Part 2 of Good Nutrition Begins Before Birth

Part 2 of Good Nutrition Begins Before Birth
This site will help educate you about good nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy. More than just a list of foods to eat or not eat, this sit will help you understand the following:

• How to be nutritionally ready for pregnancy
• What happens to your body and your baby’s body throughout your pregnancy
• How the behaviors you adopt affect your baby’s development
• Why certain foods and dietary habits are healthier than others
• Which nutritional “building blocks” your baby needs from your diet
• How to incorporate healthy weight gain and exercise into your pregnancy
• How to recover from pregnancy, follow good nutrition while nursing, and

gradually return to what you weighed before pregnancy This site is about your nutrition, but it’s also about your baby’s nutrition while he is growing inside you. Your baby’s nutrition depends not only on the foods you eat but also on how well your body can deliver those nutrients. “Fetal nutrition” relies on the overall health of the mother and her health habits. So I will talk about nutrition broadly, including some of your behaviors and physical activities as well as the foods you eat. Here is a more detailed look at the contents of this site, chapter by chapter:

If you’re not yet pregnant but are planning a pregnancy, you have the opportunity to improve your health now and help prevent pregnancy complications or health problems in your baby.

Chapter 1 of Good Nutrition Begins Before Birth
discusses how you can nutritionally prepare for pregnancy, make sure your weight and nutrition aren’t causing infertility problems, eliminate habits that may harm your baby, and make sure your weight is at the healthiest level possible for pregnancy.

Chapter 2 of Good Nutrition Begins Before Birth
brief look at how pregnancy works, what changes occur in your body, and how your baby’s growth progresses. Your body will accomplish some amazing things in just nine months, and you are undoubtedly curious about what’s happening. This chapter will help satisfy your curiosity.

Chapter 3 of Good Nutrition Begins Before Birth
I will share with you some important new research showing that
good health begins in the womb and that problems with nutrition during development
can have impacts on certain diseases in adulthood. This chapter is heavier
on science than the others, but I think it will help readers who are interested in
what is known about health and disease understand how research is shaping our
view on pregnancy.

Chapter 4 of Good Nutrition Begins Before Birth
will help you change your diet for the better. I will help you understand how to follow a balanced diet, choose the healthiest foods and avoid unhealthy ones, and pay attention to the nutrients that are particularly needed during pregnancy. After explaining how to make positive changes in your nutrition, in

Chapter 5 of Good Nutrition Begins Before Birth
I’ll review all the habits and substances that may be harmful to your fetus during pregnancy. I’ll help you distinguish the habits that should be avoided entirely, such as alcohol and drug use, from those that require caution, such as eating fish that may be contaminated with mercury.

Chapter 6 of Good Nutrition Begins Before Birth
will discuss dietary supplements, which include any “extras” people add to their diets, such as multivitamins, herbal remedies, and nutritional supplements. I’ll help you sort fact from hype and determine which products are useful and which may be dangerous. Weight gain and weight control are confusing issues in pregnancy, and many women don’t get the proper advice they need.

Chapter 7 of Good Nutrition Begins Before Birth
will explain why paying attention to weight gain is important for your health and your baby’s, and how you
can make sure you’re gaining the right amount of weight.

Chapter 8 of Good Nutrition Begins Before Birth
explains how a pregnant woman can continue to exercise and stay active throughout pregnancy without harming her baby. I’ll give you specific stretches and movements that will help target important muscles and problem areas for pregnant women.

Chapter 9 of Good Nutrition Begins Before Birth
filled with delicious recipes and eating tips to help you take some of the basic information you’ve learned and apply it to specific foods in your diet. After you deliver your baby, you’ll undoubtedly be caught up in the joys and concerns of parenting. But there are still some important steps to take for your own health as you recover.

Chapter 10 of Good Nutrition Begins Before Birth
I’ll give you guidance on losing your pregnancy weight and getting your body back in shape. I’ll discuss the decision to breast-feed or formula-feed your baby, and I’ll help breast-feeding moms follow a nutritious and safe diet while they nurse.

Category: Healthy Eating During Pregnancy