The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition: Everything Expectant Moms Need to Know for a Happy, Healthy Nine Months and Beyond

by Stephanie Middleberg MS RD CDN

Overview

The only guide you need to nourishing yourself and your baby from the first through fourth trimesters, from the bestselling author of The Big Book of Organic Baby Food

When you found out you were pregnant, you were probably given a long list of things you were no longer “supposed” to do. But what you really need is a practical guide to all the things you can do to feel as empowered and strong as possible. The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition is the comprehensive handbook to everything a mama-to-be needs to feel healthy and supported for her entire pregnancy—and beyond—from licensed nutritionist, registered dietitian, and mom-of-two Stephanie Middleberg.

This one-of-a-kind resource covers everything from prenatal vitamins and supplements to foods that alleviate constipation and heartburn to preparing for your glucose test and what to cook and freeze before the baby comes. Learn which foods may help your baby’s developing microbiome, decrease nausea, ease labor pains, and build your milk supply.

Inside, you’ll find more than forty delicious, easy, nutritious recipes to fit any preference, including:

• roasted red pepper and asparagus frittata
• butternut squash and apple soup
• miso salmon with bok choy
• lemon coconut energy bites
• chocolate chip lactation cookies

Pregnancy can be hard, but with Middleberg’s expert guidance, you will find that fueling yourself and your growing baby doesn’t have to be.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593543450
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/30/2024
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	503,758
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Stephanie Middleberg is a registered dietitian, founder of Middleberg Nutrition, and mother of two. Her bestselling books, The Big Book of Organic Baby Food and The Big Book of Organic Toddler Food, have helped countless families feel at ease with the stresses of feeding their little ones. She is frequently called upon by media outlets as an expert and has served as a member of both Health and Cosmopolitan's Health Advisory Boards. Stephanie received her Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and lives with her kids, Julian and Remi, and her husband, Andrew, in Brooklyn.

Editorial Reviews

03/04/2024

“There’s tremendous joy in welcoming your baby; let’s make food a part of it,” writes dietitian Middleberg (The Big Book of Organic Toddler Food) in this substantial handbook for pregnant people. She discusses how to meet changing nutritional needs during each trimester of pregnancy, explaining, for instance, that generating “red blood cells to support the growth of the baby” in the first trimester requires 50% more iron intake, which can be achieved by eating red meat or cooked spinach. Expounding on how to treat gastrointestinal issues that arise during the second trimester, Middleberg recommends eating kale salad and other fiber-rich foods to resolve constipation and limiting citrus fruits to reduce acid reflux. The body retains more fluid during the third trimester, Middleberg notes, entreating readers to lessen the swelling by consuming such natural diuretics as asparagus, cucumbers, and pineapple. The helpful guidance also covers what to eat after giving birth (“Healthy fats nourish and fuel your metabolism” and “if you’re nursing, add more electrolytes because you’re providing so much in your milk”), and the straightforward recipes for a quinoa breakfast bowl, avocado chocolate mousse, and spinach and pistachio pesto are geared as much toward satiating cravings as providing necessary nutrients. Expecting parents will find much of value here. Agent: Kirsten Neuhaus, Ultra Literary. (Apr.)

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