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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How to Help a Baby Gain Weight While 31 Weeks Pregnant

You're approaching the home stretch now, and at 31 weeks, your unborn baby continues to grow at an astonishing speed. Not all babies gain weight at the same pace, and your obstetrician may have told you that your baby is smaller than average.

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Healthy Food for Good Brain Development for Babies During Pregnancy

Your baby grows and changes each day throughout your pregnancy. Brain development is one of the most important ways your baby grows, and you can encourage a healthy brain by eating certain foods. Jonny Bowden and Allison Tannis, in their book, "The 100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy,"

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Cheeses to Avoid During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time in which you want to make sure you are having all of your nutritional needs met. Adding some cheeses to your pregnancy diet will help you consume the vitamins, minerals, protein and calcium that your baby needs to grow.

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Is Fresh Ginger Safe to Eat During Pregnancy?

Ginger is a member of the herb family, and the root of the plant is edible. Adding a spicy zip to recipes such as stir-fries and baked goods, ginger is low in fat and calories and contains small amounts of key nutrients you need during pregnancy.

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Can You Eat Cloves During Pregnancy?

Cloves are a fairly common spice often used in baked goods and desserts. While you're smart to use caution when building your pregnancy diet, cloves in spice form are safe during pregnancy, according to MedlinePlus. Clove oil and clove supplements aren't, however.

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