Nutrition in Pregnancy

Are you having a baby? A woman's dietary needs change when she becomes pregnant. Here is how to have a healthy diet before, during, and after pregnancy.

Water is the perfect drink. And during pregnancy you will want to ensure that you're drinking more water and less of the unhealthy drinks like sodas and coffee. But if you're not a big fan of tap water or even bottled water that is plain, this might be a challenge. Here are some bottled waters that contain flavor that might help you increase your water intake and stave off dehydration.

You've probably heard stories about crazy things that people craved in pregnancy. Most of the time, the old joke is that pregnant women crave pickles and ice cream. I certainly had the ice cream part down, but never the pickles, at least not together. What did you crave?

Thanksgiving is about the food, fellowship and family. The problem is that the food might cause and your baby more harm than good.

Does consuming peanut butter in pregnancy increase the likelihood that your baby will develop a peanut allergy?

Pregnant women need healthy snacks to meet the caloric needs of their changing bodies in pregnancy. Here are some great snacks for everyone to enjoy during any stage of pregnancy.

Worried about cheese consumption in pregnancy?

When you're pregnant you might be leery of eating fish. Find out what fish is good and what isn't.

During pregnancy there are certain food rules to remember. Do you know what foods to avoid?

Tips for making the most of your nutrition during your pregnancy.

Information on eating fish for pregnant and lactating women.

A new study shows that caffeine increases the risk of miscarriage in non-smoking women with normal fetuses.

How Folate Can Help Prevent Birth Defects, from the FDA.

Eat Hard Cheeses Instead of Soft Cheeses During Pregnancy, from the FDA.

What happens when cravings turn dangerous?

Pregnancy Vitamin & Mineral Guidelines are designed for helping pregnant women figure out how much of any particular vitamin or mineral that they need in their diet either through food (nutrition) or through supplementation (prenatal vitamins).

How to have a healthy pregnancy, from the FDA.

Get the Milk Council's free brochure for the calcium needs of a Mother-to-be, from your About.com Guide.

This is a great link that talks about the sources of nutrients in various foods. It's a great place to look for specific foods for specific nutrients.

Brenda Lane talks about the use of organic foods in pregnancy and how it can help you raise your awareness of nutrition at this very special time in your life.

A guide to good eating before, during and after pregnancy.

Information on the protein requirements for vegetarians and creative ways to get it!

Cravings in pregnancy are something that most women experience at one point or another. But how should you react to or treat cravings in pregnancy?

Tired? Dizzy? You may be anemic in pregnancy. Find out how your diet can help you avoid anemia by adding iron rich foods.

There are some foods to avoid in pregnancy - do you know what they are and why you should avoid them?

Sure there is a long list of foods that you should avoid in pregnancy. And most pregnant women do it, even if it means skipping their favorites. What foods do you miss in pregnancy?

Pica can be a very scary thing to experience in pregnancy. Did your doctor or midwife diagnose you with pica?

Healthy Eating During Pregnancy: 100 Recipes for a Nutritious, Delicious, Nine Months is reviewed as a pregnancy cook book!

Looking to get a jump on recording your dietary habits in pregnancy? Try Expecting Nutrition App.