Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD, Author at The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians

What influences the microbiome?

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 17, 2023 | Membership, The Microbiome

Early Influences on the gut microbiome There are many factors that shape our gut microbiome including our mother’s gut microbiota, vaginal microbiome, and even dental health. Our Initial exposure to these organisms and our own inoculation occurs at birth and during...

What is the microbiome in IBD like?

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 13, 2023 | Membership, The Microbiome

The gut microbiome is a complex environment within our guts that is just beginning to be understood. The literature is in its infancy and it’s a fascinating area to learn about! So, let’s take a deeper dive! Definitions Microbiome: refers to the collection of genomes...

What It’s Like To Be Diagnosed With IBD While Pregnant

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Nov 8, 2022 | News

Dealing with IBD is hard enough, much less while you are pregnant. Even more so, dealing with a diagnosis of IBD before the baby arrives. Today we want to pull back the curtain and discuss what it’s like to be diagnosed with IBD while pregnant. What It’s Like To Be...

Nutrients to Consider When Preparing for Pregnancy in IBD

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Oct 3, 2022 | IBD

Nutrients to Consider When Preparing for Pregnancy in IBD Many of our clients come to us to discuss preparing for pregnancy in IBD, and for good reason! The pre-pregnancy window is a great opportunity to improve nutrient status, especially because early pregnancy is...

Nutrition Labs to Ask For If You Have IBD

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Sep 23, 2022 | IBD

Nutrition Labs to Ask For If You Have IBD Here at The Crohn’s and Colitis Dietitians we work really hard to empower our clients to advocate for themselves and to stay on top of their healthcare. One way we do this is by consistently asking about nutrition-related labs...