A healthy prenatal diet with a balanced intake of protein, dairy, grains, fruits, vegetables, and vital nutrients, will help ensure your baby's health. Take a look at this portion guide.

During your pregnancy, you'll need to avoid certain foods because they pose a risk to your unborn baby. Find out why lunch meat and some types of fish are on the dietary precautions list.

Prenatal vitamins and folic acid support your health and your baby's early development. Find out what prenatal dietary supplements you should be taking.

Before, during, and after pregnancy, your body has special nutritional needs. Try these food suggestions for each phase of new motherhood.
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