Meet Sophia Bosse, Cradle Cincinnati Connections Dietitian
March is recognized annually as National Nutrition Month. In celebration, we sat down with Sophia Bosse, RD, LD, of Cradle Cincinnati Connections to learn what she does as a dietitian.
Tell us about yourself.
I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, studied nutrition and dietetics at the University of Idaho and started my career in Washington State at an adult and pediatric hospital, where I worked with adults and children with feeding tubes. I was able to hone my skills in infant and child feeding and worked with the whole family on promoting healthy relationships with their bodies and with food. In September, I arrived at Cradle Cincinnati with this vision in mind: seeing the whole family, person and their environment and creating a peaceful relationship with food.
What is your role at Cradle Cincinnati Connections?
As the dietitian, I collaborate with internal and external community partners, support staff and medical teams. My specialty is in weight-inclusive nutrition counseling. Please see this flyer for examples of the services I provide.
What populations do you serve?
Moms-to-be and families with a child under the age of one in Hamilton County.
Can you provide an in-home visit?
Yes! I can also meet in a neutral location, such as a community resource center, a grocery store, a coffee shop or a physician's office.
How often do you see moms?
I have no visitation limits. Generally, visits every 2-4 weeks are sufficient and can be spaced out monthly or annually.
How can you help moms with WIC?
WIC or Women, Infants, and Children is a special supplemental nutrition and education program for eligible pregnant or breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants, and children up to five years of age who are at health risk due to inadequate nutrition. Among its many services, WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support supplemental, highly nutritious foods and iron-fortified infant formula if needed.
I can assist women with signing up for WIC and scheduling their first visit. Once Mom is enrolled in WIC, we'll start by assessing if meal planning and prepping is helpful, brainstorm meal ideas and create a grocery list. We can double check to make sure that grocery items are WIC-eligible and that Mom has enough benefits on her card. I can also go to the grocery store with Mom and look at other options or new foods that she hasn't tried before.
How can you support moms with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes?
I can help ensure that women understand how carbohydrates, proteins, fats and fiber affect their bodies when they are unable to produce or sense insulin. I can also help promote a continuum of care established by their current providers. We'll review current food in the house and how to use that food in new recipes, cooking methods or with new flavors and textures.
How can you be reached?
If you work with women and want to provide a referral, please fax or email demographics and services requested to (513) 521-3075 or CradleCincinnatiCares@cchmc.org. You can also use this referral sheet.
If you're a mom who wants to get directly in touch with me, call or text (513) 521-3075.