What to Eat When You're Pregnant

Pregnancy has long been considered a period when women may indulge in their culinary appetites without being concerned about their weight. However, a recent study reveals that the meals women eat when pregnant can have a long-term impact on the baby's brain development and behavior, as well as the mother's waistline. While many publications teach women what not to eat, there are few recommendations that tell women what to eat while also taking into account how hormonal changes during pregnancy can make sticking to a balanced diet difficult.

More and more women are overweight when they get pregnant, acquire an unhealthy amount of weight while pregnant, and then struggle to reduce the "baby weight" after the baby is delivered. This handbook, based on the most recent research from the disciplines of medical, nutrition, and psychology, provides expectant mothers with a clear knowledge of what their bodies truly require and how those foods help the formation of healthy and happy newborns.

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