A week-by-week guide to support your health and your baby's development.
Book Category
Health & Wellness - Food
Book Description
A trimester by trimester guide to what to eat - as opposed to what to avoid - while pregnant and nursing baby, to support the mother‘s health and the baby‘s development during each stage of pregnancy; with 50 recipes.
Pregnancy has traditionally been viewed as a time when women can give in to their food cravings and not worry about their weight. But new research suggests that the foods women eat during pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the baby's brain development and behaviour, as well as the mother's waistline. While many books tell women what not to eat, there are few guides that tell women what to eat while also considering that hormonal influences during pregnancy can make it difficult to stick to a healthy diet. More and more women enter pregnancy overweight, gain an unhealthy amount of weight while pregnant, then struggle to lose the "baby weight" after the baby is born. Drawing on the latest research from the fields of medicine, nutrition, and psychology, this guide gives moms-to-be a clear understanding of what their bodies really need and how those foods contribute to the development of healthy and happy babies.
When should you read this book
Ideally read this from early pregnancy or whilst planning to get pregnant.
Reviews
“I loved this while I was expecting my first child. I love how it details a food each week that is perfect for the development stage of your baby. The recipes and food ideas are also a lot of fun. It's nice to read about what is happening in any given week and why certain vitamins, proteins, etc are key for the baby’s growth”. - Kelly.
Book Details
240 Pages
Paperpack
Written by
Dr. Nicole Avena
Dr. Nicole Avena is a research neuroscientist and a pioneer in the field of food addiction.
Her seminal research work jump-started a new field of exploration in medicine and nutrition. She is an expert in diet during pregnancy and baby, toddler and childhood nutrition.