Nutrition during pregnancy is very important for the health of your baby. Things that your body might need a little bit more of when you are pregnant are vitamin C, iron, calcium, vitamin D and protein for that growing fetus. So it is important that you eat the right foods to obtain those nutrients. Learn about a healthy diet for pregnancy in this nutrition how-to video.
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Take prenatal vitamins
Avoid alcohol
Avoid caffeine
Avoid large sources of mercury
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Mary Hondros graduated from University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. She currently works as a nutritionist for New Hanover County Schools in North Carolina. Her main focus is to teach children to improve nutritional habits.
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