1) Pregnancy requires proper nutrition for both mother and baby's development. The mother needs to eat a balanced diet with adequate proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. 2) Common misconceptions about foods like bananas, green vegetables and lentils need to be avoided as they provide important nutrients. 3) In addition to a balanced diet, mothers also require an extra 300 calories, 15g protein and 10g fat per day during pregnancy. Regular checkups and adequate rest are also important.

1. -By Falguni Kothari.

2. Getting Ready For Your Baby. As with many of the really special events in our lives, having a baby means lots of change and excitement. During the pregnancy your baby depends on you for the nutrition it gets so it is very important to eat well and safely. Even before you are pregnant preparations should begin to get your body in good condition. A healthy pregnancy will be a happy pregnancy and taking good care of yourself is the key.

3. One of the most vital factors to be kept in mind during Pregnancy DIET

7. It is essential to take healthy Balanced Diet during pregnancy. Pregnancy diet plan needs to make that are rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.

10. Don’t give up all the foods you love when you are pregnant. Whatever foods are healthy for mom are healthy for baby

11. CAUSES FORMALNUTRITION IGNORANCE POVERTY UNSCIENTIFIC CUSTOMS.

13. Misconceptions and False beliefs about diet in pregnancy. Banana & Orange…….. Contains vitamin-A,C and iron. FALSE BELIEF: May cause Abortion & Respiratory problems.

14. 2. Brinjal & Green Vegetables…….. Contains vitamin A, Proteins and iron FALSE BELIEF: May cause Diarrhea, Allergy & Skin marks.

15. 3. Dhals Contains abundant Proteins. FALSE BELIEF : May cause arthritis and gas formation which may affect the baby. 4. Tender-coconut Water And Other Common Fluids. Contains lot of minerals and vitamins and help in preventing urinary infection which is common in pregnancy. FALSE BELIEF : Causescold, cough, fever and is harmfulto the growing child.

17. Important Nutrients

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19. ADDITIONAL CARE Periodic health check-up Blood pressure Hemoglobin Receive tetanus toxoid.

20. 5. Physical exercise 6. Rest for 2-3 hours during the day.

21. Craving for Certain Foods Pickles Ice-cream Chocolate Sour foods Tamarind Jaggery

22. Things to be Avoided During Pregnancy •Caffeine •Drugs •Cigarettes • Alcohol

28. Sodas have a lot of sugar in them and aren't a good source.

29. Herbal teas that aren't diuretic are fine.

31. Pregnancy-wikipidea.com information.

32. PubMed Journal.