Why Nutrition Coaching Matters During Pregnancy

Nutrition has a direct impact on maternal health, fetal development, and even postnatal recovery. But every pregnancy is different, and your coaching must respect individual needs, preferences, and medical guidance.

Your role as a coach is to:

• Reinforce foundational habits like hydration, whole food choices, and regular meals (easily trackable with HubFit’s built-in tools)

• Support changes in energy demands and appetite across trimesters

• Encourage your client to follow their medical team’s advice

• Track progress and habits without overwhelming them

General Nutrition Considerations During Pregnancy

Here are essential principles to guide your plans:

✅ Focus on Food Quality Over Quantity

• Encourage whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, and colourful produce

• Include iron rich foods and vitamin C combos

• Limit ultra processed foods without demonizing cravings

With tools like HubFit’s meal planning features, you can make these recommendations practical and personal.

💧 Hydration is Non Negotiable

• Aim for at least 2.5 to 3L of water per day

• Hydration supports blood volume increase and reduces fatigue

Use daily habit tracking in HubFit to reinforce hydration and build long-term consistency.

🍽 Macro Guidelines (Always with a Caveat)

• Calorie needs increase slightly in the 2nd and 3rd trimester by about 300 to 500 extra kcal/day

• Protein is essential: Aim for approximately 75 to 100g per day

• Carbs should still be prioritized, especially from slow digesting sources

• Fats are critical for fetal brain development (hello, avocados and nuts!)

⚠️ Always include a disclaimer that your plan complements (not replaces) medical advice.

Adjusting Plans by Trimester

First Trimester

• Clients may struggle with nausea or food aversions

• Keep plans flexible and emphasize hydration

• Offer gentle options like smoothies, crackers, soups, and small frequent meals

HubFit’s customizable meal plans let you easily adjust to what your client can tolerate day-to-day.

Second Trimester

• Energy returns and appetite improves

• This is a great time to introduce balanced, structured meals

• Slowly increase calories and track energy levels

Use HubFit’s weekly overviews to spot changes in appetite and tweak macros accordingly.

Third Trimester

• Clients may feel full quickly — opt for nutrient dense smaller meals

• Monitor digestion and constipation (fiber, fluids, and movement help)

• Encourage magnesium rich foods to support sleep and relaxation

You can log insights in daily food notes or check-in forms through HubFit to stay informed.

Staying in Scope: Collaborate, Don’t Diagnose

As a fitness or nutrition coach (not a licensed dietitian or doctor), your job is to:

• Support healthy eating habits

• Offer general, evidence based advice

• Encourage adherence to prenatal supplement guidance

• Adjust plans based on comfort, not symptoms

When needed, refer your client to a qualified healthcare provider, this enhances your credibility, not weakens it.

Keep notes and client preferences logged through HubFit to ensure collaboration is consistent and client-centered.

Tracking Progress Without Pressure

Pregnancy isn’t about fat loss goals or hitting perfect macros, it’s about support and empowerment. Use tools that:

• Track food logs for awareness, not perfection

• Highlight energy, mood, digestion, and sleep quality

• Encourage check in notes or reflections instead of just data points

HubFit allows all of this with minimal friction, keeping things human without losing structure.

How HubFit Supports Coaching for Pregnant Clients

With HubFit, you can:

🥗 Build Custom Meal Plans for Every Stage

• Use the Meal Builder to create templates for each trimester

• Set rest day vs. training day macro targets

• Include multiple meal options with images

• Use Meal AI to generate balanced ideas based on dietary preferences

📲 Track Nutrition Easily

• Let clients log meals via the in app tracker or Cronometer integration

• Scan barcodes to make logging fast and effortless

• Add daily notes for mood, cravings, or symptoms

✅ Streamline Check Ins

• Set up custom forms for weekly reflections

• Use habit tracking to reinforce water intake, supplement use, or gentle walks

• Sync progress photos (if relevant and desired by the client)

📊 Monitor Trends and Adjust

• View weekly overviews of calorie and macro intake

• Spot trends in client behaviour and adjust support as needed

💡 Leverage Advanced Habit Coaching

• Create personalised daily or weekly habits such as hydration, light walking, or supplement reminders

• Use habit stacking to introduce new habits progressively throughout pregnancy

• Track habit streaks, weekly averages, and completion rates

• Remind clients with automated notifications to keep consistency high

• View a complete dashboard summary of each client’s habits and progress

HubFit Client Nutrition Overview Example