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Nutrients
Pregnancy Woes
Foods and Beverages to Avoid
Vitamins and Minerals
100
A pregnant woman should consume 2-3 servings of this food group. Examples include meat and legumes.
What is protein?
100
To avoid this common pregnancy ailment, one should eat crackers, dry cereal or pretzel before getting out of bed. Eating small frequent meals and avoiding greasy or fried foods will also help this ailment.
What is morning sickness?
100

This beverage has been linked to premature delivery,  birth defects, and low birth weight babies.

What is alcohol?

100
This vitamin is needed to build strong teeth and bones. Also allows the blood to clot normally,, muscles and nerves to function properly, and the heart to beat normally. Sources include dairy products, cream soups, and pudding.
What is calcium?
200
A pregnant woman should consume 3-4 servings of this food group. Examples include milk, yogurt, and cheese.
What is calcium or dairy?
200
To avoid this common ailment, you should increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you consume. Drinking 6-8 glasses of water will also help.
What is constipation?
200

During pregnancy consumption of this should be limited to less than 200 milligrams per day, which is about two six-ounce cups of certain beverages.

What is caffeine?

200
This vitamin assists your body in the use of calcium. It is obtained through sun exposure and is found in fortified milk, eggs, and fish.
What is Vitamin D
300
A pregnant woman should consume this number of servings of breads and grains.
What is 6-11 servings?
300

These can be common in early pregnancy and usually improve as your pregnancy progresses. It may help to: 

  • try and rest when you can
  • keep hydrated
  • find ways to relax.

What are headaches?

300

These types of cheeses should be avoided unless the label says they have been pasteurized. Examples include Brie, Bleu Cheese, and Feta.

What are soft cheese?

300
This vitamin helps carry oxygen to muscles. It increases resistance to stress and disease. It helps avoid symptoms of tiredness, weakness, irritability, and depression. It is found in enriched grains, lean meats, poultry, fish, and dark green leafy vegetables.
What is iron?
400
A pregnant woman should consume 85 mg of Vitamin C on a daily basis. Eating 3 servings or more of this food group will provide this requirement.
What are fruits and vegetables?
400
Eating small frequent meals will help with this ailment; you can also try drinking milk prior to eating.
What is heartburn?
400
Less that 30% of your daily calories should come from this food item.
What is fat?
400
This vitamin helps your body use iron. It is found in fruits and vegetables.
What is Vitamin C
500

This nutrient is needed for DNA and RNA synthesis, and is needed to promote cell growth. It can be found in 2 servings of dark green leafy vegetables, 2-3 servings of fruit, 3 servings of whole grains, and 2 servings of whole grains.

What is folate or folic acid?

500

Before going to the hospital with these contractions, you should drink 3-4 glasses of water and relax.

What is false labor or Braxton-Hicks contractions?

500
Fish such as shark, swordfish, king macrel, or tile fish (white snapper) contain high levels of what element?
What is mercury?
500

This is a B vitamin that's important during pregnancy because it helps prevent serious birth defects, such as neural tube defects.

What is Folic Acid or Folate?