A Special Note from Catherine Jones and Rose Ann Hudson, RD, LD
A Special Welcome from Dr. Teresa Knight, OB-GYN, FACOG
INTRODUCTION: WELCOME TO EATING FOR PREGNANCY
For Our Moms Trying to Conceive…
For Our Moms Who Are Pregnant…
Let Your Miraculous Pregnancy Journey Begin…
Your Nutritional Needs, Plus a Whole Lot More
Introducing the Macronutrients
Essential Minerals and Vitamins
Special Diets and Food Allergies During Pregnancy
Common Annoyances During Pregnancy
Special Conditions During Pregnancy
Safe Exercise During Pregnancy
9 Months of Baby Talk, Nutritional Advice, and Awesome Recipes
PRECONCEPTION: OPTIMIZING YOUR BODY FOR PREGNANCY
What You Need to Know If You’re Trying to Conceive…
Making This the Healthiest Time for You
Fortifying Foods and Recipes for the First Trimester: Let the Countdown Begin
MONTH 1: FERTILIZATION AND IMPLANTATION
Just Plain Yummy Avocado Toast
Lentil Soup with Brown Rice and Spinach
Everyone’s Favorite Caesar Salad
Fusilli Pesto Salad with Mozzarella and Artichokes
Easy Rice and Green Lentil Side Dish
Asian-Style Soba Noodles with Chicken
TGIF Strawberry-Lime Marga-Chia
MONTH 2: EMBRYO EVOLVING: ORGANS AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPING
Ginger-Mint Soother for Morning Sickness
Vitamin-Rich Butternut Squash Soup
Quick Romaine and Avocado Salad
Kale with Cranberries and Walnuts
Old Bay Tofu Cakes with Cocktail Sauce
Panfried Chicken with Tzatziki
Ricotta Cheesecake with Berries
MONTH 3: FETUS FORMING: CONSTRUCTION ZONE AHEAD
Good Morning Sunshine Smoothie Bowl
Creamy Asparagus Artichoke Soup
Roasted New Potatoes and Bell Peppers
Capellini with Fresh Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Salmon with Toasted Almonds, Capers, and Herbs
Nourishing Recipes for the Second Trimester: Maturing at Full Speed
MONTH 4: BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE A BABY
Spinach and Cheese Omelet for One
Orzo Salad with Ginger-Sesame Dressing
Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Shrimp
Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Dinner
Indian-Spiced Salmon with Cucumber-Tomato Salsa
Best-Ever Flank Steak with Salsa Verde
MONTH 5: BOY, GIRL, OR SECRET?
Quick Strawberry-Raspberry Syrup
Great Green Broccoli-Spinach Soup
Lima Beans with Artichoke Hearts and Dill
Crab Cakes with Homemade Tartar Sauce
Mustard-Tarragon Pork Tenderloin
Favorite Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
MONTH 6: FACE, HAIR, LUNGS, EYES, AND TASTE
Pineapple-Banana-Calcium Smoothie
Pasta, Bean, and Vegetable Soup
Salad in a Jar with Classic Vinaigrette
Awesome Homemade Salad Dressings
Chicken Salad with Dried Apricots and Almonds
Light and Healthy Vegetable Ragout
Baked Salmon with Mustard-Dill Sauce
Body-Building Recipes for the Third Trimester: Grow, Baby, Grow
MONTH 7: INTENSE BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
Tomato, Hearts of Palm, and Asparagus Salad
Snappy Mediterranean-Style Chicken Salad
Lentil, Brown Rice, and Mushroom Pilaf
Southern-Style Sweet Potato Casserole
MONTH 8: GROWTH AND IMMUNE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
No-Brainer Banana Vegan Pancakes
Beef, Barley, and Vegetable Soup
Beets with Goat Cheese and Greens
Couscous Salad with Chickpeas and Artichokes
Spaghetti with Herbed Tofu Balls
Baked Salmon and Broccoli Rabe with Scallion-Ginger Sauce
Slow-Cooked Ginger-Garlic Chicken
Chunky Apple and Apricot Sauce
Dreamy Chia Pudding with Berries
MONTH 9: GETTING READY FOR BIRTH AND BEYOND
Black Bean, Mushroom, and Spinach Quesadillas
Salmon with Artichoke-Olive Tapenade
Baked or Fried Chicken Tenders
Caring for Your Baby and Yourself for the Fourth Trimester: Welcome to Motherhood
LIFE AFTER DELIVERY: BREASTFEEDING YOUR BABY
Breastfeeding: Ideal Nutrition
Basic Advice for Breastfeeding
Questions and Answers About Breastfeeding
BLUES AFTER BIRTH: NAVIGATING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
Let’s Start by Defining Your Depression
Basic Advice for the Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression
Questions and Answers About Postpartum Depression
WEIGHT LOSS AFTER BABY: CHOOSE THE RIGHT TIME AND TAKE IT SLOW
Basic Advice for Weight Loss Postpartum
Questions and Answers for Weight Loss Postpartum
Creating a Healthy and Balanced Diet Plan That Works for You
Counting Calories and Gauging Your Energy-Based Needs
BMI Basics: Understanding Body Mass Index (BMI)
Diabetes During Pregnancy (20 or less Carbs per serving)
Menus for Vegetarian and Vegan Pregnancies