What is a healthy diet during pregnancy?

It’s best to talk to your doctor, but for the most part they prefer you err on the side of caution and make sure you get all the nutrients you need. I had a dietitian tell me (and I was already overweight) that if ice cream was the only way I could get calcium in my diet then by golly, ice cream it is. (I managed to find some yogurt that I liked).

If you are of a normal healthy weight, you only need to add about 300 additional calories to your day. If you are underweight or low on the healthy scale they’ll want you to add more, and if you’re overweight they’ll encourage you to make sure not to add any more than 300.

But aside from having 1-2 extra servings of dairy products, it’s the same diet is that is considered healthy to all adults. That’s a variety of foods from each of the food groups. If you’re suffering from morning sickness, just do what you can. Your body has a wonderful way of making sure the baby’s needs are met first so if anyone is going to suffer it will be mom.

Also remember to take a daily prenatal vitamin, regardless of how well you eat.