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Since its first publication in 2002, pregnant women
have turned to this authoritative guide to keep themselves
and their babies supplied with the essential nutrients
in the right quantities. In addition to information
on mother and baby nutrition, the book also provides
menu plans for each stage of pregnancy plus dozens of
delicious dishes, specially devised for expectant and
new mothers. This makes meal planning and shopping easier,
while easing worries about whether a diet is good enough
– a must for all expectant and new mothers.
A thorough revision now updates guidelines on recommended
foods and beverages and nutritional supplements, and
possible food hazards. The recipe section has also been
expanded to include healthy lunch-time options for working
women, a larger number of fish-, turkey- and grain-based
recipes,
Up-to-date nutritional advice plus all the recipes necessary
to eat a healthy diet
- Menu plans geared to the different weeks ensure
both mother and your baby benefit from all key nutrients
at optimal times before and during pregnancy and afterwards.
- Dozens of recipes that not only taste delicious,
but are easy to prepare using readily available ingredients,
and can be enjoyed by other members of the family.
- Advice for vegetarians and those on restricted diets.
Ideas to help maintain a healthy diet when dining
out, abroad, and in a work environment.
- Special food suggestions to help manage the various
common pregnancy complaints, and for days when eating
may be difficult.
- Clarification of the key dietary requirements for
a mother-to-be at each stage of pregnancy
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