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Hi i have a question, im wanting a healthy pregnancy, how can i do that ? what can i eat ? do ? i have 5 weeks and 5 days.

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Dr. Dareen Siri FAAAAI FACAAI FISAAI answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Healthy pregnancy: There are no guarantees. Get to or maintain a healthy weight before hand. Take a multivitamin with folate (folic acid).Don't smoke drink or take drugs.Get underlying health problems under control.Eat fruits and vegetables.Regular physical activity.Get a check-up with a doctor and discuss the medicines you take now.Be mentally prepared,be 100% dedicated, and have your finances in order.Kids are expensive.Read.

Answered 7/25/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Folic Acid, Iron &: Calcium. Get in healthy proteins like red & black beans, chickpeas, fish (low mercury), poultry (75 to 100 gm of protein/ day). Calcium (1, 000 mg per day) with tofu, almonds, dairy products or eggs. Iron (27mg/day) from whole grains & green leafy veggies. Folic acid (600 to 800 mg/day with foods like melon, spinach, tomatoes, strawberries & turnips.

Answered 10/31/2015

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