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Nutrition in Pregnancy

It is most important you eat well during pregnancy. Try to consume vegetables, fruit, protein, some dairy and
complex carbs every day. Your plate should be multicolored-like a rainbow (mostly green, then orange, yellow,
red and some brown). Take a good vitamin with Folic Acid as well as extra Vitamin C daily. Graze on healthy
snacks throughout the day (almonds and raisins have a lot of iron). Eat a high protein snack before bedtime.
You should drink at least ½ gallon of good water each day. Please notify us at your next visit if you are not
eating well. Please let us know if you are unable to hold food down.
A good walk each day will help your body
be ready for the work ahead and provide the Vitamin D you need.