Empowered Pregnancy
An evidence-based, comprehensive coaching program that gives pregnant women the tools and confidence to lower blood sugars, grow a healthy baby and bring back joy to your pregnancy- for women with diabetes, PCOS, or GDM
Enrollment is currently closed..stay tuned for when it opens!
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LEARN THE ESSENTIAL STRATEGIES YOU NEED TO LOWER BLOOD SUGARS AND GROW A HEALTHY BABY
Whether you just were diagnosed with gestational diabetes, have PCOS or pre-diabetes, or are at risk for developing gestational diabetes, this program is designed to help you successfully navigate blood sugars in pregnancy and grow a healthy baby- with coaching and accountability.
LEARN the strategy for lower blood sugars in pregnancy
CONNECT with pregnant women on the same journey as you
GROW your healthy baby with peace and confidence
MAMA, ARE YOU...
-TIRED of googling every single food you eat and following restrictive food lists
-have NO IDEA what to eat to lower blood sugars
-STRESSED and GUILTY every time you eat a meal
-constantly feeling intense sugar CRAVINGS and LOW ENERGY levels
-ANXIOUS about the health of your baby and pregnancy
-WORRIED about developing gestational diabetes and having to use insulin
-MENTALLY TIRED and OVERWHELMED with having to deal with GDM
-Feel like your healthcare team did't give you any ADVICE on what to do except "cut out carbs"
Imagine if...
You know exactly WHAT to eat to lower blood sugars
You know what FACTORS affect your blood sugars
You are able to ENJOY MEALS and your pregnancy without guilt
You have PEACE around meal times and blood sugars
You have a HEALTHY and ENJOYABLE pregnancy with lower blood sugars
You have the CONFIDENCE and TOOLS navigating a gestational diabetes diagnosis
Meet Your Coach and Prenatal Dietitian
Hi, I'm Rahaf Al Bochi, a Registered Dietitian, diabetes educator and mama to my toddler girl. As a new mama I know how important it is to have a healthy pregnancy and baby.
Pregnancy can feel lonely, and having to think about blood sugars or a diagnosis of gestational diabetes is overwhelming and stressful.
I've seen time and time again how nutrition and lifestyle can help women lower blood sugars and grow a healthy baby. Whether you have diabetes, PCOS, gestational diabetes or are at risk for gestational diabetes, I've helped women just like you lower blood sugars and have a healthy pregnancy through my proven framework that I teach in my program.
A Client Success Story
"The information we received really gave me accessible tools to manage my blood sugar. Learning the plate method and trying to transition into a more Mediterranean diet felt easier than I thought it would be. Also being more forgiving with myself and celebrating smaller wins has helped with stress and made my pregnancy more enjoyable. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the idea of GDM and navigating how to manage your blood sugars this course will give you so many tools to help. They are all fairly simple. Rahaf is so encouraging and supportive throughout the whole program so you don't feel alone and you feel empowered to take control of your GDM!"
Are YOU at risk for GDM?
Up to 18% of pregnancies can develop gestational diabetes. If any of the following applies to you, you're at risk!
You are 25 years or older
You have a history of GDM in a previous pregnancy
You have PCOS
You have Prediabetes
You live a sedentary lifestyle (not physically active)
You belong to a high risk ethnicity (African American, Latin American, Native American, Asian American, Pacific Islander)
You have a history of diabetes in the family (immediate family)
You previously delivered a baby weighing more than 9 lbs (4.1 kg)
WHY should you balance blood sugars in pregnancy?
BLOOD SUGARS AFFECT BOTH MOM AND BABY!
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High blood sugars affect fetal development and growth
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High blood sugars can lead to birth injury, NICU hospitalizations, and a predisposition for baby to be overweight in later years
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High blood sugars may cause early or term C-sections and preeclampsia
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High blood sugars can increase risk for type 2 diabetes for mom and recurring GDM in the future
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Balanced blood sugars result in less food cravings and mood swings= no more sugar cravings
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Balanced blood sugars helps with reducing nausea, heartburn and fatigue
In this signature group coaching program we will cover:
- Mindset: how to let go of the diet mentality and focus on building a healthy relationship with food and your body so that you end the shame and guilt associated with diabetes, GDM, or PCOS in pregnancy
- Nutrition: what to eat, how to build balanced meals and Mediterranean eating for lower blood sugars
- Movement: how to incorporate gentle movement that can be key during pregnancy
- Monitoring blood sugars: learn how to understand and troubleshoot blood sugar numbers, and how to lower fasting blood sugars
- Stress management, sleep and gut health: learn how these factors can be affecting your blood sugars
- Preparing for labor, delivery and postpartum: what to expect at delivery and how you can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes
Bonus: Meal and Snack Booklet!
At a loss for what to eat? The meal and snack booklet included will provide you with plenty of breakfast, meal, snack and dessert ideas, including product suggestions! These are sure to inspire you to create delicious meals that are supportive of your blood sugars and pregnancy!
You've tried it all....
Endless searches on google, cutting out carbs, restrictive diets, negative self talk, guilt and shame- it doesn't work!
You don't have to figure this alone! Here's what you'll get!
The Empowered Pregnancy program is your roadmap and unique coaching experience that gives you the tools and confidence to lower blood sugars, grow a healthy baby and bring back joy to your pregnancy!
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6 weeks of support with bi-weekly live coaching calls via zoom (recordings available)
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Accountability and support from Rahaf, your Registered Dietitian
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Downloadable handouts to keep you on track
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Private Facebook Community with mamas on your same journey to share, inspire and grow- judgement free!
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Access to program recordings for 3 full months to support you on your pregnancy
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Bonus E-Book with breakfast, meal, snack and dessert ideas! No more guessing what to eat!
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Bonus one on one call with me at the end of the program to ask any lingering questions!
What Others Are Saying
If you are feeling overwhelmed by the idea of GDM and navigating how to manage your blood sugars this course will give you so many tools to help. They are all fairly simple. Rahaf is so encouraging and supportive throughout the whole program so you don't feel alone and you feel empowered to take control of your GDM!
“I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Rahaf was a wonderful resource. She helped me to understand diabetes better and what was going on in my body. She was very patient, answering any question that I had. Most importantly, she taught me about the foods I should be eating, how to count carbs, read food labels, etc. I had a wonderful experience working with Rahaf.”
“I wanted to let you know that I had my 3 month diabetes check up today. My A1c improved so much. I was so excited! My A1c went from 7.0 to 6.4. My next goal is to get is down a little lower- to 6.2.
Thank you so much for the knowledge you gave me to help me get there. I continue to read and educate myself every day. I wanted to share today's news with you.”
-Mom with type 2 diabetes
“Rahaf is so kind, empathetic, and warm. She also catered each session to my unique needs so I always felt extremely heard and supported. She is patient and attentive and always actively listened to my concerns or gave me space to process what I was learning. I left every session feeling empowered and motivated to apply what we were working on.”
FAQ
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What is your nutrition coaching philosophy? What makes you different?
I practice from a non-diet, weight neutral approach. The focus is on developing healthy behaviors that are supportive of balancing/lowering blood sugars instead of focusing on a number on the scale or restrictive diets. I love helping mamas discover a positive nutrition, Mediterranean lifestyle approach where food is meant to be enjoyed without guilt. Nutrition is personalized as each pregnant women has unique nutrient requirements and carb thresholds.
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When are the live zoom coaching session calls? Do I have to have video?
The zoom video coaching calls will be bi-weekly- a poll will be sent out to students to determine the best time for everyone. If you can't make it to the live sessions you will have access to the recordings! While I would love to have you live and see you, you don't have to have your camera on and you can easily turn it off.
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What if I can’t make it to the live calls?
All calls will be recorded and you will have access to them for 3 months.
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How long will I have access to the program?
The course is 6 weeks long with 3 bi-weekly live 1-hour video calls. You will have FULL access to the recordings and community for 3 months.
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Will I have access to Rahaf?
Yes, Rahaf will be facilitating all calls. She will also be in the private Facebook community to support you throughout the 6 weeks. As a bonus to the program, you can also book a 30 minute one on one call at the end of the program to ask any of your lingering questions.
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Are there refunds?
Due to the digital nature of the program, there are no refunds.
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Does this program guarantee that I don’t develop gestational diabetes?
I can guarantee that you will leave with a clear strategy for lowering blood sugars in pregnancy to grow a healthy baby. No one can guarantee that you won’t develop gestational diabetes unfortunately due to the nature of the condition. However, research does suggest that many women can prevent or delay the development of gestational diabetes by nutrition and lifestyle changes.
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When does the program begin?
Enrollment currently closed..stay tuned for when it re-opens!
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How much does this group coaching program cost?
Program investment is $197
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Do I have to have gestational diabetes to join?
This program is for ANY women who is planning for pregnancy or is pregnant and wants to learn the essential tools for balancing blood sugars in pregnancy and growing a healthy baby. Whether you have a family history of diabetes or prediabetes, have PCOS, had GDM in a previous pregnancy, or just found out you failed the glucose tolerance test, this program is for you.
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Can I use my Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to purchase the program?
Yes!
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How do I access the private membership community once I join the program?
Once you officially enroll and program starts, you will have access to instructions that show you how to join the exclusive membership community where you can connecting with Rahaf and other members in the group.
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What is the learning format?
Program is in recorded video slides, live coaching calls, and downloadable, printable, and easy-to-use supplementary worksheets and checklists.
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How many spots are available in the program?
This program is open to 15 women only to keep the group small and allow for individual support.
Enrollment is currently closed.
Stay tuned for when it re-opens!
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