Pregnancy Nutrition, Labor Induction, and Postpartum Recovery

What are the essential dietary restrictions, hormonal markers, and physical recovery strategies for a healthy pregnancy and postpartum transition?

Pregnancy and Nutrition

smiling young pregnant woman lying on the sofa

Is It OK to Eat Perch While Pregnant?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Carol Ochs

The American Heart Association recommends everyone eat at least two servings of fish a week to get important omega-3 fatty acids that help maintain a healthy heart. However, when you’re pregnant, you need to be careful about the type of fish you’re eating.

Carol Ochs is an award-winning writer in the Washington, D.C. area. During 17 years with The Associated Press she covered health, medical and sports stories as a writer, editor and producer. She has written for the health section of "The Washington Post," a Fairfax County stewardship publication and a biopharmaceutical newsletter. Ochs has a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Ohio University, Athens.