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| Good health is extremely important during pregnancy. Proper nutrition not only ensures a comfortable pregnancy, but may improve the health of the baby. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, beans and fish contain nutrients helpful in pregnancy. A breakfast of wheat germ and rolled oats, for example, contains B vitamins which prevent morning sickness and insomnia, and Vitamin E, which improves skin elasticity. A meal of cold water fish (salmon, mackerel, or herring) provides the essential fatty acid DHA, one of the key components in the human brain. To decrease hunger pangs, eat five or six small meals during the day. Green vegetables like spinach and broccoli contain calcium as well as the magnesium necessary for calcium absorption. They also contain folic acid, a B vitamin that protects against birth defects. Iron and folic acid are both recommended during pregnancy, and can be taken in supplements along with other B vitamins and calcium. |  |
Supplements and herbs must be taken with caution during pregnancy.
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