For all the risk takers
By: Kolby Martin
Pregnancy Weight
During pregnancy you should gain between 25 and 35 lbs. 1 to 5 pounds in the first trimester, 1 pound per week for the rest of your pregnancy
MyPlate recommendations
When you are pregnant, you have a higher need for some vitamins and minerals. Also make choices that are low in "empty calories".
Foods to avoid
Avoid refrigerated pates and meat spreads.
Avoid like lunch meat.
Avoid smoked seafood
soft cheeses
unpasteurized milk
caffeine
alcohol
unwashed veggies
Critical vitamins
Vitamin A & Beta Carotene
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
Thiamin/B1
Riboflavin/B2'
Niacin/B3
Pyridoxine/B6
Folic Acid/Folate
Calcium
Iron
Protein
Zinc
Newborn Diet
Breast milk is best. It has all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Infant formulas are available for babies whose mothers are not able or decide not to breastfeed.
First year of life Diet
1 month
2 to 4 ounces
6 to 8 times
2 months
5 to 6 ounces
5 to 6 times
3 to 5 months
6 to 7 ounces
5 to 6 times