Pregnancy Food Guide

Healthy eating plays an important role in a healthy pregnancy. Eating well contributes to your baby's successful growth and development. It will also help you feel better, give you more energy and help you gain the healthy amount of weight.

When you are pregnant or breastfeeding, food safety is very important. Avoid eating foods that are a higher risk to you and your growing baby during pregnancy. A food is considered "high risk" when there is a high chance it could be contaminated by unsafe bacteria.

When you are pregnant, gaining weight will support your baby's growth and prepare you for breastfeeding. How much you need to gain depends on your weight before pregnancy. Most of your weight gain will happen during your second and third trimester.