Pregnancy and Health Care

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Eating healthy foods can help you have a healthy baby. Sometimes it’s hard to know what foods to eat

Overall, most women need about 300 extra calories during pregnancy. However, the exact amount of extra calories you need depends on your weight before pregnancy. Talk with your health care professional to find out what is best for you.

Try to eat foods from each food group each day, because they provide important nutrients that you and your baby needs. But how much you should eat per day while pregnant? Follow the food guide below. If your health care professional has recommended it, you should take a prenatal vitamin.

Note: Fatty foods (like donuts, and potato chips) and sweets (like sodas, cookies and candies) will not provide your baby enough of what you need to grow.

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You may choose a doctor or a midwife to receive the care and attention needed during pregnancy and childbirth.

* An obstetrician is a physician specializing in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum recovery. Approximately 8 of every 10 pregnant women choose an obstetrician care.
* The family physician is a physician trained in all aspects of health care that serves all members of the family. The family doctor can provide the care they need before, during and after pregnancy, and care for your baby.
* A certified midwife is a registered nurse specializing and experienced in caring for pregnant women and childbirth. Licensed midwives can provide the necessary care before, during and after delivery.
* A specialist in maternal-fetal medicine is an obstetrician with special training in caring for women with high risk pregnancies. If you have a risk factor that can cause complications in her pregnancy, prenatal care provider may refer you to a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine.

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