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So im pregnant. and i dont know what to eat to make a healthy baby?

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Dr. Hanford Yau answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Pregnancy diet/food: In terms of diet, eating a healthy diet is important. There are no specific limitations though one should be careful about mercury if consuming lots of fish. Be sure to take a prenatal vitamin with appropriate folic acid & iodine supplementation especially in iodine deficient areas. Obtain and f/u on proper prenatal care. Screen for infections, HTN, & diabetes as per your doctor

Answered 1/29/2015

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Healthy diet: Nothing special, the same diet everyone should eat-watch excess simple sugars (carbs), get adequate protein (fish, chicken). You should be taking a folic acid supplement when trying to conceive, either in a vitamin or foods (leafy greens, beans)- minimum 400 mcg a day helps to prevent spina bifid a.

Answered 8/7/2014

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