Posts by Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN, Author at Motherly
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Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and freelance health writer with experience in clinical nutrition, education, research, and private practice. Caitlin’s special interests include women's health, gut health, autoimmunity, and reproductive health. Committed to the belief that health information should be accessible to all, she is passionate about empowering individuals to make positive changes for their well-being. Caitlin holds advanced training certificates in women's health and integrative and functional nutrition. You can find Caitlin’s writing in a variety of outlets and brands, including Everyday Health, Greatist, Bobbi Baby, Pure Encapsulations, Abbott Nutrition, and Clue, among others. Caitlin holds a BA in English Literature from University of California, Santa Barbara, a MS in Nutrition from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where she completed a dietetic internship. She holds a Certificate of Training in Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy from Next Level Functional Nutrition and a Women’s Integrative and Functional Medicine Certification from Aviva Romm.

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Can I eat Thanksgiving turkey while pregnant? Here’s what to know

The list of foods to avoid during pregnancy can feel long. Is your dad's perfectly cooked turkey among them?

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Using an IUD could significantly lower your ovarian cancer risk

A 2019 study found that IUDs reduce ovarian cancer risk by 32%—here's what two cancer experts say about the findings.

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What is microchimerism? Tiny cellular souvenirs may keep you connected to your baby long after pregnancy

Fetal microchimerism means a small number of your baby's cells can travel through the placenta and take root in your body, where they may remain for decades. It can even occur in surrogacy, experts say.

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How to make hiking with kids actually fun—for everyone involved

You can help kids love hiking with the AllTrails family-friendly trails list, created exclusively for Motherly.

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A step-by-step guide to combination feeding

Combination feeding gives your baby the benefits of breastmilk with a bit more flexibility.

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Is the “fridge method” for pump parts a safe hack?

The pumping fridge hack is touted as a time-saver for mamas, but CDC guidelines raise safety concerns.

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Considering an HBAC? Here’s what experts want you to know

A home birth after cesarean (HBAC) can be a powerful way to reclaim your birth experience under the right circumstances.

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The 5 best vitamins for teens, according to a dietitian

Most teens rely on processed foods for calories, but vitamins can help.

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