Your pregnancy test is positive, and emotions are plenty! First of all, congratulations. I remember all of these feelings very well. Along with all the excitement comes a lot of questions, especially when it comes to nutrition. I’m here to help!
As a registered dietitian who specializes in child and family nutrition, I’m asked all the time by expectant moms questions like: Which foods should I focus on during pregnancy? Or which nutrients should I be getting more of? Is it safe to drink coffee and consume caffeine during pregnancy?
Not to worry – here’s a breakdown with everything you need to know!
Here’s what this post covers:
Food aversions and food cravings during pregnancy
The best foods for a healthy pregnancy
Pregnancy and weight gain: Are you gaining enough weight?
Pregnancy and weight gain: Are you gaining too much weight?
7 foods to avoid during pregnancy
Top 5 nutrients for a healthy pregnancy
Coffee and caffeine during pregnancy
How to choose a prenatal multivitamin
5 refreshing and fruity pregnancy mocktails
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Pregnancy & Weight Gain: How to Know If You’re Not Gaining Enough
Many women struggle with gaining too much weight during pregnancy. But what happens when the opposite is true, and you’re not gaining enough weight during pregnancy? Here’s what you need to know about weight gain during pregnancy.
Food Aversions and Food Cravings During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Many women experience food cravings and/or aversions during pregnancy and wonder what causes them or whether or not they serve a purpose. The answers vary depending on health professional or source, and we still need more research to know exactly why these happen. Interestingly, both cravings and aversions tend to happen around the same time in the first trimester of pregnancy, along with hormonal shifts, so many experts believe that cravings and aversions are hormone-related. Let's dive in to the answers!
Wondering which foods to focus on when you're pregnant, or which nutrients you should be getting more of? Here's a breakdown with everything you need to know!
Worried that you've gained too much weight during pregnancy? What happens when you’ve exceeded your weight gain recommendations and you’re nowhere near week 40? Take a deep breath because as a registered dietitian, I'm here to help answer these important questions so you can have a healthy pregnancy.
Food safety for moms-to-be is my specialty as a registered dietitian. Here’s a list of 7 foods to avoid when you’re pregnant, plus a list of the best foods for pregnancy too!
Your pregnancy test is positive, and instantly your mind is flooded with totally new questions. As a registered dietitian who specializes in child and family nutrition, I’m asked all the time by expectant and new moms if it’s safe to drink coffee and consume caffeine during pregnancy. The short answer is yes. Let’s look at the research in more detail.
Planning a pregnancy in the next few months? Yippee! Congrats! Before the baby-making begins, make sure that your body is primed to grow a healthy, thriving baby.
Sarah Remmer, RD, is a registered dietitian and mom of three, specializing in family and pediatric nutrition. She’s the founder of Centred Nutrition Collective and has nearly 20 years of experience helping families feel confident about feeding their kids.
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