The Complete Pregnancy Cookbook

Since its first publication in 2002, pregnant women have turned to this authoritative guide to keep themselves and their babies supplied with the essential nutrients in the right quantities. In addition to information on mother and baby nutrition, the book also provides menu plans for each stage of pregnancy plus dozens of delicious dishes, specially devised for expectant and new mothers. This makes meal planning and shopping easier, while easing worries about whether a diet is good enough a must for all expectant and new mothers. A thorough revision now updates guidelines on recommended foods and beverages and nutritional supplements, and possible food hazards. The recipe section has also been expanded to include healthy lunch-time options for working women, a larger number of fish-, turkey- and grain-based recipes. Up-to-date nutritional advice plus all the recipes necessary to eat a healthy diet Menu plans geared to the different weeks ensure both mother and your baby benefit from all key nutrients at optimal times before and during pregnancy and afterwards. Dozens of recipes that not only taste delicious, but are easy to prepare using readily available ingredients, and can be enjoyed by other members of the family. Advice for vegetarians and those on restricted diets. Ideas to help maintain a healthy diet when dining out, abroad, and in a work environment. Special food suggestions to help manage the various common pregnancy complaints, and for days when eating may be difficult. Clarification of the key dietary requirements for a mother-to-be at each stage of pregnancy