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Pregnancy

Learn about nutrition and pregnancy, including foods to avoid and foods to eat, prenatal supplements, and weight gain.

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Make safe, nutritious food and beverage choices during pregnancy and while breastfeeding to keep you and your baby healthy.

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC Works Resource System

Use this tool to check if you are eligible for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental foods to low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women. Also available in Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Find tips for having a healthy pregnancy and choosing a size-friendly doctor for women with larger bodies.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Weight-control Information Network

Improve your eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after your pregnancy.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

Find information, news, and resources for a healthy pregnancy.

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Learn why folic acid intake is especially important for pregnant women or women of child-bearing age.

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Learn why women should not drink alcohol if they are pregnant.

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Get answers to frequently asked questions about diabetes and pregnancy.

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Take this 10-question quiz to learn about folic acid and its role in a healthy pregnancy.

HHS, Office on Women's Health

Welcome your pregnant body and overcome body image concerns with these ideas.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Read about how a healthy eating plan and physical activity play a role in managing gestational diabetes.

HHS, Office on Women's Health

Find information on a variety of pregnancy-related topics, including eating for two, weight gain, caffeine and food safety.