what to eat when you're pregnant
Goals for Healthy Eating When Pregnant. 1  Eat a variety of foods to get all the nutrients you need. Recommended daily servings include 6-11 servings of breads and grains, two to four servings of fruit, four or more servings of vegetables, four servings of dairy products, and three servings of protein sources (meat, poultry, fish, eggs or nuts).
During pregnancy you'll want to make sure you're consuming plenty of the following sources [2]: 1  Protein: Include lots of lean meats in your diet. A general recommendation is to consume 1 gram protein per pound of bodyweight on a daily basis. 2  Omega-3: Flax, chia, walnuts, hemp, seaweed, fish oil (non-liver) supplements.
Eat at least three servings of iron-rich foods, such as lean meats, spinach, beans, and breakfast cereals each day to ensure you are getting 27 mg of iron daily. While you're pregnant, you will need 220 micrograms of iodine a day to help ensure your baby's brain and nervous system development.