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The Pregnancy Eat Right Guide
Eating properly during pregnancy is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your baby -- and for yourself. You may be ravenous, but you really need only an additional 300 calories a day to gain the 25 to 35 pounds a normal-weight woman should throughout pregnancy, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). "That doesn't add up to much -- approximately three cups of skim milk," says Bridget Swinney, R.D., author of Eating Expectantly: A Practical and Tasty Approach to Prenatal Nutrition (Meadowbrook Press).
It's okay to give in to the occasional craving for Twinkies or ice cream, as long as you make smart choices about the nutrients you consume overall. Follow our eat-right guidelines to stay healthy yourself, and to help your unborn baby grow.
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I was exposed 2 X -Rays when i dnt knw i hav conceived dat is in my 1st 20 days of pregnancy.AS am a DENTIST.i hav taken nearly 20 tooth X-raya in dis time without covering myself wid lead apron.vil dere b any problem 2 ,my baby?
12/20/2011 12:16:02 AM Report AbuseLunch meat is OK if reheated to kill any possible Listeria. Vitamin D added to calcium supplement is beneficial (or so I have read).
10/22/2011 07:48:31 AM Report AbuseThe only lunch meat safe to eat is turkey, all the others types you should avoid eating. Also, Its best to heat the turkey sandwhich.
3/26/2011 08:35:36 PM Report Abuseiam 13 weeks and have been so sick i only gain one lb and i just feel like sleeping all the time.
3/7/2011 09:10:06 PM Report AbuseMy Doc said no lunch meat
3/1/2011 03:01:27 PM Report AbuseI have gained 5 pounds and i am only 9 weeks.. I havent been eating more than normal but i do eat at night more often than not bcuz thats when i can stomach the food, during the day i can only nibble on crackers cuz i get sick if i eat. Is this normal?
12/7/2010 12:11:30 PM Report AbuseIm 9 weeks 6 days pregnant and I've gained 3 pounds since I the beginning. Am I doing okay or is this fast? I sometimes have a problem with eating certain foods. I don't know what it is it just smells bad and makes me want to puke but other than that I can eat anything!lol
8/31/2010 03:37:23 PM Report AbuseYes, our Dr. said just try and get the ones with little to no hormones added and warm them in the microwave for about a minute to kill any bacteria
8/1/2010 08:39:48 AM Report AbuseIs it safe to eat lunch meat during pregnancy?
6/13/2010 02:08:16 PM Report Abuse