This is a trick question because, while eating healthy is important throughout pregnancy, each trimester has unique nutrient requirements to support a healthy pregnancy and the healthy development of your baby. We'd like to emphasize, it's never too late to start eating healthy, no matter what stage of pregnancy you're in. Though each woman's pregnancy is unique, there are some common dietary recommendations for each trimester. Each trimester holds its own significance, collectively shaping the health of both the mother...

What's for breakfast?   Sometimes it's hard to get inspired, and for some reason, healthy has become synonymous with flavorless. This is far from the truth! While pregnant, starting the day off with a healthy breakfast is incredibly important for a number of reasons. A healthy breakfast:   Provides essential nutrients: Breakfast is an opportunity to fuel your body with essential nutrients that are important for fetal development, such as protein, calcium, iron, and folic acid. Helps maintain a healthy...

Every 4 ½ minutes, a baby is born with a birth defect (an estimated 1 in 33). When preparing for conception and pregnancy, there are ways to prevent birth defects. As a pregnancy nutrition group and registered dietitian nutritionists, we specialize in how to help a woman prepare for pregnancy and best nourish herself during pregnancy. Here are 8 easy steps to reduce the chance of birth defects in your child and make a PACT for...