What is Functional Maternity?

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Functional Maternity is your guide to a deeper understanding of maternal physiology and clinical nutrition in pregnancy. 

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What People are Saying

"Functional Maternity beautifully explains the many physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and the vital role of nutrition and lifestyle in supporting the body's ability to adapt to them. This is an excellent read for prenatal practitioners or anyone seeking a higher-level understanding of functional medicine as it relates to maternity care."

- Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE,
​author of Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes

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Why It Matters

Specialized care in Maternity Functional Medicine gives more advanced knowledge and skill in the support and treatment of pregnant women and could be the key to reducing our maternal statistics.


We are not just treating the women in the office, but future generations by addressing maternal health factors that can predispose the next generation to pregnancy disease and complications

​Next Steps

Become a Patient

You want to have a healthy baby, but you also want to have a healthy pregnancy. Maternity nutrition is so much more than just having a healthy baby, it's about having a healthy mom too. My private practice is both in the office and virtual. 

Continuing Education

Any professional that works with pregnant people should have advanced training and guidance in maternal nutrition. You've come to the right place to expand your knowledge and gain advanced education in maternity functional medicine. 

Podcasts & Interviews

The Pragmatic Doula Podcast - Episode 153 - Special Guest Sarah Thompson & Functional Maternity

Journey to Homebirth - Episode 60 - Functional Nutrition for Optimal Maternal Health

Rational Wellness Podcast - Episode 254 - Functional Maternity with Sarah Thompson

Journey to Midwifery - Episode 85 - Sarah Thompson, Author of Functional Maternity

Sacred Medicine Podcast - Episode 213 - Preparing for a Healthy Baby from Preconception through Postpartum

Dr. Ruscio Radio - Functional Medicine and Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy

What the Func?! - Functional Maternity with Sarah Thompson

Pure Nurture - Episode 131 - Building Better Pregnancies with Sarah Thompson

15-Minute Matrix - Episode 342 - Mapping Labor and Delivery with Sarah Thompson