What To Eat And Avoid During Pregnancy

Women are already hard on themselves when it comes to dieting and exercising. That kind of pressure even doubles when they get pregnant and oftentimes they don't know exactly what to do, what to eat and what to avoid during pregnancy. The basics on knowing these things would help any woman have a healthy pregnancy and a smooth sailing one during delivery.

In an article published by Pantagraph, not all pregnant women are aware of the right nutrition and exercises that they should do in their situation. There are still a lot of myths and rumors that many believe and it is best that they are debunked in order for them to experience a normal pregnancy.

Dr. Tareneh Shirazian of the NYU School of Medicine pointed out the right weight that pregnant women should normal gain it should be at least 25 to 35 pounds. It is not healthy for a pregnant woman to be underweight, as that would affect the unborn baby's health as well. Foods that are high in iron are a pregnant woman's best bet in keeping her health on point.

Having spinach, eggs and peanut butter in a meal is highly recommended because they are rich in iron. Pick a meal with ingredients that have asparagus because it contains vitamin B6, fiber, folic acid, potassium and thiamin that are good to maintain a normal blood pressure. Never skip on taking prenatal vitamins because this contributes a lot to the baby's growth inside the womb. Smoking is also something that pregnant women should quit because it would only jeopardize both the mother's and the baby's health.

American Pregnancy sums up what pregnant women should have and that involves eating only nutritious food and having a balanced diet plan. Doing this would help a mother deal smoothly when it is time for her to go on labor.