More than just a "how to eat" guide, this completely updated and revised edition of Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy is the first book of its kind to cover all aspects of this critical period in a woman and her baby's life from how food can improve fertility and prevent birth defects to dietary suggestions to help avoid postpartum depression and strengthen the mother-child bond.

The book includes information on what to eat and how to shop, a personalized supplement plan, ways to sneak healthy foods into your diet, how to cut food costs, self-assessments, super foods for pregnancy, diet guidelines for women over 35, a month-by-month checklist of nutritional needs, quick-fix healthy menus, many delicious new recipes and snack ideas, and much more!

What Professionals Are Saying About Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy:

"In a friendly, authoritative voice, nutritionist Somer urges women to prepare for pregnancy at least three months before conception and to follow her Baby-wise Diet until the baby's first birthday... up-to-date information on food additives and supplements, exercise, and coping with common pregnancy problems, such as morning sickness, constipation, and heartburn."

~ Publishers Weekly

"this well-written book is thorough, offering detailed discussion of nutritional needs during each stage of pregnancy"

~ Library Journal

"This is the first book of its kind to present sound dietary guidelines on all aspects of pregnancy, including high-risk pregnancies."

~ Miriam Erick, MS, RD Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston and author of No More
Morning Sickness

“There is no shortage of books on how pregnant women should conduct their lives, especially when it comes to eating. But here experienced nutritionist and author Somer (her works include Nutrition for Women and Food and Mood) has capsulized basic nutritional information in an easy-to-use, helpful guide.”

~ Mary Frances Wilkens, Booklist