Work With Me: Science Writing and Postpartum Nutrition Classes
I’m Bernice Chu, MSPH, RD. I spent 11 years at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine helping to translate nutrition and health research into federal policy. Now I write, teach, and consult on what I care about most: maternal health, food and nutrition, food systems, and culture. More about me.
I take a limited number of projects at a time. If something here fits what you need, I’d love to hear from you.
Science Writing and Editing
I translate research for clinicians, policymakers, and the public.
At the National Academies, I co-wrote 12 consensus reports for the USDA, the Social Security Administration, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. I led the update of the Academies’ report review criteria, so I know what makes a report hold up under review.
What you can expect from me:
- Thorough literature reviews, including systematic reviews when appropriate
- Careful fact-checking against primary sources
- Editing that blends many expert voices into one
- Writing pitched at the right level for your audience
You can find my publications in my CV.
Classes for New and Expecting Parents
My classes give families practical, evidence-based tools for the weeks after birth.
- Postpartum nutrition: what your body needs to recover, what we can learn from traditional cultures, and how to prepare your freezer with simple foods that help you heal
- Starting solids: when to start, baby-led weaning vs. spoon feeding, how to adapt family meals to babies, and building a healthy relationship with food
- Vegetarian and vegan pregnancy: how to meet your needs for protein, iron, B12, and other key nutrients while expecting
Classes for Healthcare Practitioners
I teach doulas, midwives, dietitians, and other practitioners how to support postpartum families.
- Postpartum nutrition and cooking: what your clients need to recover, hands-on cooking of traditional postpartum dishes, and what the evidence does and doesn’t support
- Knowing your nutrition scope: what you can confidently say about food, where advice becomes medical nutrition therapy, and when to refer
- Nutrition counseling for Asian American clients: how to give advice that fits what your clients actually eat
Want to teach these yourself? I also develop curricula for your organization.
All classes are available in person in the Washington, DC area or online.
Interested in working together?
Let’s talk! Please fill out the contact form below and tell me a little bit about your project. I usually respond within two business days.
Please note that I am not offering individual nutrition counseling at this time