Pregnancy Nutrition: Safe Seafood, Cheeses & Calorie Needs

What seafood and cheeses are safe to eat during pregnancy? Calculating daily caloric needs while avoiding foods that cause bloating or indigestion is essential for both maternal health and fetal development.

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Is It Safe to Lose Weight in Your First Trimester?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By K.T. Parker

The first trimester of pregnancy encompasses roughly the first 12 weeks. Gaining weight is a normal part of pregnancy, but not every woman gains weight in the first trimester. Typically, it is safe to lose weight during your first trimester, but you should not be actively dieting or trying to shed pounds.