MyFitnessPal and Deja Riley launch wellbeing plan for expectant mums

MyFitnessPal has partnered with fitness coach and influencer Deja Riley on a nutrition and fitness plan for expectant mums.

Including strategies to help ease pregnancy symptoms and increase energy, the new Eating for Pregnancy plan aims to offer a “holistic” look at mums’ wellbeing.

The week-long programme, MyFitnessPal says, will provide tips, food ideas and recipe recommendations from mothers and registered dietitians.

“Throughout pregnancy it’s important to track and follow the baby’s progress but it’s also important to put some of the focus back on mom – making sure we’re taking care of ourselves properly, from nutrition to simply carving out time for self-care,” said fitness coach Deja Riley, an expectant mother herself.

“MyFitnessPal makes it easy to track food choices, water intake and movement and doing so has helped me identify choices that directly impact my mood and energy.”

The Eating for Pregnancy plan is hoped to help users learn more about navigating common pregnancy symptoms, such as morning sickness, heartburn, constipation, fatigue and cravings.

Stephanie Nelson, MyFitnessPal in-house registered dietitian, said: “This isn’t an eating programme.

“It’s a plan that offers real-life strategies to help navigate a time that can feel both overwhelming and exciting, not only for those who are pregnant for the first time, but even experienced moms, because every pregnancy is unique.

The Eating for Pregnancy plan is now available on MyFitnessPal.