Now that you have a baby in your belly, being
healthy has taken on a whole new meaning.
You're no longer simply looking after yourself;
you've got a little one inside you to consider!
Pregnancy can be a wonderful yet confusing
time - there is so much information available it
can be difficult to know when you're making
the right decision. You will get advice from
family members and friends about what you
should and shouldn't do while pregnant, but
ultimately it's up to you - it's your baby afterall!
It's important to be informed about your health
as a mother to be and to keep you and baby as
healthy as possible. Here are some pregnancy
health tips to consider:

Diet recommendations
Being pregnant may not be a license to over
indulge on your favourite treats, but you will
need to consume more calories to keep up with
the demands of your body. It's important to
fuel your body with plenty of nutrients and
most importantly discuss your diet with your
doctor. They may recommend some restrictions
(such as avoiding certain seafoods) and more
careful food handling practises (avoiding pre-
made salads). To give your body the nutrients it
needs, keep these foods at the top of your list:
Fruit and vegetables (green leafy variety)
prepared at home and rinsed well
Low-fat dairy, pasteurised milk
Lean meats in moderate amounts
Wholegrain breads and cereals
Ensure that any fish you consume is low in
mercury, you may need to consult your doctor
for individual advice
Lentils, nuts and beans
Vitamin B9, also known as folate or folic acid is
a B-group vitamin found in a variety of foods.
A mother to be will need to consume higher
levels of folate during pregnancy so aim to
incorporate at least 600mcg (micrograms) of it
into your diet. Foods containing folic acid
include; Vegemite, herbs like spearmint,
rosemary and coriander, soy beans, leafy
vegetables like spinach, peanuts, asparagus,
oranges, broccoli, avocado and kiwi fruit.

Foods to avoid-
One of the downfalls of being pregnant is
learning what all the high risk foods are, and
then avoiding them for the duration of your
pregnancy. The number one rule to follow is
avoid anything raw, like meat and eggs (think
again before taste-testing the cake batter!)
Unpasteurised milk
Processed meats, raw or undercooked meat
Raw seafood such as sushi, prawns or oysters,
if you do eat seafood ensure that it has been
properly cooked
Anything that high in fat, sugar and salt (check
all labelling) should be taken in small amounts
It's important to understand that crash diets
can seriously compromise the heath of your
child. You will put on weight as your belly
grows and this is perfectly normal and healthy.
Vitamin supplements
Pregnancy creates higher demands for
nutrients to ensure the growth of your baby. If
you are struggling to get all the required
nutrients into your diet, your health care
provider may suggest vitamin supplements.
There are prenatal as well as postnatal
supplements on the market to help with things
like conceiving, morning sickness, breast
feeding and nutrients support.

also follow this link to see the common health conditions during pregnancy:
http://cliniconomy..com/2013/09/pregnancy-management-staying-healthy.html?m=0