No one prepared me for the physical and mental challenges that new motherhood would bring when I had my first child over ten years ago. In the year following that pregnancy, my health began to rapidly decline. In addition to multiple dental cavities for the first time in my adult life, I experienced crippling anxiety and digestive problems. In desperation, I started researching ways to get better and made the discovery that nutrient depletion from pregnancy and breastfeeding was likely playing a large part in my health problems. In 2020, I began studying Clinical Nutrition at Maryland University of Integrative Health. I completed my Master’s degree and passed my board exam in 2023, and I am now a Certified Nutrition Specialist candidate under supervision. In early 2024, I also completed a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies which has helped enable me to incorporate herbs into my care plans for clients, which is something I especially love. My family has also grown, as we now have three children, and proper nutritional support before, during, and after pregnancy has been integral in helping me maintain optimal health. I started Beard Family Nutrition because I love to help families of all sizes and stages find their way to sustainable health and vitality through nutrition and herbal support. If you would like assistance navigating your way through acute or chronic health concerns, I am here to help.