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There are few times more joyful in the life of a woman when she learns she is pregnant - and sometimes more anxious that after your first meal, when anxiety is reborn on food for baby - and you . That's why I wroteEat this, not that! When you wait. As an OB / Gyn with a full-time practice - not to mention my roles as chief correspondent for Women's Health at ABC News, and as co-host of doctors - it is my mission to deliver more accessible and timely and actionable information to ensure you stay healthy during your pregnancy and deliver a beautiful bouncy bundle of joy in the end. (And I have delivered more than 1500 of them!)

Part of that means making the reduction of many nutrition myths that appear when you are pregnant. The eight years I hear most and the fact behind the fiction. And for the first plan recommended by the baby doctor and you do not missEat this, not that! When you wait-available now!

Truth: eating for you.

Yes, you are the only supplier of nutrients to your own body and that of your growing baby, but that does not mean that your caloric needs have doubled. In fact, the meal to eat more than what you usually will drive as weight gain, a potentially long process and complicated, hypertension induced by pregnancy and gestational diabetes - all the things that can put your health and that of your unborn child at risk.

In short: having a passenger for the trip does not mean you need additional trips to the refueling station. During your first trimester, you should follow a healthy and sensible eating plan that any woman, pregnant or not, could follow. In your second trimester, you will add a mother 300 calories (it's as simple as having an additional container of yogurt, a handful of nuts and an apple). And in your third trimester, you will add 150 calories more. A diet full of mysterious-quarter is in the book, with an Aisle-by-Aisle Guide on your favorite brands and your Restaurant Survival Guide.

Truth: It's good to moderation.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has given the green light to have 200 mg or less of caffeine daily. So go ahead and take one or two small cups of coffee, it's the equivalent of two cups short or a great big Starbucks. If you want to be very careful, try Decaf you always have a small dose of caffeine and placebo effects of sipping on some Java.

Truth: spice it!

Until Picante flavors do not give you heartburn, it's 100% agree to become spicy. In fact, eating a variety of food while you are pregnant will expose your baby to a variety of flavors while still in the womb, that experts say can make it less likely to be a picky eater later. Another bonus of adding a little heat to your meal? Spicy foods are excellent to clear your sinuses and help you breathe easier. As for the rumor that these dishes types can cause labor? It's just this rumor, and nothing else!

Truth: "vegetarian" does not automatically translate into "health".

Some Sammies are packed with four different types of cheese, oil cakes and flood vegetables sodium packed, stuffed inside a roll of 12 "hulking, resulting in a half-day of calories and a waterfall carbohydrates. Limit yourself to one or two types of cheese, vegetables endless negligees, and a roll. and if you order deli when you are pregnant, it is important to always order hot deli meat sandwiches ! Approximately 85% of disease listeria, a bacteria that can cause miscarriage, are caused by the consumption of meats - and a recent study of three US states showed that 70% Delis tested positive for Listeria Learn how. avoid this dangerous bacteria eat, not that! When you're Attendant.

Truth: Heat them. Then eat them.

Some women choose to abandon completely charcuteries during pregnancy because they can accommodate invisible non-odor bacteria, such asListeria, which can cause miscarriage. If you just can not leave them, it's okay - just cook them always and eat them while they're sting hot.

Done: Eat well and you can reduce the risk.

Moms-to-to-be who eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains of 15% more likely to wear their child in the long term than women who are leaning towards sugar, grease and processed foods, according to The search for Sahlgrenska Academy University of Götedenberg in Sweden. For the full speed, do not missEat this, not that! When you wait.

Done: The hot question - no? Of course, you can eat ice cream!

But first, I mean I'm not a big fan of labeling "bad" or "good" foods. In medicine, few things are as simple. The ice cream is not different. In fact, I would give him an a: he has calcium, protein, fat. This is only problematic when we eat too much, or add too much packing, or choose the. But if you feel nauseous or if you have trouble gaining weight, you just want a beautiful dessert after a long ice cream! Stop my desk. I will write you a prescription.

Truth: Diving! Just never eat shark, mackerel king, fish-tile pipe, swordfish or white yellowfin tuna.

They are raised in mercury and can cause major problems in the development of your baby, including brain damage and hearing and vision problems. As for sushi, unfortunately, you must say no non-Nori. No exceptions, no cheating, no sushi. There is a chance that the fresh fish can contain pests or bacteria that can lead to harmful infections. For a complete survival guide in your favorite restaurants, do not missEat this, not that! When you wait.