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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Dedication
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
Your Daily Calorie Needs
Rate of Weight Gain
Your Nutrient Needs
Introducing the Macronutrients
Essential Minerals and Vitamins
Special Diets and Food Allergies During Pregnancy
Food Safety Tips
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
Your Baby’s Development
Changes in Your Body
Ideal Nutrition
Recipes for Month 1
Gingery Cran-Bran Muffins
Just Plain Yummy Avocado Toast
High-Folate Spinach Bean Dip
Lentil Soup with Brown Rice and Spinach
Everyone’s Favorite Caesar Salad
Fusilli Pesto Salad with Mozzarella and Artichokes
Sweet Potato Rounds
Easy Rice and Green Lentil Side Dish
Swiss Chard with Soy Sauce
Three-Bean Chili
Asian-Style Soba Noodles with Chicken
Awesome Chicken Burgers
Make It Again Meat Loaf
No-Bake Nutty Energy Balls
TGIF Strawberry-Lime Marga-Chia
MONTH 2: EMBRYO EVOLVING: ORGANS AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPING
Your Baby’s Development
Changes in Your Body
Ideal Nutrition
Recipes for Month 2
Ginger-Mint Soother for Morning Sickness
French Toast Banana Sandwich
Perfect Homemade Granola
Vitamin-Rich Butternut Squash Soup
Easy Black Bean Soup
Quick Romaine and Avocado Salad
Pr-Egg-O Salad
Best-Ever Tabbouleh Salad
Superhealthy Lentil Salad
Kale with Cranberries and Walnuts
Old Bay Tofu Cakes with Cocktail Sauce
Panfried Chicken with Tzatziki
BBQ Chicken Two Ways
Juicy Turkey Burgers
Ricotta Cheesecake with Berries
MONTH 3: FETUS FORMING: CONSTRUCTION ZONE AHEAD
Your Baby’s Development
Changes in Your Body
Ideal Nutrition
Recipes for Month 3
Supergreen Drink
Refreshing Fruit Salad
Good Morning Sunshine Smoothie Bowl
Banana Nut Muffins
Easy Veggie Frittata
Just Plain Good Guacamole
Creamy Asparagus Artichoke Soup
Hot and Sweet Veggie Salad
Yummy Three-Bean Salad
Roasted New Potatoes and Bell Peppers
Capellini with Fresh Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Groovy Veggie Burgers
Salmon with Toasted Almonds, Capers, and Herbs
Family-Friendly Chicken Curry
Favorite Fajitas on the Grill
Baby-Blue-Berry Buckle
Nourishing Recipes for the Second Trimester: Maturing at Full Speed
MONTH 4: BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE A BABY
Your Baby’s Development
Changes in Your Body
Ideal Nutrition
Recipes for Month 4
Mango-Chia Smoothie
Dutch Baby Pancake Bliss
Spinach and Cheese Omelet for One
Glorious Edamame Dip
Turkish-Style Red Lentil Soup
My Big Fat Greek Salad
Lemony Slaw
Orzo Salad with Ginger-Sesame Dressing
Easy Lemon Garlic Spinach
Maple Glazed Carrots
Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Shrimp
Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Dinner
Indian-Spiced Salmon with Cucumber-Tomato Salsa
Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops
Best-Ever Flank Steak with Salsa Verde
Strawberry-Banana N’ice Cream
MONTH 5: BOY, GIRL, OR SECRET?
Your Baby’s Development
Changes in Your Body
Ideal Nutrition
Recipes for Month 5
Easy Whole Wheat Pancakes
Quick Strawberry-Raspberry Syrup
Great Green Broccoli-Spinach Soup
Cucumber-Tomato Yogurt Salad
Asian-Inspired Spinach Salad
Tasty Tuna Salad Sandwich
Tomato-Mozzarella Salad
Roasted Asparagus
Lima Beans with Artichoke Hearts and Dill
Mac and Cheese with Broccoli
Delicious Dal
Crab Cakes with Homemade Tartar Sauce
Mustard-Tarragon Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Chicken Kebabs
Favorite Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
MONTH 6: FACE, HAIR, LUNGS, EYES, AND TASTE
Your Baby’s Development
Changes in Your Body
Ideal Nutrition
Recipes for Month 6
Pineapple-Banana-Calcium Smoothie
Weekend Pecan Waffles
Pasta, Bean, and Vegetable Soup
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Salad in a Jar with Classic Vinaigrette
Awesome Homemade Salad Dressings
Chicken Salad with Dried Apricots and Almonds
Classic Creamed Spinach
Light and Healthy Vegetable Ragout
Mexican-Style Rice and Beans
Twenty-Minute Tomato Sauce
Easy-Bake Meatballs
Baked Salmon with Mustard-Dill Sauce
Terrific Turkey Chili
Grilled or Broiled Lamb Chops
Peach and Blackberry Cobbler
Body-Building Recipes for the Third Trimester: Grow, Baby, Grow
MONTH 7: INTENSE BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
Your Baby’s Development
Changes in Your Body
Ideal Nutrition
Recipes for Month 7
Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
Yummy Granola Parfait
Green Split Pea Soup
Easy Cheese-y Toast
Tomato, Hearts of Palm, and Asparagus Salad
Snappy Mediterranean-Style Chicken Salad
Grilled or Roasted Vegetables
Greek-Style Broccoli
Lentil, Brown Rice, and Mushroom Pilaf
Southern-Style Sweet Potato Casserole
Tilapia Mediterranean Style
Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
Asian-Style Beef and Bok Choy
Protein-Packed Burritos
Apple-Blueberry Crisp
MONTH 8: GROWTH AND IMMUNE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
Your Baby’s Development
Changes in Your Body
Ideal Nutrition
Recipes for Month 8
Omega-Charged Chia Juice
Ham and Egg Cups
Spiced-Up Hash Browns
No-Brainer Banana Vegan Pancakes
Best-Ever Bruschetta
Beef, Barley, and Vegetable Soup
Beets with Goat Cheese and Greens
Nutty Baked Acorn Squash
Cauliflower-Broccoli Rice
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
Steak on the Grill
Chunky Apple and Apricot Sauce
Dreamy Chia Pudding with Berries
MONTH 9: GETTING READY FOR BIRTH AND BEYOND
Your Baby’s Development
Changes in Your Body
Ideal Nutrition
Recipes for Month 9
Berry-Peach-Flax Smoothie
Perfect Popovers
Gazpacho (Without the Gas)
Healthy Hummus
Favorite Broccoli Slaw
Loaded Sesame Noodles
Black Bean, Mushroom, and Spinach Quesadillas
Okra and Tomatoes Greek Style
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Best-Ever Vegetarian Lasagne
Salmon with Artichoke-Olive Tapenade
Baked or Fried Chicken Tenders
Hearty Beef Stew
Classic Pulled BBQ Pork
Berry-licious Shortcakes
Mango-Tango Lime Spritzer
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
Dr. Shosh’s Personal Story
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
Exercise Is Key
Acknowledgments
Discover More
About the Authors
About the Contributors
BMI Basics: Understanding Body Mass Index (BMI)
Nutrition Sources
Protein Sources
Vegan Protein Sources
Omega-3 Sources: DHA and EPA
Iron Sources
Dairy Calcium Sources
Nondairy Calcium Sources
Vitamin A Sources
Vitamin C Sources
Folate Sources
Fiber Sources
Diabetes During Pregnancy (20 or less Carbs per serving)
Menus for Pregnancy
Menus for Vegetarian and Vegan Pregnancies
Menus for Diabetes During Pregnancy
Conversions for Easy Cooking
Notes
General Index
Recipe Index
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