pregnancy diet and advice for an Army wife

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christyj0725
christyj0725 Posts: 52 Member
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So my new husband and I have been married for a month and eventually the time will come to have a family so what are some some advice on what I can eat and drink when the time comes?

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  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
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    Talk with your midwife, or doctor if you're high risk.
    Generally, eat what you usually do, with emphasis on healthy foods, and in the last 3 months (when the fetus is
    growing the most) eat several hundred calories over maintenance.
    Some people say alcohol is OK at 1 drink a week, but generally it's best to avoid it.

    One thing you need to do waaaay before you even think about getting pregnant* is get enough folic acid. Eat enriched
    foods, and take a vitamin to be sure. Because the neural tube forms before you know you're pregnant, and folic acid
    helps prevent neural tube defects.

    * You already have a family: you & your husband.
  • christyj0725
    christyj0725 Posts: 52 Member
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    Well I've been taking my prenatal vitamins for a while now and since my wedding and honeymoon in July I've lost 20lbs and back in the 120s!!!!

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