Healthy Eating Guidelines

  • Eat healthy before getting pregnant.

  • Keep your own body healthy – food goes to the baby through you.

  • Eat balanced meals with more protein than usual.

  • Adopt a plan of eating small meals more often, and keep healthy snacks with you.

  • Don’t try and keep your pre-pregnancy weight.

  • Don’t let yourself gain too much weight.

  • In the second and third trimesters, you will need about 300 more calories per day than before you were pregnant.

  • Eat foods high in iron and vitamins, and if your doctor recommends it, take a multivitamin or a prenatal vitamin.
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Disclaimer: This information is meant for educational purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. Contact your doctor about any concerns you have.