In an effort to bring additional RD voices to the podcast, I had a delightful visit with my first interviewee Shauna of Dixon Dietetics. We discuss nutrition in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum with a unique touch on pregnancy after bariatric surgery, an critical time for best nutrition practices that Shauna is uniquely qualified to help people with.

 Shauna Rowe, RDN, born and raised in Queens, New York to Jamaican immigrant parents, discovered her passion for nutrition through her mother's love for cooking and baking. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Studies from Howard University and completed a year-long dietetic internship.

    Transitioning from skilled rehab facilities and nursing homes, Shauna found her calling in supporting healthy pregnancies and births. With a focus on empowering women, she advocates for nutrient-dense diets and supplements to optimize maternal and fetal health.

    In memory of her late mother, Joyce Dixon, who nurtured mothers and babies in her home daycare, Shauna founded Dixon Dietetics, LLC. Dedicated to guiding mothers through pregnancy, Dixon Dietetics aims to provide nourishment and support during this transformative journey.

You can connect with Shauna @dixondietetics on instagram or her website dixondietetics.com