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Pregnancy lasts 37-40 weeks and consists of 3 trimesters. Nutrition must meet increased demands of the mother and fetus. A balanced diet with 300 additional calories in the 1st trimester and 500 more in the 2nd and 3rd is recommended. Weight gain should be 24-35 lbs total depending on pre-pregnancy BMI. Key nutrients include proteins, calcium, iron, folic acid, iodine, and vitamins A, B, C, and D. Common concerns are nausea, constipation, hypertension, anemia and gestational diabetes. Risks associated with
- Author
- MARK JEFTE BRIONES
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- EN