Many foods and the vitamins they contain are crucial to your health as well as your baby's. Eating healthy is one of the best things you can do for both of you. Doctors recommend your diet contain 15-30 milligrams of iron a day. Protein, which is present in lean meats, poultry, fish, nuts and eggs, has a recommended daily allowance of 60 grams a day. Try to avoid UN-pasteurized cheeses and raw or rare meats that could contain harmful bacteria.
Calcium is crucial for proper formation of baby's bones and teeth.
You should consume 1200 milligrams or 4 servings of calcium each day. This is equivalent to 4 cups of milk each day. Calcium also can be found in foods such as yogurt, cheese, green vegetables, and calcium-fortified orange juice. Salt should be included in your diet at reasonable levels, unless you have high blood pressure. Supplemental vitamins, such as prenatal vitamins containing folic acid , can be taken in addition to eating the proper foods.