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

MyPlate for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Make safe, nutritious food and beverage choices during pregnancy and while breastfeeding to keep you and your baby healthy.
- USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Fact Sheet

Find answers to questions like, "What is Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?", "Where is WIC available?", and "Am I eligible?".
- USDA, Food and Nutrition Service
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Prescreening Tool

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.
- USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC Works Resource System
Folic Acid - Education Materials and Information Resources

View links to resources on folic acid supplementation.
- USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC Works Resource System
Give Your Baby a Healthy Start: Tips for Pregnant Women and New Mothers

Learn why you should avoid smoking, drinking and taking drugs during pregnancy. Also available in Spanish.
- USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC Works Resource System
Pregnancy for Every Body

Find tips for having a healthy pregnancy and choosing a size-friendly doctor for women with larger bodies.
- HHS, National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Health Tips for Pregnant Women

Improve your eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after your pregnancy.
- HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Weight-control Information Network
Pregnancy and Nutrition

Find information, news, and resources for a healthy pregnancy.
- HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus
Folic Acid

Learn why folic acid intake is especially important for pregnant women or women of child-bearing age.
- HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Alcohol Use in Pregnancy

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
Diabetes and Pregnancy

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
Pregnancy and Body Image

Welcome your pregnant body and overcome body image concerns with these ideas.
- HHS, Office on Women's Health
Managing & Treating Gestational Diabetes

Read about how a healthy eating plan and physical activity play a role in managing gestational diabetes.
- HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Food Safety for Moms-To-Be: While You're Pregnant

Learn about foodborne illness and how to reduce your risk during your pregnancy.
- Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Staying Healthy and Safe

Find information on a variety of pregnancy-related topics, including eating for two, weight gain, caffeine and food safety.
- HHS, Office on Women's Health
Advice about Eating Fish For Women Who Are or Might Become Pregnant, Breastfeeding Mothers, and Young Children

Learn how to choose fish that are lower in mercury, which is important for young children and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also see Photonovels for Hispanic American and Chinese American Families on the Advice about Eating Fish.
- HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition