care.
Customizing Care: Understand the challenges and strategies in tailoring lifestyle medicine interventions for high-risk pregnancies.
Future Directions: Gain insights into the role of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in advancing women's health and what the next decade holds for the field.
Tune in for an enlightening discussion that highlights how lifestyle medicine is transforming women's health across various life stages.

Guest's bio:
Dr. Nancy Eriksen is an Associate Professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. Her clinical practice includes providing lifestyle medicine consultations for the management of high-risk medical conditions. Her clinical interests include the impact of whole food plant-based nutrition in improving women’s health, especially during pregnancy. She is co-chair of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Women’s Interest Member Group and Pregnancy subcommittee. She is an author and speaker on a variety of topics related to lifestyle medicine and women’s health including preconceptual health, pregnancy, postpartum care and menopause. She has participated in an ACLM webinar on “Integrating Lifestyle Medicine during Pregnancy” and was a speaker at the ACLM 2020 Women’s Health workshop. Dr. Eriksen is also co-editor of a new book in the Jim Rippe’s Lifestyle Medicine series entitled “Improving Women’s Health Across the Lifespan” and co-authored chapters on Preconceptual Health and Pregnancy. She is a passionate advocate for improving women’s health and enjoys participating in local and regional events that promote lifestyle medicine.