Nutrition

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14 Jun

5 Great Mocktails for Expectant Moms

Drinking alcohol can be dangerous when you’re pregnant. Similar to drugs and smoking, alcohol is linked to a long list of health concerns, including physical [...]

14 Jun

Why Pregnant Women Should Drink Plenty of Water

Despite all the things you shouldn’t do while pregnant (so long, sushi and lunch meat!), there are some things you absolutely should. Going to your prenatal [...]

08 May

What to Eat When You’re Trying to Lose the Baby Weight

While it can be tempting to shed that baby weight as soon as possible, it’s important to drop pounds gradually. Losing too much, too fast could cause your [...]

08 May

What to Eat During Your Third Trimester

For many women, eating large meals can become uncomfortable close to their due date, as babies grow to take up every last inch of space they can (often at the [...]

08 May

What to Eat During Your Second Trimester

If you were a healthy weight prior to getting pregnant, your doctor will likely recommend that you gain 25-35 pounds gradually over the course of your pregnancy [...]

08 May

What to Eat During Your First Trimester

Healthy weight gain is an important (and natural!) part of any pregnancy. How much you should aim to gain will largely depend on your pre-pregnancy weight. But [...]

24 Apr

Can Pregnant Women Drink Coffee?

Growing a person takes a lot of energy (just ask expectant moms). From the first trimester to your due date, pregnancy can mean waves of fatigue that slow you [...]

19 Apr

Busting 4 Big Myths About Food During Pregnancy

From a baby’s gender to their amount of hair, there is no shortage of old wives’ tales about pregnancy, but few things are more confusing for new moms than [...]

13 Apr

Why Shouldn’t Pregnant Women Eat Lunch Meat?

When you’re pregnant, it can feel like everything is off-limits. Things that used to be relatively harmless — like hot tubs and bike-riding — suddenly become [...]

09 Apr

Nutrition During Pregnancy FAQ

[this originally appeared on the ACOG site] How can I plan healthy meals during pregnancy? The United States Department of Agriculture has made it easier to [...]