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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Jones, Catherine Cheremeteff, author. | Hudson, Rose Ann, author.
Title: Eating for pregnancy: your essential month-by-month nutrition guide and cookbook / Catherine Jones and Rose Ann Hudson, RD, LD; with Teresa Knight, MD, OB-GYN, FACOG.
Description: Third edition, completely revised and updated. | New York: Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2019. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2019017594| ISBN 9780738285108 (pbk.: alk. paper) | ISBN 9780738285122 (e-book)
Subjects: LCSH: PregnancyNutritional aspects. | Prenatal care.
Classification: LCC RG559 .J665 2019 | DDC 618.2dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019017594
ISBNs: 978-0-7382-8510-8 (paperback); 978-0-7382-8512-2 (ebook)
E3-20190523-JV-NF-ORI
For all mothers-to-be, who hold the future in their beautiful bellies.
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W elcome to the third edition of Eating for Pregnancy!
We are thrilled and honored to be a trusted source for pregnancy nutrition for the past fifteen years. We understand what pregnant women want and need and we do our best to deliver! While its hard to compete with intense cravings for pickles or rocky road ice cream, we offer 150 nutritious recipes that will tickle your taste buds and satisfy all your nutritional needs. Weve redesigned this edition to track your babys monthly development and honed in on the specific nutrients to optimize your little ones growth over the next nine months.
We know that creating a baby (or babies) is no easy feat. But with the combined knowledge and wisdom our amazing team has to offer, we hope you will feel comfortable in the hands of experts. With decades of experience, each of our contributors offers professional advice along with empathy and support.
Since we published the first edition of Eating for Pregnancy in 2003, weve noticed a powerful cooking movement toward consuming more whole foods and superfoods. We love this trend! We hope our book inspires you to leap toward eating healthy foods (maybe even trying some for the first time) and cooking at home! And, for all you mamas out there with special dietary needs, weve upgraded our recipes and complete meal ideas by adding notes on how to make recipes gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, and helpful for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
These pages are filled with family-friendly recipes tested and enjoyed over the years by couples and families like yours. Convenience and speed are number one priorities in our hectic world. We get it. You need to eat well, sleep as much as possible, pee every five minutes, walk the dog, take your toddler to daycare, and head to work. We want to make sure breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all snacks in between are as stress-free, delicious, and healthy as they can be.
We hope the smart eating habits and recipes you incorporate into your lifestyle over the next nine months will stay with you and your family for years to come. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your incredible journey!
Big hugs and lots of love, Catherine and Rose Ann
H ello Goddesses,
Although I have been a practicing obstetrician and gynecologist for many years, a babys first breath never ceases to amaze me. At every birth, I am deeply moved by the wondrous events that have allowed for that moment to occur. Our bodies are amazing! It is incredible to think what huge physiologic changes we go through to grow and sustain a baby. We truly are goddesses.
Throughout my career, my mission has been to empower women with the knowledge and options available to them to have the healthiest pregnancies and babies possible. I have seen many miraculous pregnancies and births. I have also at times felt helpless when the unexpected has happened to those who are expecting. But eating well is one variable thats always within your control.
My patients ask me daily about their diet. Common questions are about organic foods, safe foods, and superfoods. My recommendation is always the same: Eat a variety of nutrient-dense foods and avoid processed foods as much as possible. This book provides the support to do just that. It includes a delicious collection of recipes for all kinds of dietary needs without getting bogged down by the latest trendy foods of the day. This comprehensive resource offers options for many different palates and nutritional needs, while covering all the recommended dietary intakes for pregnancy and lactation. It presents all of the ingredients we need to bake our little bun(s) in the oven, offering food sources and substitutions, easy recipe instructions, and meal ideas that are simple enough that you, your husband, your partner, or your helper can make it all happen.
This book is written with a strong foundation in science and a big dose of compassion from moms who understand that the making of a miracle is sometimes a huge challenge. Our bodies change to accommodate our growing child in ways that are beautiful and amazing, but can also be uncomfortable. You might be experiencing morning sickness, extreme fatigue, indigestion, heartburn, and various other hardships of pregnancy. But they will all pass. And you will have a beautiful baby in your arms.