Hello everyone! Its been a while since we last updated everyone on our progress. This time, we decided to change things up with a video update! In our video, you will see how far we have gotten in last few weeks, our current solutions, and our next steps. April 24th seems far, but for us,... Continue Reading →
Micronutrients: The Key to a Healthy Pregnancy -Sophie W
Many things have changed over the course of this project. In fact, only two things have really remained constant: Me and my partner's passion for our problem Our problem These two constants are clearly centered around our problem which is: An x number of women ages 19-24 around the UT campus and the greater Austin... Continue Reading →
A Healthy Slice of Pregnancy -Nishi P.
Over the last month, more and more ideas have filtered through my mind on how to solve Sophie and I’s problem. There are currently no programs set in place at the Austin Pregnancy Resource Center to educate women to implement better diets during their pregnancy. This is a really big issue because proper nutrition can... Continue Reading →
The Start to a Healthier Austin -Nishi P. Sophie W.
At the Austin Pregnancy Resource Center, there are currently no programs set in place to help women implement proper nutrition during their pregnancy. We want to help the Austin Pregnancy Resource Center set up programs to help their patients. Another group partnering with the APRC is helping to build the mentorship program. We are currently... Continue Reading →
Nutrition: The Key to Pregnancy -Sophie W and Nishi P
What do protein, iron, calcium, and folic acid all have in common? They are all important nutrients that pregnant women must be consuming more of in order for their fetus to grow and develop into a strong, healthy baby. Nutrition is a very important aspect of pregnancy that is often overlooked. We are here to... Continue Reading →