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What To Eat At Week 7 Of Pregnancy |
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What To Eat At Week 7 Of Pregnancy.Dairy products can be very important to you during pregnancy. They contain calcium, which is important to you and your developing baby. Read food labels for information on the calcium content of many packaged foods. Some dairy foods you may choose, and their serving sizes, include the following:
• cottage cheese—% cup
• processed cheese (American)—2 ounces
• hard cheese (Parmesan or Romano)—1 ounce
• custard or pudding—1 cup
• milk (whole, 2%, 1%, skim)— 8 ounces
• natural cheese (Cheddar)—V/i ounces
• yogurt (plain or flavored)—1 cup
If you must watch your calorie intake and want to keep it low, choose dairy products with a low-fat content. Some choices include skim milk, low-fat yogurt and low-fat cheese. Calcium content is unaffected in low-fat dairy products.
Do You Need Extra Minerals?
Nearly all diets that supply a sufficient number of calories for appropriate weight gain contain enough minerals (except iron) to prevent mineral deficiency. During pregnancy, your iron requirement increases. Very few women have sufficient iron stores to meet pregnancy demands. During a normal pregnancy, blood volume increases by about 50%. A large amount of iron is required to produce those additional blood cells.
Iron needs are most important in the latter half of pregnancy. Most women don't need to take iron supplements during the first trimester. If prescribed at this time, they can worsen symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
The iron content of prenatal vitamins can irritate your stomach. Iron supplements may also cause constipation. You may not be able to take iron supplements until after the first trimester.
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