Proper Diet and Nutrition During Pregnancy
As most of us know, your dietary and nutritional needs during pregnancy can change. It is vitally important that you eat nutritiously and get the proper vitamin and mineral intake that you and your fetus needs. It is also recommended that you also take a prenatal vitamin supplement, which includes folic aid which can help you maintain your strength and reduce the occurrence of certain types of birth defects.

In general, you should maintain a healthy diet rich in protein, fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods. In addition, you should drink plenty of liquids throughout the day including a minimum of 6-7 glasses of water. While you should always check with your Doctor or health care practitioner as you progress through your preganacy, some general nutritional guidelines include the following:

• 6-7 glasses of water
• 2-4 servings of dairy products such as milk and cheese
• 4-6 servings of carbohydrates such as potatoes, pasta or other starch based carbohydrates
• Plenty of high quality protein including skinless chicken, eggs, tofu and nuts
• 5 servings of fruits and vegetables including dark green, leafy vegetables
• Limit your intake of fats and sugars

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