Seven principles of eating well during pregnancy

Seven principles of eating well during pregnancy

Seven principles of eating well during pregnancy Reviewed by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board En espa /> Highlights Fine-tune your diet even if you already eat well Skip sushi, alcohol, and soft cheeses, to name a few Start taking a prenatal vitamin-mineral supplement Don't diet while you're pregnant Gain weight gradually Eat frequent, smaller meals if you like Treat yourself to something sweet on occasion Video How to make 3 perfect pregnancy meals Learn how to make three yummy and nutritious meals just right for a pregnant woman and developing baby. How to make 3 perfect pregnancy meals See all videos Fine-tune your diet even if you already eat wellAlmost all pregnant women need to get more protein, more of certain vitamins and minerals such as folic acid and iron, and more calories (for energy). If you start off at a healthy weight, you need no extra calories during the first trimester, about 300 extra calories a day in the second trimester, and about 450 extra calories a day in the third trimester. Video Inside pregnancy: Weeks 15 to 20 A 3D animated look at a baby in the second trimester of pregnancy. Inside pregnancy: Weeks 15 to 20 See all videos Skip sushi, alcohol, and soft cheeses, to name a fewSteer clear of raw seafood (such as oysters or uncooked sushi), unpasteurized milk and cheese made from unpasteurized milk soft cheeses, such as Brie or Camembert, and Mexican cheeses like queso blanco and panela), p and raw and undercooked meat and poultry. That may be a snap if you're suddenly revolted by the stuff during your first trimester. Start taking a prenatal vitamin-mineral supplementIn an ideal world free of morning sickness and food aversions a well-balanced diet would be all an expectant mom needed to meet her nutritional needs. 1 2 Previous Next Show All
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