The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating During Pregnancy (Harvard Medical School Guides)

Product Description _ No strict diets, no scary guidelines--just the essential nutrition expectant moms need to start their babies on the road to lifelong health _ All parents know that kids need nutritious foods as they grow. But new research confirms that what you eats during pregnancy can also profoundly affect the health of your baby when that baby becomes an adult--for better or for worse. Endorsed by the Harvard Medical School and written by one of the world's leading experts in nutrition for pregnant women and babies, this guide offers more solid information and medically sound advice on prenatal nutrition than any other book on the market. From the Back Cover Give your unborn baby a head start on a lifetime of good health What you eat during pregnancy has a strong influence on your baby's health at birth. But did you know that it also can have a lifelong impact on your child's health? The latest scientific research indicates that good nutrition begins in the womb, and healthy eating habits during pregnancy can actually help lower your child's risk of obesity, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and a host of other problems later in life. Healthy Eating During Pregnancy arms you with the information you need to give your baby the very best--even before birth. One of Harvard Medical School's top experts in pediatrics and nutrition, Dr. W. Alan Walker draws upon the latest research and his more than two decades of clinical experience to explain, in plain English, the science of prenatal nutrition. More important, he gives you: Nutritional guidelines from preconception to year one Foods to eat and foods to avoid A critical look at vitamins and other supplements Menus and delicious recipes that make healthy eating easy Exercises that help guarantee optimal health for you and baby Expert advice on breast-feeding and how to be sure your baby is properly nourished during weaning

give Your Unborn Baby A Head Start On A Lifetime Of Good Health

what You Eat During Pregnancy Has A Strong Influence On Your Baby's Health At Birth. But Did You Know That It Also Can Have A lifelong Impact On Your Child's Health? The Latest Scientific Research Indicates That Good Nutrition Begins In The Womb, And Healthy Eating Habits During Pregnancy Can Actually Help Lower Your Child's Risk Of Obesity, Hypertension, Heart Disease, Diabetes, And A Host Of Other Problems Later In Life.

healthy Eating During Pregnancy Arms You With The Information You Need To Give Your Baby The Very Best—even Before Birth. One Of Harvard Medical School's Top Experts In Pediatrics And Nutrition, Dr. W. Alan Walker Draws Upon The Latest Research And His More Than Two Decades Of Clinical Experience To Explain, In Plain English, The Science Of Prenatal Nutrition. More Important, He Gives You:

• nutritional Guidelines From Preconception To Year One
• foods To Eat And Foods To Avoid
• a Critical Look At Vitamins And Other Supplements
• menus And Delicious Recipes That Make Healthy Eating Easy
• exercises That Help Guarantee Optimal Health For You And Baby
• expert Advice On Breast-feeding And How To Be Sure Your Baby Is Properly Nourished During Weaning

w. Allan Walker, M.d., Is A Professor Of Pediatrics And The Director Of The Division Of Nutrition At Harvard Medical School. He Is A Recipient Of The Prestigious Murray Davidson Award For Excellence In Pediatric Nutrition From The American Academy Of Pediatrics. courtney Humphries Is A Professional Writer Specializing In Health Topics.

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walker (pediatrics, Harvard Medical Sch.) Presents The Latest Findings On The Connection Between Fetal Health And The Later Health Of Individuals. Tips On What To Eat (whole Grains, Protein, Vegetables), What To Avoid (caffeine, Alcohol, Nicotine), Supplements To Take (folate, Iron), And Safe Exercises Before, During, And After Pregnancy Are Presented. The Author Extensively Addresses The Question Of A Mother's Weight Both In Terms Of Appropriate Weight Gain And The Proper Rate At Which To Lose Weight After Childbirth. A Chapter On Nursing Concludes The Book, Discussing The Debate Between Breast Feeding And Bottle Feeding As Well As Explaining Lactation And Providing Information About The Correlation Between Breast Feeding And Reduced Likelihood Of Allergies In Infants. Readers Will Appreciate The Sidebars With Basic Pregnancy Information And Bulleted Chapter Conclusions That Clarify Walker's Points. Because The Information Presented Here Represents The Current Thinking Of The Medical Establishment, Items Like Herbal Supplements And Vegan Diet Plans Are Discouraged, And Walker Ignores The Question Of Whether Organic Food Is Better For Pregnant Women Than Nonorganic. For Patrons Interested In Alternative And Holistic Approaches, Aviva Jill Romm's The Natural Pregnancy Book: Herbs, Nutrition And Other Holistic Choices Is A Good Bet. Walker's Book Is Recommended For Consumers And Public Libraries.-elaine M. Bergman, Healthcare Assocs. Of New York State, Rensselaer Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Acknowledgements Preface Good nutrition begins before birth What's in this book What do we really know? Pregnancy is a great time to change for the better Healthy mothers, healthy babies How to prepare for pregnancy Reach a healthy weight before pregnancy Take a folic acid supplement every day Begin to improve your diet Reach a healthy activity level Address unhealthy habits Get any medical conditions under control Improving your fertility with nutrition Planning for pregnancy: the bottom line Chapter 3: how pregnancy works What it takes to make a baby The first trimester: laying the foundation The second trimester: growing and growing The third trimester: preparing for life outside Understanding fetal nutrition Your health in pregnancy Why fetal health lasts a lifetime Metabolism and health The origins of fetal programming Disease can be a result of incorrect planning How programming works Putting the hypothesis to the test What does fetal programming mean for you? Fetal programming: the bottom line Eating well for your baby-to-be Special needs in pregnancy Make food choices that maximize nutrients The beauty of balance How to bring your diet into balance Managing food cravings Nausea and vomiting Eating well during pregnancy: the bottom line What to avoid while pregnant Alcohol Smoking Caffeine Recreational drugs Medications Artificial sweeteners Fish, omega-3 fatty acids, and mercurya double-edged sword? Infections: listeriosis and toxoplasmosis Keeping your environment healthy during pregnancy Dietary supplements whats good and whats bad Prenatal vitamins Fish oil/dha supplements Herbal supplements Other nutritional supplements Supplements in pregnancy: the bottom line Why weight matters A mother's weight gain influences her babys health Your target weight gain The timing of weight gain Should you limit excessive weight gain? Being overweight in pregnancy How can you improve poor weight gain? Weight gain in pregnancy: the bottom line How to stay active, safely What is exercise? Why exercise in pregnancy is different The benefits of exercise during pregnancy Cardiovascular exercise Stretches for pregnancy Muscle rx Exercises and activities to avoid How to exercise safely Physical activity during pregnancy: the bottom line Recipes and meal planning Making healthy foods convenient Power snacks The ins and outs of eating out Recipes Eating well after pregnancy Choosing to breastfeed or bottle-feed How lactation works Tips for breastfeeding The working mom Nutrition during lactation Can a mother's diet cause allergies or intestinal problems in her baby? Losing weight after pregnancy Exercising after pregnancy Recovering after caesarian section Good nutrition for the long term Nutrition after pregnancy: the bottom line. What you eat during pregnancy has a strong influence on your baby's health at birth. But did you know that it also can have a lifelong impact on your child's health? The latest scientific research indicates that good nutrition begins in the womb, and healthy eating habits during pregnancy can actually help lower your child's risk of obesity, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and a host of other problems later in life.Healthy Eating During Pregnancy arms you with the information you need to give your baby the very best-even before birth. One of Harvard Medical School's top experts in pediatrics and nutrition, Dr. W. Allan Walker draws upon the latest research and his more than two decades of clinical experience to explain, in plain English, the science of prenatal nutrition. More important, he gives you: Nutritional guidelines from preconception to year one, Foods to eat and foods to avoid, A critical look at vitamins and other supplements, Menus and delicious recipes that make healthy eating easy, Exercises that help guarantee optimal health for you and baby, Expert advice on breast-feeding and how to be sure your baby is properly nourished during weaning.