Pregnancy Diet And Weight Gain Chart Page 2
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2Eating during pregnancy
Weight gain
Nausea, constipation, and heartburn
Suggested Questions:
Suggested Questions:
Suggested Questions:
• What questions do you have about what you should eat
• What questions do you have?
• Tell me why you chose this topic.
while you are pregnant?
• How much weight do you think you need to gain?
• When do you feel most sick or uncomfortable?
• Tell me what you eat and drink on a typical day?
• Tell me what you eat and drink on a typical day.
• What have you tried to relieve your symptoms?
Tips:
Tips:
Tips:
• Eat five to six small meals a day.
• Eat five to six small meals a day.
• Nausea: Eat crackers. Eat small frequent meals and
• Eat more fruits and vegetables.
• Eat more fruits and vegetables.
snacks. Avoid greasy foods. Open windows. Take your
• Drink lots of water.
• Drink lots of water.
prenatal vitamins when you do not feel sick.
• Drink low fat milk and 100% fruit juices.
• Drink low fat milk and 100% fruit juices.
• Constipation: Eat more fiber-rich foods. Drink more
• Avoid sweetened drinks such as soda, sports drinks,
• Avoid sweetened drinks such as soda, sports drinks,
liquids. Be active every day. Walking is a good choice.
coffee beverages, sugared ice tea, juice drinks.
coffee beverages, sugared ice tea, juice drinks.
• Heartburn: Eat small frequent meals and snacks.
• Be careful about fast food choices.
• Be careful about fast food choices.
Limit greasy foods, spicy foods and caffeine.
• Ask your doctor if you need prenatal vitamins.
• Be active every day. Do what you enjoy.
Wear loose clothing.
• Follow weight gain guidelines.
Handouts:
Handout:
Handouts:
• Give Your Baby a Healthy Start
• Common Complaints of Pregnancy
• Nine Months to Get Ready
• Give Your Baby a Healthy Start
• Be a Healthy Mom
Unsafe foods during pregnancy
Topic of your choice
Breastfeeding my baby
Suggested Question:
Suggested Question:
• What have you heard about foods you should not eat
• What have you heard about breastfeeding?
during pregnancy?
Tips:
Tips:
• Breastmilk is the best food for your baby.
• Some foods should be avoided during pregnancy
• Breastmilk has more nutrients than formula.
because they contain harmful microorganisms that can
• Breastfed babies have less colic, allergies, and ear
make you sick.
infections.
• Do not drink raw or unpasteurized milk or juice.
• Give your baby only breastmilk or formula for the first
• Do not eat soft cheeses such as Queso fresco, Brie,
six months.
or Blue Cheese.
• WIC is here to help you with whatever decision you
• Do not eat raw or undercooked hot dogs, beef, pork,
make about feeding your baby.
poultry, seafood, eggs, or tofu unless they are reheated
Handouts:
until steaming hot (160°F).
• #1 Babies First – You are pregnant: Now is the time
Handouts:
to think about how you want to feed your baby
• Listeriosis Fact sheet
• Feeding Your Baby Birth to 8 Months
• Nine Months to Get Ready
Pregnant
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Washington State WIC Nutrition Program does not discriminate.
For persons with disabilities, this document is available on request in other formats.
To submit a request, please call 1-800-841-1410 (TDD/TTY 1-800-833-6388).
DOH 960-021 November 2011
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