Kimberly A. Tessmer - The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book: What To Eat To Ensure A Healthy Pregnancy

The
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Pregnancy Nutrition Book

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Congratulations! You have a new bundle of joy on the way! As an expectant mother, you are now undertaking one of the most important roles of your life. Leading a healthy lifestyle now has a whole new meaning. Now more than ever, you need to discover and understand good nutrition and what it will take to properly nourish both you and the baby inside you. Now, more than any other point in your life, is the time to take control of your lifestyle!

Nutrition for yourself can be confusing enough, but now you have another life to consider. At this time in your life there is so much to learn and take in. It can all be so overwhelming. The EverythingPregnancy Nutrition Book will help make one aspect of pregnancy, good nutrition, a bit less confusing and a bit more comprehensible. This book is packed with essential information that you will need both before you become pregnant and during your pregnancy. While this book is a wonderful guide, it is in no way a substitute for the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider. Keep in mind that every pregnancy is a unique situation, and this book is only a general guide to your months ahead.

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THE
EVERYTHING
PREGNANCY
NUTRITION
BOOK

What to eat to ensure a
healthy pregnancy

Kimberly A. Tessmer, R.D., L.D.

Adams Media
Avon, Massachusetts

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ISBN 10: 1-59337-151-9
ISBN 13: 978-1-59337-151-7
eISBN 13: 978-1-44052-307-6
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Tessmer, Kimberly A.
The everything pregnancy nutrition book / Kimberly A. Tessmer.
p. cm.
An everything series book
ISBN 1-59337-151-9
1. PregnancyNutritional aspectsPopular works. 2. Pregnant women
Health and hygienePopular works. I. Title. II. Series: Everything series.
RG559.T476 2004
618.242dc22
2004013569

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A heartfelt thank you to my incredible husband, Greg Tessmer, who always lends me his unconditional love and supportin everything I pursue. To my family and my extraordinary parents, Don and Nancy Bradford, who have always taught meand continuously show me that anything and everything is possible! Thank you to my friends, and a special thank you to awonderful friend, Megan Jones, for always being there for me and for spurring me on when I needed it the most. I love you all!

Contents

Acknowledgments

I am so grateful and indebted to Dr. Alton for all his unique expertise, wonderful ideas, and the time he took out of his very busy schedule to help me create this valuable book. Dr. Alton is an incredible physician with an unbelievable compassion for his patients. I cannot think of a better person or doctor whom I could have asked to assist me. I cant thank you enough! You are the best!!

Top Ten Ways
to Have a Healthier Pregnancy

Learn how to eat healthy for two.

Know how much of the essential vitamins and minerals you should be getting and why.

Learn what foods are safe for you and your babyand which ones arent.

Understand how total weight gain affects a healthy baby.

Learn how to manage the discomforts of pregnancy.

Know what to expect though each trimester.

Be aware of the special nutritional concerns that can arise during pregnancy.

Keep upor beginan active lifestyle.

Know what drugs and herbal supplements its okay to take, as well as which ones you should avoid.

Understand how particular health conditions may affect your pregnancy.

Introduction
John A. Alton, M.D.

ONE OF THE MOST difficult aspects of pregnancy is the same one that arises from being a parent: recognizing what is and is not in our control. Life would be so much easier if events in our lives were clearly labeled in our control or not in our control. The most important point to realize is that your nutritional intake during pregnancy plays a vital role in the process. The greatest facet is that nutrition is Win your control. Fortunately for you, in your hands is a book that explains, clarifies, and updates you on the latest in nutrition and pregnancy. Regardless of whether you just found out you are expecting, are due next week, or are still thinking about starting a family,