Healthy Diet During Pregnancy: A Complete Guide
Proper nutrition during pregnancy is crucial for the health of both mother and baby. Here's what you need to eat.
Nutrition During Pregnancy
A balanced diet during pregnancy is essential for your baby's development and your own health. You need more of certain nutrients including folic acid, iron, calcium, and protein.
Foods to Include
- Folic acid-rich foods: leafy greens, citrus fruits, beans
- Iron-rich foods: lean meat, spinach, fortified cereals
- Calcium: dairy products, almonds, broccoli
- Protein: eggs, fish, chicken, legumes
Foods to Avoid
- Raw or undercooked meat and eggs
- High-mercury fish
- Unpasteurized dairy products
- Caffeine in excess
- Alcohol completely
Supplements
Take prenatal vitamins as recommended by your gynecologist, especially folic acid in the first trimester.
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