Jessica Knurick, a registered dietitian with a Ph.D. in nutrition science, found herself bombarded with warnings and fear-mongering tactics on social media during her second pregnancy in 2022. Amidst her vulnerability and struggles with postpartum anxiety, she decided to take matters into her own hands and provide evidence-based advice to pregnant women and new moms.
Knurick started posting videos discussing crucial topics like caffeine intake, baby formula, and debunking misinformation spread by wellness influencers. She pointed out the harmful tactics used to discourage parents from safe treatments like vitamin K shots for newborns. “A lot of their videos are meant to bypass rational thinking and target you in your most vulnerable state,” she explained.
Her experience navigating through the world of health and wellness misinformation prepared her for a new role as a prominent critic of the Make America Healthy Again movement on social media. Knurick’s mission is to combat misinformation and provide accurate, evidence-based information to help parents make informed decisions about their health and the health of their children.
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