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    During pregnancy, nutrition is important to support the growth and development of the baby. In the first trimester, it is important to consume 600 micrograms of folate daily from foods like dark leafy greens, beans, and citrus fruits to help prevent birth defects and support cell growth and reproduction. The average weight gain in the first trimester is 1-4 pounds. In the second trimester, 1000 milligrams of calcium per day from dairy, leafy greens, and salmon helps build strong bones and lowers blood pressure, with average weight gain of 12-15 pounds. In the third trimester, 27 milligrams of iron daily and 8-10 cups of fluids from protein and grains prevents anemia and dehydr

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    During pregnancy, nutrition is important to support the growth and development of the baby. In the first trimester, it is important to consume 600 micrograms of folate daily from foods like dark leafy greens, beans, and citrus fruits to help prevent birth defects and support cell growth and reproduction. The average weight gain in the first trimester is 1-4 pounds. In the second trimester, 1000 milligrams of calcium per day from dairy, leafy greens, and salmon helps build strong bones and lowers blood pressure, with average weight gain of 12-15 pounds. In the third trimester, 27 milligrams of iron daily and 8-10 cups of fluids from protein and grains prevents anemia and dehydr

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    During pregnancy, nutrition is important to support the growth and development of the baby. In the first trimester, it is important to consume 600 micrograms of folate daily from foods like dark leafy greens, beans, and citrus fruits to help prevent birth defects and support cell growth and reproduction. The average weight gain in the first trimester is 1-4 pounds. In the second trimester, 1000 milligrams of calcium per day from dairy, leafy greens, and salmon helps build strong bones and lowers blood pressure, with average weight gain of 12-15 pounds. In the third trimester, 27 milligrams of iron daily and 8-10 cups of fluids from protein and grains prevents anemia and dehydr

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    During pregnancy, nutrition is important to support the growth and development of the baby. In the first trimester, it is important to consume 600 micrograms of folate daily from foods like dark leafy greens, beans, and citrus fruits to help prevent birth defects and support cell growth and reproduction. The average weight gain in the first trimester is 1-4 pounds. In the second trimester, 1000 milligrams of calcium per day from dairy, leafy greens, and salmon helps build strong bones and lowers blood pressure, with average weight gain of 12-15 pounds. In the third trimester, 27 milligrams of iron daily and 8-10 cups of fluids from protein and grains prevents anemia and dehydr

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    Pregnancy Nutrition by Trimester

    Now that you’re eating for two, it’s important to consume nutrient-dense food that help
    your baby grow! Follow these guidelines to help improve birth outcomes, and learn
    more at Lamaze.org/nutrition.

    FIRST TRIMESTER
    600 micrograms of folate Foods with folate: asparagus, dark leafy
    • Helps prevent birth defects and greens, nuts, beans, whole grains, fortified
    preterm birth cereal, broccoli, citrus fruits, peas, lentils,
    • Builds DNA avocado, brussels sprouts, seeds, cauliflower,
    corn, beets, celery, carrots, squash
    • Grows and reproduces cells
    • Take a prenatal vitamin with folic acid to
    supplement folate intake

    Average total weight gain for the 1st trimester is 1-4 pounds

    SECOND TRIMESTER
    1,000 milligrams of calcium per day Foods with calcium: yogurt, milk, cheese,
    • Helps baby grow strong bones, teeth, hair collard greens, kale, spinach, broccoli,
    and nails edamame, oranges, salmon, tofu, almonds
    • Lowers your blood pressure
    • Helps prevent preeclampsia

    Average total weight gain for the 2nd trimester is 12-15 pounds

    THIRD TRIMESTER
    27 milligrams of iron each day 8-10 cups of water or fluids each day
    • Helps prevent anemia • Extra fluids help maintain increased blood
    • Provides baby enough iron to sustain him/her supply and prevent constipation
    through the first six months of life • Helps prevent dehydration
    • Supplementing with a prenatal vitamin could Foods with iron: spinach, beef, lamb, other
    be beneficial animal protein, kidney beans, red quinoa,
    sunflower seeds, fortified whole grains, fortified
    cereal, dark chocolate, tofu

    Average total weight gain for the 3rd trimester is 12-16 pounds

    Reviewed by:
    Petra Colindres, Family Dietician and Lactation Consultant, Nutrition by Petra
    www.lamaze.org McKenzie Joyner, Nutritionist, Doula, Prenatal Yoga Instructor
    Reference: US National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements

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