A pregnant woman must carefully choose the fish in her diet to avoid dangerous contamination with mercury, a neurotoxin. According to the Food and Drug Administration, pregnant women should avoid undercooked or raw shellfish entirely. The should...
Fish can be a great source of protein, vitamins and omega-3 nutrients, but pregnant women need to eat fish and other seafood with caution. The mercury in certain types of fish might affect the brain development and nervous system of the unborn...
The baby growing in your belly depends on what you eat as her only source of nutrition. Healthful eating helps you ensure your baby's normal growth and development, according to MayoClinic.com. Energy and nutrient needs are high during pregnancy....
Diabetes is a disease that affects the endocrine system. If you have diabetes while pregnant, it is considered gestational diabetes and can be a serious condition because it can affect your health and that of your unborn child. If you are diabetic...
Pregnant women can eat pretty much what they usually do, as long as they have a varied diet that provides them with plenty of nutrients. However, there are a few items that are best avoided during pregnancy. These include anything raw except for...
Attention to nutrition is an important part of a healthy pregnancy. Adding around 300 calories of nutrient-packed foods to your daily intake is adequate for most expectant women. Your obstetrician can advise you about your specific nutritional...
Hypertension is a common and potentially devastating disorder that may occur during pregnancy, according to the journal "Hypertension." The improvement in blood pressure during pregnancy is essential, since hypertension can tighten the blood...
A healthy and nutritious diet is essential during your pregnancy, as the food you consume is the main source of nutrients for your developing fetus. Because certain nutrients are found only in animal sources, strict vegetarians might require...
As a pregnant woman, you need to take special care with your diet, since eating certain foods may harm you or your baby. Avoiding these foods makes adverse pregnancy outcomes less likely. Although the chance of some of these foods causing health...
A woman's diet can have a great impact on her own health and the health of her baby during pregnancy. According to the University of Iowa Maternity Center (UIMC) most pregnant women require an additional 300 calories daily. Beyond that, a balanced...
According to womenshealth.gov, pregnant women need at least an additional 300 calories and 10 grams of protein daily. Nutrients of importance during pregnancy include essential fatty acids, calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, iron, folate and vitamin...
Eating well during pregnancy can help ensure your health and the health of your baby. While a healthy pregnancy diet includes foods recommended for a basic healthy diet, your specific nutrient needs may change. The American Dietetic Association...
Salads are an excellent way to take in the nutrition both a mom-to-be and her unborn child need during pregnancy. Creating dishes using fresh vegetables, whole fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains and fish or lean poultry allows them to access...
Healthy food choices during pregnancy affect not only you but also your growing baby. While the importance of eating a balanced diet holds true whether or not you are pregnant, your requirement for specific nutrients increases during pregnancy,...
Throwing up is a common symptom of pregnancy and is referred to as morning sickness, although you can experience nausea and vomiting throughout the day. MayoClinic.com notes that morning sickness affects between 50 and 90 percent of pregnant...
Pregnant women have an increased need for most essential nutrients. Being a diabetic can make it harder to meet these demands because of the limitation on the types and amounts of foods you can eat. But with good planning, medications and a focus...
Pregnancy requires that you take in additional food so your baby can grow and develop. Choosing the right foods will give your little one the best start and will keep you energized and healthy while pregnant. Paying attention to how much food you...
When your pregnancy cravings veer away from the "usual" pickles and ice cream and into the unusual, safety is a concern. If you contract a food-borne infection, you can pass it along to your developing baby. Foie gras, whether eaten...
Women need approximately 300 extra calories per day during pregnancy, starting in the first trimester, states the University of Chicago. Since you are your baby's only source of nutrition, choosing nutritious foods for this calorie boost is...
Pregnancy is a time when many women are anxious about what they should be doing and not doing. Foods to eat and foods to avoid can be an issue. The American Pregnancy Association advocates a healthy and balanced diet that consists of servings from...
Pregnancy, especially if it's your first, can be the most exhilarating time of your life. However, it demands major changes in your lifestyle. The sheer number of new health considerations can be staggering. For example, many of your favorite...
Eating for two is more than just a figure of speech. With a new life growing inside, expectant mothers need to eat more food. But pregnant women may be able to eat less than they think.
Eating for two is more complicated than you might think. You must pay more attention to vitamins and minerals, your caloric intake and the foods that might pose a potential risk to your baby. There is no shortage of pregnancy nutrition on the...
Pregnancy affects your body in many surprising ways that don't, at first, seem to have much to do with growing a baby. Many pregnant women experience digestive upset or discomfort in the form of nausea, indigestion, cramping, and gas. These...
When a pregnant woman with no history of diabetes or glucose intolerance experiences high blood sugar readings, she may have gestational diabetes. The American Diabetes Association reports that 4 percent of pregnant women are diagnosed with...
A healthy diet throughout pregnancy can help ensure a woman's health and the wellness of her baby. The American Dietetic Association suggests a balanced diet, sufficient in nutrients, in addition to regular exercise and vitamin supplementation....
When you're eating for two, the food you consume takes on extra importance. Your diet can affect your baby's growth and development, both in the womb and after birth. By making smart choices and filling your diet with diverse, nourishing foods,...
You are what you eat--the saying applies to people of all ages, but it holds especially true for pregnant women. Your baby's ability to grow in the womb depends on your healthy eating habits. Educate yourself about what does--and what...
Pregnancy can be an immeasurably satisfying event in your life, but most mothers-to-be can also expect some inconvenience and outright terror along the way. The question of what to eat is a prime example. Many expectant mothers are startled to...
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