Optimising Nutrition for Pregnancy, Recovery and Returning to Work
A live Q&A with Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, Janine Thornton

Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating postpartum recovery, or gearing up to return to work, your body deserves the right fuel and support.
In this special live session, Janine will share practical, science-based ways to use food as medicine during every stage of motherhood:
→ Key nutrients for a healthy pregnancy – what to prioritise and where to find them
→ Foods to avoid (and safe swaps) – NHS-aligned guidance made simple
→ Post-birth healing foods – easy, nourishing choices for energy, recovery, and gut health
→ Nutrition for working mothers – real-world tips for planning, prepping, and fuelling busy days
→ The balanced plate – how to eat for sustained energy, mood, and hormonal balance
Expect clear, compassionate guidance, actionable tips, and reassurance from a practitioner who truly understands the realities of motherhood.
About Janine Thornton
Janine Thornton is the founder of Medicinal Eating, a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy practice supporting clients with chronic and complex health issues. Her work is inspired by her daughter’s experience with autoimmune conditions, which led Janine to study Naturopathic Nutrition at the College of Naturopathic Medicine, where she graduated with Distinction and the Academic Achievement Award.
She now helps clients restore balance and vitality through targeted nutrition, lifestyle support, and functional testing. A certified Nutrigenomics Practitioner, Janine also specialises in medicinal mushrooms (Mycotherapy) and delivers regular webinars on women’s health, stress, and gut function.
Learn more at www.medicinaleating.co.uk
