REMEMBER THESE IN PREGNANCY

Remember…
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Talk to your health care provider
about how much weight you should
gain during your pregnancy .
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Eat foods rich in folate, iron, calcium,
and protein, or get these nutrients
through a prenatal supplement .
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Talk to your health care provider
before taking any supplements .
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Eat breakfast every day .
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Eat high-fiber foods and drink plenty of water to
avoid constipation .
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Avoid alcohol, raw fish, fish high in mercury, soft
cheeses, and anything that is not food .
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Aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderate-inten-
sity physical activity on most, if not all, days of the
week during your pregnancy . Talk to your health
care provider before you begin if you have not
previously been physically active .
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After pregnancy, slowly get back to your routine of
regular, moderate-intensity physical activity . Make
sure you feel able and your health care provider
says it is safe to be physically active .
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Take pleasure in the miracles of pregnancy and
birth