What Your Baby Needs

In the United States, there are around six million pregnancies (American Pregnancy Association). These women are inundated with advice and tips from family, well-wishers, and the internet about how to take care of their bodies during this exciting time. Who is right? All women want their children to be healthy and happy.

It is my goal to give some well founded advice to these mothers. The first bit of advice I would like to give is, go see your doctor. He or she will give you the best medical advice for you. Doctors are able to give you individual advice, whereas the internet and well-wishers can only give you general advice and things that worked for them personally. Every woman's body is different, so it makes sense that different things are needed, right?

In this blog, I would like to focus on different nutrients that pregnant women need. What vitamins and minerals are crucial for a baby's development? What will happen if the proper amount of nutrients are not consumed? How can I make good food that incorporate the nutrients I need? My information will come from organizations such as the American Pregnancy Association, the FDA, or other such reputable sources. I would ask the reader to remember however, that this blog contains general advice and does not account for different needs of each woman. Before making any changes in your diet, consult your doctor.

Pregnancy is an exciting time for a woman. Enjoy the time and learn as much as you can about what is happening to your body and to the little one growing inside of you. The more you know, the better you will be able to take care of yourself and your baby.