Nutrition
Whether you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, eating a healthy diet of nutritious foods can help you stay healthy, have a healthy birth and meet your developing baby's needs. Some experts also recommend taking supplements and/or avoiding certain foods that may increase your risk of infection or cause your pregnancy harm. Check out these websites for tips and suggestions on how to eat right for your pregnancy. There are also links to pages with information on the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, which is one of a number of social programs that you may be eligible for and interested in learning more about.
- The MotHERS Podcast - Dietary Considerations in Pregnancy (featuring Rebecca DeWare)
- Health Canada - Prenatal nutrition, Canada's food guide, and additional resources for a healthy pregnancy
- Unlockfood.ca - Recommended weight gain during pregnancy
- Government of Canada - Taking supplements, what and how much to eat, and what foods to avoid
- Government of Canada - Food safety for pregnancy: food poisoning, safe foods, shopping and storing food
- Association of Ontario Midwives - Iron deficiency anemia and you (Also available in Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, and Simplified Chinese)
- Guide to healthy pregnancy
Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
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