What to Eat Before, During, and After Pregnancy

by Judith E. Brown

Overview

Eat right and make a lifelong difference in the health of both you and your baby!

Did you know that small amounts of dark chocolate can be good for you while you’re pregnant? Would you be (happily) surprised to learn that you don’t have to give up your morning cup of coffee? Or disappointed that you should avoid sushi throughout your pregnancy? In What to Eat Before, During, and After Pregnancy, maternal nutrition expert Judith Brown guides you in making smart food selections to improve your chances of delivering a healthy baby.

Based on the latest scientific research, Dr. Brown provides practical nutritional advice on preparing your body for pregnancy; eating right for healthy fetal development; and making the best choices when taking vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements.

Inside you will find:

• The latest recommendations for following a balanced diet throughout pregnancy and breast-feeding
• Guidelines for preventing gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and preterm delivery
• Nutritional aids for dealing with common problems such as nausea, swelling, and heartburn

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071491983
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	04/10/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Judith E. Brown, R.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., is Professor Emerita of Nutrition at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The author of more than one hundred scientific publications, Dr. Brown is a recipient of the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal Nutrition.