Maternal & Pediatric Nutrition Counseling in Raleigh, NC
From preconception through the early years — Danielle Andolina MS RD LDN provides nutrition counseling that meets you where you are, whether you're planning a pregnancy, expecting, recovering postpartum, or raising a child who has a complicated relationship with food.
Nutrition Through Every Stage — Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
The nutritional demands of pregnancy and new parenthood are significant — and the generic advice most people receive (take a prenatal vitamin, eat for two, avoid sushi) barely scratches the surface. Danielle works with women at every stage of the maternal journey to build individualized nutrition plans that actually address what their body needs.
Whether you're trying to conceive and want to optimize your nutritional status before pregnancy, navigating first-trimester nausea and food aversions, managing gestational diabetes or iron deficiency, or working to rebuild your strength and milk supply postpartum — Danielle provides clinical nutrition counseling grounded in evidence, not Instagram trends.
Preconception nutrition and fertility support
First trimester nausea and food aversion management
Gestational diabetes nutrition counseling
Iron deficiency and anemia during pregnancy
Weight management through pregnancy
Postpartum nutrition and recovery
Breastfeeding and lactation nutrition support
Returning to health goals after delivery
Pediatric Nutrition
Pediatric Nutrition — Picky Eaters, Growing Athletes, Food Allergies, and Healthy Development
Children's nutritional needs shift constantly — and so do the challenges parents face. Danielle works with families navigating picky eating, food allergies and intolerances, fueling for youth sports, and concerns about growth and development. The goal is always to build a healthy, flexible relationship with food that serves your child for life — not a restrictive plan that creates more anxiety around eating.
Sessions for pediatric nutrition involve both parent and child, with guidance that's practical for real family life. Danielle doesn't ask parents to cook elaborate separate meals or stage a power struggle at every dinner table. She helps families find approaches that work.
Picky eating and selective eating support
Youth sports and performance nutrition
Food allergy and intolerance management in children
Growth and development concerns
Introducing solids and building dietary variety
Family meal planning for mixed dietary needs
Healthy weight support for children and teens
Eating concerns and disordered eating in adolescents
What to Expect
What Maternal & Pediatric Nutrition Sessions Look Like
Your first session is a thorough intake — Danielle reviews your health history, current nutrition, any diagnoses or concerns, and your specific goals. For pediatric sessions, she gathers information from the parent and, where age-appropriate, engages directly with the child to understand their preferences and challenges without creating pressure around food.
From there, Danielle builds a nutrition plan tailored to the specific stage — whether that's a prenatal nutrition protocol for the third trimester or a picky eating strategy that helps a six-year-old expand their diet without mealtime battles. Follow-up sessions adjust the approach as needs change and track progress over time.
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Comprehensive Intake
A detailed review of health history, pregnancy or pediatric concerns, current eating patterns, and goals — for mom, baby, or both.
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Stage-Specific Plan
A nutrition plan built for your specific stage — preconception, pregnancy trimester, postpartum, or your child's current age and needs.
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Practical Guidance
Real advice that works in a real family — not rigid rules that fall apart the moment life gets busy or your toddler decides they're done with peas.
Insurance
Nutrition Partners is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield NC. Many prenatal and pediatric nutrition visits qualify for medical nutrition therapy coverage. Contact the office to verify your specific benefits before your first appointment.
Nutrition Partners is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield NC. Medical nutrition therapy is covered under many BCBS NC plans, including prenatal nutrition and nutrition counseling for diagnosed conditions in children. Contact the office to verify your specific benefits before scheduling.
Ideally before you conceive — preconception nutrition can have a significant impact on fertility and early fetal development. If you're already pregnant, there's no wrong time to start. First trimester is ideal for building a strong nutritional foundation, but Danielle works with clients at any stage of pregnancy, including late third trimester or immediately postpartum.
Picky and selective eating is one of the most common concerns Danielle hears from parents. The approach depends on the child's age, the severity of the restriction, and whether there are any sensory or behavioral components involved. Danielle helps families build strategies for expanding dietary variety without turning every meal into a conflict — and without shaming children for their food preferences.
Yes. Gestational diabetes nutrition management is a core part of maternal nutrition counseling at Nutrition Partners. Danielle works with clients to manage blood sugar through diet while still meeting the nutritional needs of pregnancy — without unnecessary restriction that makes an already challenging time harder.