Healthy pregnancy snacks are where it's at! Choose snacks that help meet your nutritional needs, and cut back on processed foods, packaged foods, and sugary desserts.
(You'll also need to give up alcohol and limit caffeine during pregnancy.)
Some foods can be dangerous when you're pregnant.
You'll need about 340 extra calories a day in the second trimester and about 450 extra calories a day in the third trimester. If you start off at a healthy weight, you don't need additional calories during the first trimester.
Eating well during pregnancy doesn't mean eating a lot more.
See our list of nutrients you need to help your baby grow.
During pregnancy you need lots of protein and healthy fats, and more of certain vitamins and minerals (such as folic acid, iron, and calcium).