When you're eating for two, it's even more important to plan meals with nutrition in mind. New research suggests that you are what your mother ate: what moms eat during pregnancy has lasting effects on the long-term health of their children including brain development and future food preferences. To provide the best for their baby, mothers must make food choices rich in baby-building nutrients. The Whole 9 Months walks readers through every week of their baby's development and introduces health-boosting whole foods and recipes to incorporate into their daily diet throughout their pregnancy. But it can be difficult to be on a wholesome diet when nausea and food cravings and aversions abound. The easily customizable recipes in this book allow readers to make adjustments based on their needs while continuing to grow a healthy baby. Features include: ¿ Week-by-week information on fetal development ¿ Up-to-date information and research on pregnancy nutrition ¿ 100 easy and delicious recipes with calorie counts and nutritional facts ¿ Tips for every recipe to adjust to fickle appetites ¿ Recipes for a variety of diets including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and gestational diabetes.

ForewordIntroductionPart 1: Eating in PregnancyChapter 1: Healthy Baby, Happy Mama. Growing a Healthy Baby . Good for Baby, Good for You. Eating When You Don't Feel Like It. Soften the Side Effects. Cravings and Aversions. Staying Active. Drowning Out the Noise[Sidebar] The Science Shows[Callout] FAQs [Callout] Fast Facts Chapter 2: Healthy Eating for Two. The Whole Truth, Nothing But. Basic Principles for Healthy Eating. Checking the Scale. Key Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy. Macronutrients. Vegan and Vegetarian Diets. Vital Vitamins. Essential Minerals[Sidebar] Reading Food Labels[Sidebar] Eating for Three (Or More)[Sidebar] Nutrition in a Pill?[Info Graphic] Pregnancy Safe Eating[Info Graphic] What's in a Prenatal Vitamin?[Info Graphic] Daily Building Blocks[Callout] FAQs [Callout] Fast Facts Part 2: Pregnancy, Week by WeekChapter 3: First TrimesterChapter 4: Second TrimesterChapter 5: Third TrimesterChapter 6: Fourth TrimesterPart 3: RecipesChapter 7: BreakfastChapter 8: SnacksChapter 9: Soups & Stews (include broths for morning sickness)Chapter 10: SaladsChapter 10: Vegetarian EntreesChapter 11: Fish & Seafood EntreesChapter 12: Meat & Poultry EntreesChapter 13: DessertsResourcesReferencesAppendix A: Conversion TablesAppendix B: Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen IndexRecipe IndexAcknowledgmentsAuthor Bio