Expect the Best

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N

I am officially on the countdown to when this next baby is due. 8 weeks and counting (due Aug 31). I have a little boy on the way, ready to join my other little guy who just turned 2 a few weeks ago.

For any women out there who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, I have a great book recommendation for you. The American Dietetic Association just came out with a new book written by Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD called Expect the Best: Your Guide to Health Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy.

This book is a fabulous resource! Here are some of the topics you need to know about:

• How much weight should I gain (newer guidelines discussed)?
• How many more calories do I need? And is it the same throughout the whole nine months? (hint: it is not, first trimester you don't need many more but third trimester you need a lot more!)
• Do I need more iron? Calcium? Should I take a prenatal vitamin? What about Omega-3 supplements?
• Can I keep drinking coffee? How much caffeine is too much?
• Is it OK to start an exercise program when I am pregnant?
• What foods are not safe to eat when pregnant?
• If fish is good for Omega-3's, what about mercury?

This is just a sampling of the many topics covered. I learned a lot even though this is my second pregnancy AND I am a dietitian!!!

For more information or to purchase, follow this link.

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