Problem: Article: In addition to monitoring weight and sweet cravings, it's important to maintain an overall nutritious diet. This means eating the right about of protein for you and your growing baby. It's typically recommended for pregnant women to eat about 75-100 g of protein each day. Adequate protein helps support your growing baby's development (especially their brain) in addition to supporting the growth of your uterus and breast tissue. Include 1-2 servings of protein at each meal. One serving is about 3-4 oz or about the size of your palm. Choose foods like poultry, eggs, low-fat dairy, lean beef, pork, legumes and tofu. Seafood is another great option but only choose fish and shellfish that are low in mercury and are fully cooked. Another set of important food groups are fruits and vegetables. This is where you will get the majority of your fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to support a healthy pregnancy. Aim to eat at least 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. To get this amount, you'll need to eat at least 1 or 2 servings per meal. Aim for about 1 cup of vegetables, 2 cups of leafy greens and 1/2 cup of fruit. Make sure to focus on folate rich vegetables like: dark greens (turnip greens, kale, spinach and cabbage), tomatoes, oranges, strawberries, mangoes and grapefruit. Folate is essential for the normal growth and development of your baby's brain and spinal column. If you can, when you're choosing to eat foods like, bread, rice, pasta or tortillas, aim to choose 100% whole grains. These foods have many more nutrients that refined grains. Refined grains are overly processed while whole grains are much less processed. Whole grains contain all the parts of the grain which make them much higher in fiber, protein and other essential nutrients. In addition, some whole grains are especially high in folate - like bread, cereals, oatmeal, cornmeal and pasta. Serve yourself a 1/2 cup or about 1 oz of whole grains per serving. Like foods, water is another important nutrient that you must consume in adequate quantities for a healthy pregnancy. In addition, you have increased fluid needs during pregnancy making this even more essential. Typically, pregnant women need to drink about 2 or 2 1/2 liters of hydrating fluids each day. Try to stick to calorie-free, decaf beverages as these are the best and most hydrating. Try: water, flavored water, sparkling water, decaf coffee and tea. Even skim milk has some water plus the added protein and calcium. Although you may be eating a very balanced and nutritious diet, it's still important to take a daily prenatal supplement. These are designed to fill in any nutritional gaps that your diet doesn't meet. When you're pregnant you need to make sure you're getting adequate nutrition everyday in order to support your growing baby. Prenatal vitamins are an easy way to make sure you're doing this. In addition, they are typically higher in folate and iron which are important in the normal development of your baby's brain, spinal cord and the prevention of anemia. Always talk to your OB/GYN prior to starting any supplement - even a prenatal vitamin - to make sure it's safe and appropriate for you.
Summary: Eat adequate amounts of protein. Fill up on fruits and vegetables. Go for 100% whole grains. Drink adequate amounts of fluid for your pregnancy. Take a prenatal vitamin daily.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: After a month or so of dating, you may want to take the relationship to the next level. This can be complicated if a child is involved and you and your partner need to be able to communicate openly about where things are headed. Define the terms of the relationship. All relationships come with a set of expectations that develop naturally over time. After a certain point, however, you should have an open discussion about what you both expect. How serious are you about one another? Can you picture a future with this person? If so, how should you proceed? If not, is it worth it to continue dating for the time being? In terms of physical intimacy, a child can complicate things. Sex may have to occur when the child is out of the house and it may not be possible for you spend the night. Your partner might not be comfortable having you stay overnight until you've been together for awhile. You want to make sure you're respectful of your partner's wishes and boundaries. If you're in a serious relationship and your partner as a child, you should have a talk about the future. You need to know where you stand in the frame of your partner's family. Do you see yourself ultimately ending up with your partner? Do the two of you want the same things in regards to family and career? Do you share similar values about raising children? Can any big differences between the two of you be reconciled in a healthy manner? In the event you get engaged or married, how do you factor into the child's life? Would you be a step parent? Would you be granted any legal rights in regards to custody? Would the child refer to you as "Mom" or "Dad" or keep using your first name? Meet the ex. At some point, your partner's co-parent will want to meet you. He or she will be invested in what kind of person you are as you'll be spending a lot of time with his or her child. Talk to your partner about meeting his or her ex and what the expectations are for your behavior during this meeting. In the event you marry or become engaged, you'll become a step parent to the child. You need to make sure you're ready for this kind of commitment. Remember, needs should come before wants. Once you're a step parent, you're no longer the child's friend. You need to be able to set rules and encourage the child to their chores and homework and go to bed on time. You and your partner will need to start creating new family traditions. Once you become a step parent, there will be a whole new family unit. To help the child feel like the three of you are a family, introduce new activities like board game nights, family dinners, and special games and events around the holiday season. Communicate openly with your partner. It's unlikely to the two of you will always be on the same page in regards to parenting. You should keep communication open throughout the course of your relationship so that any disputes can be resolved smoothly.
Summary:
Talk to your partner about taking the relationship forward. Have a serious discussion about the future. Consider becoming a step parent.