[LordsGirl]

It’s important to eat well-balanced meals and take prenatal vitamins during your pregnancy so that your developing baby can get all the essential nutrients it needs to grow strong.  You should consume about 300 additional calories a day during this time.

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[LordsGirl]

Also CIGARETTES ! you miss to write that...Anyways,thanks a lot for the information,its useful

[NormanLUnderwood2010]

Wow thats great!! Thanks for the info Maria T. Pepin..
I love your post..
@LordsGirl CIGARETTES is not a food, but still you are right, cigarettes are very harmful to a pregnant woman...

[flygurl55912]

Definitely going to miss my sushi, but it will be soooo worth it

[specialmommy]

I don't really eat seafood but ever since I got pregnant I have been craving but I haven't ate any as yet so now I kno I have to becareful

[ngk02]

Thanks for the advice Maria. I must admit I wasn't aware of some of the risks from fish products. I always assumed all fish types would be healthy because they were high in protein and fish oils.

[JPip25]

I really think this article was really useful! I've spoken to many expectant mothers and not many know about what types of fish are ok.

[CutiePies2]

I wasn't too surprised about the fish information, but it did spark my curiosity about exactly what kinds of foods I should be staying away from. After searching around on the Internet for a good day or so, I did find some really helpful sites that gave me some great nutritional information.

I think the one food that I was surprised about not being able to eat while pregnant was lunch meat. I am a total sandwich person and would eat one for every meal if I could. But really, the sacrifice is totally worth it.

[wiseoldmom]

Originally Posted by ngk02

Thanks for the advice Maria. I must admit I wasn't aware of some of the risks from fish products. I always assumed all fish types would be healthy because they were high in protein and fish oils.

Fish products can be very high in mercury which is a known neurotoxin. The higher the fish is upon the food chain the more mercury content it may have. I have been using Nordic Natural fish products which I believe to be the most pure on the market. Whole Foods (whole wallet) carries them but I have found a better resource online at momEmineral dot com. It's a vitamin retailer online that focuses on women's health and they only carry the best products. Their site is super cute and really professional. I enjoy supporting other women owned businesses!!

PS. Carlson Labs also makes really good fish oil products. Omega fatty acids, folinic acid, and a good multi vitamin's are what my doctor recommended and my nails, hair, and skin are glowing.

[ChrGiu]

This article is so useful! I literally just joined this website, and the nutrition questions were one of my biggest concerns. Thanks so much..although I must say a lot of my favourite things are on the "do not" list. Goodbye feta.

[alottadams]

Ive been eating sushi and its my second trimester now! YIKES

[Banned-dana67]

Unfortunately sea food can be very high in mercury. And I totally agree with LordsGirl about quitting smoking.

[nhvats30]

hey , i am experiencing pregnancy signs like i feel cramps on left side of lower abdomen and sumtimes in stoimach. i feel sleepy and tired spl in morning nd evening time. food craving is there. frequent urination is der. my breast are heavier than before . my lmp was on 12th apr2012 and i had intercourse b/w 26-4-12 to 2-5-2012 . can any1 plz help me out dat m i pregnant.

[phionah]

Thanks for u advice

[aziaku]

Im 7weeks pregnant, an i like all the dos and donts. Its awesome!