Athena's Bump

Athena's Bump was founded by two like-minded women aiming to bridge the gap between nutritional education and expecting families. We began the journey into maternity nutrition when Claudia, who fell pregnant with her third child, began a tongue-and-cheek YouTube and blog about her Mediterranean Pregnancy. She received hundreds of messages asking her about what to eat for a traditional Mediterranean diet while pregnant. Knowing that there was a lack of information, she reached out to the Department Head of Dietetics at James Madison University, where Claudia is an Adjunct Faculty. She reached out to Katherine, a US Registered Dietitian and graduate of JMU Dietetics. Meanwhile, Katherine was in another state researching conception, health and diet. It seemed fortuitous and an instant friendship began - two women with a deep-rooted love for nature’s best medicine: good nutrition. Claudia and Katherine share their belief that Athena’s Bump must be steeped in solid research and a key resource for like-minded families looking to expand. They also strongly believe that good health does not need to be expensive - that research-based information be accessible for all.