Gut Health
Are you struggling with ongoing gut health discomfort, especially during pregnancy? Hormonal changes and pressure on the digestive system can make digestive symptoms more noticeable during this time. You may experience abdominal pain, excess wind, bloating, stomach gurgling, acid reflux, constipation or diarrhoea. These symptoms can range from mild to severe and often interfere with your daily comfort and wellbeing.
Even if you have been diagnosed with Coeliac disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s disease, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), Hiatus Hernia or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), pregnancy can sometimes make symptoms harder to manage, even when you follow prescribed treatment.
That is why a complete and tailored gut health approach is essential. By looking closely at your diet, lifestyle and digestion, we can identify what may be driving your symptoms. At 121 Dietitian, we provide expert guidance and personalised nutrition support to ease discomfort and improve gut health during pregnancy.
Gut Health Support During Pregnancy and IBS
If you are pregnant and suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it is important to take special care. Pregnancy can make your digestion more sensitive, which may cause IBS flare-ups to become more frequent or severe. During this time, having the right diet and proper guidance is essential to keep both you and your baby healthy.
Gillian Killiner, Registered Dietitian, specialises in helping pregnant people manage IBS effectively. She creates safe and personalised nutrition plans designed to improve your health during pregnancy while reducing IBS symptoms and flare-ups.
At 121 Dietitian, we offer tailored programmes such as the Low FODMAP Diet, which is known to reduce IBS symptoms. When followed under professional supervision, this diet can be safely adapted for pregnant women.
If you experience worsening IBS symptoms during pregnancy, don’t wait to get help. Contact 121 Dietitian today for expert advice and a personalised, evidence-based plan. Our goal is to support your overall wellbeing so you can enjoy a healthy, comfortable pregnancy.
Our GUT Health Programme…why pick us
Many of our clients come to us feeling frustrated after exhausting numerous unsuccessful investigations. Others seek our help after years of avoiding certain food groups due to persistent gut symptoms, yet finding no relief.
While avoiding certain foods is a common practice, if not done correctly it can quickly lead to deficiencies in essential macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Long-term food removal can result in feelings of lethargy, low energy, and depression and increase the risk of other unnecessary medical conditions.
Furthermore, medications you may be taking for conditions such as acid reflux can further deplete your essential micronutrients when used over an extended period, creating a harmful cycle.
Based on these findings, we at 121 Dietitian have developed various specialised GUT Health programs in Belfast to address these common, yet serious, concerns.
We offer bespoke programs for each individual, the Low FODMAPS diet may be included to ensure that your symptoms are resolved and your health is optimised.
Our Personalised Gut Health Programme
- To begin, you will complete our 121 Dietitian program, which involves filling out our 7-Day Food Diary and Diet Plan Questionnaire. We will then analyse this information to evaluate your complete nutritional status and overall health before your appointment.
- During a 60-minute consultation, we will discuss your macronutrient and micronutrient intake, as well as, if applicable, the Low FODMAPS diet to address your symptoms.
- Following this, a 4-8 week elimination diet will be provided, along with 24/7 email support.
- You will receive detailed, personalised nutritional advice, recipes, and shopping lists to help optimise your bowel health.
- Blood tests may be necessary to assess and address any potential nutrient deficiencies.
- A review appointment will be scheduled after 4-8 weeks to ensure your symptoms have improved. If needed, we will reintroduce eliminated foods and provide continued email support.
- All relevant literature is included, and we offer liaison and consulting letters to your GP and Consultant as part of our services.
In 2021, we released 2 additional programs that compliment our original program. These include programs:
These programs are designed to address common issues simultaneously, resulting in significant cost savings.
We would love to assist you further so please do get in touch. If you are ready to make a booking hit the button below so your Gut symptoms can be a thing of the past.
Online Gut Health Programmes
We understand that many of you value the flexibility to work through a program at your own pace.
That’s why we’ve introduced our brand-new “Invest in Your Health” series.
This online, self-directed program is guided by Gillian Killiner, a renowned specialist registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience.
The first program in this series focuses on Gut Health, offering expert advice and step-by-step strategies to help you manage and improve your gut health from the comfort of your own home.
Take the first step towards better health today!
Click below to learn more about the Gut Health Course