Ask Nanit Lab Pediatrician Dr. Liza Natale and Anya's Registered Dietician Julie Devinsky about all things postpartum, mind AND body. From how to talk to your pediatrician about how you are feeling, to perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorder (PMADS), to helping your body heal after birth - Dr. Liza and Julie are here to help.
About Pediatrician Dr. Liza Natale
Liza Natale is an NYC-based general pediatrician who has cared for infants, children, and adolescents for over 17 years. In addition to her general pediatric practice, Dr. Natale teaches classes at the 92nd Street Y (one of her favorites, Caring For Your Newborn Grandchild is a class for expectant grandparents) and serves as the medical consultant for The Acorn School, an independent nursery school in Manhattan. Dr. Natale was one of the first pediatricians in New York to routinely screen parents for postpartum depression. This screening has since become recommended as routine by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Liza Natale is a member of Nanit Lab - Nanit's Scientific and Medical Board.
About Dietician Julie Devinsky
Julie Devinsky is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Psychology and Public Health from Washington University in St. Louis. Julie first worked as a clinical dietitian at Mount Sinai Hospital where she counseled patients with obesity, diabetes, heart disease, GI disorders, cancer and many other problems. In addition to seeing private clients, Julie is an outpatient nutritionist at New York Presbyterian’s Digestive Disease Clinic and conducts nutrition research.Â
Julie Devinsky is also a member of Anya's Medical Board.
How does an Ask Me Anything work?
- Post your question on the thread by 5:00pm ET on October 28th for the experts to answer. They will answer questions directly on the thread and you can come back to the community to see the responses.
- Anonymous questions: Do you have a question you’d prefer to ask anonymously? You can DM @NanitMackenzie or @NanitMelanie and we will post on your behalf!
- The experts will attempt to answer as many questions as possible, but may not be able to answer each question individually.
PS - during the event we'll share a 20% discount code for Anya, the first postpartum plan for women, to help you restore and heal your body after birth.