Online Publications - Maternal Nutrition
Listed Alphabetically by Title

Are You at Risk for Gestational Diabetes? (2000) National Institute of Child Health & Human Development This publication answers common questions about gestational diabetes such as what it is, why some women get it, testing procedures and treatment.		1231 KB
Building Baby's Brain: Is Breast Milk Best? (1998) The University of Georgia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences This two-page publication provides information on the advantages of breast-milk, how long a woman should breast-feed, combining bottle feeding and breast-feeding, and tips for building baby's brain.		31 KB
Building Baby's Brain: What to Eat When You are Pregnant (1999) University of Georgia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences This two-page publication provides information for pregnant women on foods rich in iron, folate, Vitamin C, and weight gain during pregnancy.		179 KB
Building Baby's Brain: What to Eat When You're Expecting (1998) The University of Georgia, College of Health and Consumer Sciences This two-page publication covers the special nutritional needs during each trimester, where the weight gain during pregnancy goes, and increased caloric needs during the second and third trimester.		31 KB
Choose Foods With Folate (2005) The University of Tennessee, Agricultural Extension Service This four page publication discusses foods that contain folic acid naturally, foods with folic acid added, and vitamin supplements. Also provided is food labeling information and a recipe.		88 KB
Feeding Baby With Breast Milk or Formula (2001) U.S. Food and Drug Administration This eight page publication covers the advantages of breast-feeding, tips on breast-feeding, preparing and storing infant formula, and when to switch to whole milk.		332 KB
Fit for Two: Tips for Pregnancy (2002) Weight-control Information Network, National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Provided in this publication are tips for healthy eating during pregnancy, as well as information on healthy weight gain, nutrition needs, vegetarian diets, foods to avoid, physical activity, and additional resources.
Folate Facts (1998) Iowa State University Extension Service This two page publication provides information on the importance of folate, how it is linked to birth defects, good food sources, and how much folate is recommended.		30 KB
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy (2001) National Institutes of Health, The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Provided is information on the effects of high blood pressure in pregnancy, preeclampsia, and how women with high blood pressure can prevent problems in pregnancy.

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