Category: Pregnancy Nutrition
Healthy foods, nutrition tips, and foods to avoid during pregnancy
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Pregnancy Weight Gain: How Much Should You Gain Each Trimester?
Pregnancy is one of the few times in life when gaining weight actually brings happiness. I still remember stepping onto the weighing scale during my pregnancies. Every increase felt reassuring because I believed it was a sign that my body was supporting my growing baby. At the same time, I had many questions running through…
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How Much Water Should a Pregnant Woman Drink? A Simple Pregnancy Hydration Guide
Quick Summary During my pregnancies, I found that drinking enough water wasn’t always as easy as it sounded, especially when morning sickness made plain water difficult to tolerate. As your pregnancy progresses, your body goes through many changes, and staying hydrated becomes an important part of your daily routine. I’m sharing what worked for me,…
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Pregnancy Diet Chart: Healthy Meal Plan for First, Second & Third Trimester
Quick Summary When I was pregnant, I had many of the same questions about what to eat, which nutrients were important, and how to support my baby’s growth. I was always confused about whether I was eating enough and choosing the right foods for my baby. During both of my pregnancies, I experienced gestational diabetes,…
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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy: What to Know for a Healthy Baby
My Questions About Food During Pregnancy Pregnant and feeling confused about what to eat and what not to eat? During my pregnancy, I always wondered what I should eat and what I should avoid. If I eat this, is it healthy for my baby? Will it affect my baby’s development? I had so many questions…
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Prenatal Vitamins During Pregnancy: Benefits, Key Nutrients & How to Choose
Why I Started Looking Into Prenatal Vitamins When I told my sister that we were planning to have a baby, she suggested that I start taking a prenatal vitamin. I had never really thought about prenatal vitamins before, so I suddenly had so many questions. Which one should I choose? What ingredients should I look…
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10 Best Foods to Eat During Pregnancy for You and Your Baby
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy: Where to Start Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy! Soon after I got a positive result, food became one of the things I thought about most. What should I eat? If I eat this, will it hurt my baby? If I eat this, will it help my baby grow well? I had…