There is a lot big problem of malnutrition during pregnancy in developing countries like India, it is very important that the lady and her family members especially husband should understand the importance of good balanced diet for pregnant lady and her child.

Its not just in developing countries, but other developed countries too. Its just important that you have the right guidance and know whats good for you and whats bad for you. Seek help from someone elder in your family, ask the doctor. Regarding diet its important that the husband knows about this too, which is why he too should have knowledge of diet during pregnancy.

Some may think that this is repeated but nothing can go wrong when eating proper fruit and veg along with juices and milk.

Diet during pregnancy should be more on the calcium and fiber. This is in addition to the other basic nutritional needs that the pregnancy would bring forth. But for the particular bodily needs in terms of proper nutrition, it is still best to follow doctor's advice.

folic acid, calcium and iron supplements are also important. drinking lots of milk is good for a pregnant mother.

I was prescribed folic acid and Iron tablets during both of my pregnancies.

There are foods that you should avoid during pregnancy, such as soft cheeses, pates and certain types of fish too.

Even though you may be craving ice cream and chocolate, you do have to try and eat a healthy diet.

Taking the prenatal vitamins will help with the nutrition needed when pregnant. I wouldn't consider dieting when pregnant unless it is under a doctors care.

Hi. Thanks for your info. I did not know that soft cheese and certain types of fish were out...

What foods and drinks should a pregnant woman avoid? I know of these:

1. Anything that contains alcohol
2. Coffee
3. Pop
4. Spicy foods

Anything else?

Pregnant women should also avoid any types of nuts too.

Bubble even i was not aware that oft cheeses should not be eaten, first time i heard this.

I did not know about nuts... Would that include walnuts? I thought they were good for nutrition, in moderation of course, and I like adding them into my apple salad.

Avoiding nuts is controversial. There is even some controversy over making sure young children avoid nuts. I'm not buying into tall this nut hysteria hype just yet.

Have healthy food, fruit juices and other energetic foods. At the time of pregnant a mother have to take food for two life, so be conscious in taking food. Try to take iron, calcium and minerals rich food items for a healthy baby.

Foods from outside is avoided, foods containing azinomotto is avoided during pregnancy, oil and salt is restricted to avoid from hyperemesis & albuminuria.

Same here. My doctor has never told me anything about nuts being harmful, and all the literature I've read suggests that they are a good source of nutrition. I prefer walnuts and peanuts (fresh, not roasted). They taste great, and they are also very filling.