Pregnancy Nutrition

Taking Care Of Yourself During Pregnancy is a big part of having a healthy baby. Here is a general guidline of what you should be eating. If your having problems with nuasea, graze and eat 6-7 small "meals" a day.

Daily Food Guide For Pregnancy
Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Group:
~ whole grains are best
~6-11 servings daily
~1 serving =1/2bun, 1/2 bagel, 1/2 english muffin ect.
~provides ENERGY for movment and growth,FIBER to prevent constipation, IRON for healthy blood,B-VITAMINS for energy

Vegetable Group:
~fresh deep orange and dark leafy green are best
~3-5 servings daily
~1 serving=1 cup raw, 1/2 cup cooked 3/4 cup veggy juice
~provides VITAMIN A for eyes, VITAMIN C for healthy blood
and skin, FOLATE for healthy blood and prevention of birth
defects, FIBER to prevent constipation

Fruit Group:
~fresh is best
~2-4 servings daily
~1 serving=1 medium peice of fresh fruit, 3/4 cup of fruit juice
~VITAMIN C for healthy blood and skin,VITAMIN A for eyes,
FOLATE for healthy blood and prevention of birth defects

Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group:
~low fat is best
~3-5 servings daily
~1 serving= 1cup milk,yougurt or pudding, 1 1/2 ounce of
natural cheese
~ PROTEIN for you and baby's muscles,CALCIUM & VITAMIN
D for strong bones and teeth, VITAMIN A for eyes

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Beans, Eggs, and Nuts:
~Lean is best
~2-3 servings daily
~1 serving=2 ounces lean meat, fish or poultry / 2 eggs / hand
full of nuts
~PROTEIN for you and baby's muscles, IRON for healthy blood,
B-VITAMINS for energy, FIBER to prevent constipation

Fats, Oils, & Sweets:
~small amounts