Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy Revised Edition by Elizabeth Somer, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

An updated edition of this definitive guide to dietary health and nutrition for expectant mothersNutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy is a reliable reference for women who want more than just a "how to eat" guide. Fully revised in a smaller trim size, this edition features new menus and recipes as well as the latest findings on how a mother's nutrition during pregnancy determines her child's risk for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and other diseases later in life. You'll find clear explanations of-what foods to avoid and why-the role of vitamins and minerals and how to choose the right supplements-how what you eat affects your labor and delivery-dietary guidelines for pregnant women over thirty-five, as well as for pregnant teens-how diet helps prevent common problems, from morning sickness and food cravings to heartburn and muscle cramps-which foods and nutrients speed your recovery after the baby is born | Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy Revised Edition by Elizabeth Somer, Paperback | Indigo Chapters