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Why do I need zinc? How much do I need? Should I take a supplement? What are the best food sources? What are signs of a deficiency? Why do I need zinc? Your body needs zinc for the production, ...
www.babycenter.com/0_zinc-preventing-pregnancy-complications-and-more_673.bc
Upside: Short article on getting enough zinc into your diet during pregnancy
Downside: Busy page
Introduction Pregnancy is one of the most nutritionally demanding periods of a woman’s life. Gestation involves rapid cell division and organ development. An adequate supply of nutrients is essential ...
ific.org/publications/brochures/pregnancybroch.cfm
Upside: Excellent pregnancy nutrition guide with very detailed information and charts
Downside: Expect lots of scrolling
Nutrient Daily amount Do you need a supplement? Benefit to your baby Food source
www.babycenter.com/0_chart-nutrients-you-need-to-help-your-baby-grow_4540.bc
Upside: Detailed chart and guide to different foods to eat during pregnancy
Downside: None
Before you fell pregnant, you probably didn't think twice about enjoying a comforting tuna-mayonnaise sandwich, a salad sprinkled with blue cheese or a glass of red wine. After all, tuna is brimming ...
www.fitpregnancy.co.za/content.php?sec=eatright&year=2008&month=04&doc=Face_the_food_facts.html
Upside: Detailed article on the safety of various food during pregnancy including sushi, cheese and eating a vegetarian diet
Downside: Awkward in page scrolling
This diet is designed to provide the increased nutrients during pregnancy that are essential for the health of the mother and the well-being of the baby. If a woman is expecting multiple babies, then ...
www.moondragon.org/nutrition/diet/pregnancydiet.html
Upside: Very detailed pregnancy nutrition guide including section for vegetarians
Downside: Basic site design; lots of scrolling
As soon as you start thinking about having a baby, you should start thinking about what you eat. Begin loading up on the foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, learn the five food groups and ...
www.firstbabymall.com/expecting/pregnancy/nutrition.htm
Upside: Article on how to eat during pregnancy with specific information by trimester
Downside: Limited additional links
In the third trimester, growth is the name of the game. As your baby grows, your body expands as best it can to manage that growth.
www.thecradle.com/thirdtrimester_nutrition
Upside: Helpful advice and tips on third trimester nutrition
Downside: Limited depth
It is best to get these nutrients in their food forms. Of course, sometimes – despite your best efforts – you can’t get in all of your necessary nutrients. That’s why we recommend a daily prenatal ...
www.thecradle.com/prenatalnutrition_nutrients
Upside: Helpful advice on which nutrients to eat during pregnancy
Downside: Limited depth
Preconception The health of a mother and baby is influenced not only by diet during pregnancy but also by diet before conception. Eating a healthy diet before pregnancy will give your body a good ...
Upside: Very good information on how to eat a vegetarian diet for pregnancy
Downside: None
Nutrition and pregnancy refers to the nutrient intake, and dietary planning that is undertook before, during and after pregnancy.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition_and_pregnancy
Upside: Good user-compiled detail on research into pregnancy-related nutrition before and after pregnancy
Downside: Science-oriented information; limited depth