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Diet during pregnancy

2024-12-24

This article helps answer:

What foods should I consume during pregnancy?

What foods should I avoid during pregnancy?

Can I take medication during pregnancy?


Pregnancy is one of the most nutritionally demanding periods in your life. In fact, the recommended nutrient intake during pregnancy can increase by up to 50%.

Throughout pregnancy, you and your baby will require a greater amount of nutrients to maintain energy and development. But what additional information do you need to know?


What foods should I consume during pregnancy?

Just like your pre pregnancy diet, your prenatal diet should include healthy whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and unprocessed meats.

All of these types of foods help ensure that you get enough essential pregnancy nutrients such as folate, iron, and iodine.