NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY More than just a "how to eat" guide, this completely updated and revised edition of NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY is the first book of its kind to cover all aspects of this critical period in a woman and her baby's life from how food can improve fertility and prevent birth defects to dietary suggestions to help avoid postpartum depression and strengthen the mother-child bond. The book includes information on what to eat and how to shop, a personalized supplement plan, ways to sneak healthy foods into your diet, how to cut food costs, self-assessments, super foods for pregnancy, diet guidelines for women over 35, a month-by-month checklist of nutritional needs, quick-fix healthy menus, many delicious new recipes and snack ideas, and much more! Rights Information Publisher: Owl Books, Paperback 2nd edition (September 2, 2002) Territory: World Rights Available: Performance; Electronic; Commercial/merchandising Reviews: "[E]xperienced nutritionist and author Somer (her works include Nutrition for Women and Food and Mood) has capsulized basic nutritional information in an easy-to-use, helpful guide...this resource offers both basic tips on good health and more advanced nutritional recommendations. Also included are recipes that fit most active lifestyles. A nice addition to a library's pregnancy shelf." - Booklist "In a friendly, authoritative voice, nutritionist Somer urges women to prepare for pregnancy at least three months before conception and to follow her Baby-wise Diet until the baby's first birthday...up-to-date information on food additives and supplements, exercise, and coping with common pregnancy problems, such as morning sickness, constipation, and heartburn." - Publishers Weekly "[T]his well-written book is thorough, offering detailed discussion of nutritional needs during each stage of pregnancy" - Library Journal Blurbs: "This is the first book of its kind to present sound dietary guidelines on all aspects of pregnancy." - Miriam Erick, M.S., R.D., author of No More Morning Sickness Purchase at Amazon.com

NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY

More than just a "how to eat" guide, this completely updated and revised edition of NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY is the first book of its kind to cover all aspects of this critical period in a woman and her baby's life from how food can improve fertility and prevent birth defects to dietary suggestions to help avoid postpartum depression and strengthen the mother-child bond.

The book includes information on what to eat and how to shop, a personalized supplement plan, ways to sneak healthy foods into your diet, how to cut food costs, self-assessments, super foods for pregnancy, diet guidelines for women over 35, a month-by-month checklist of nutritional needs, quick-fix healthy menus, many delicious new recipes and snack ideas, and much more!

Rights Information

Publisher: Owl Books, Paperback 2nd edition (September 2, 2002)

Territory: World

Rights Available: Performance; Electronic; Commercial/merchandising

Reviews:
"[E]xperienced nutritionist and author Somer (her works include Nutrition for Women and Food and Mood) has capsulized basic nutritional information in an easy-to-use, helpful guide...this resource offers both basic tips on good health and more advanced nutritional recommendations. Also included are recipes that fit most active lifestyles. A nice addition to a library's pregnancy shelf." - Booklist

"In a friendly, authoritative voice, nutritionist Somer urges women to prepare for pregnancy at least three months before conception and to follow her Baby-wise Diet until the baby's first birthday...up-to-date information on food additives and supplements, exercise, and coping with common pregnancy problems, such as morning sickness, constipation, and heartburn." - Publishers Weekly

"[T]his well-written book is thorough, offering detailed discussion of nutritional needs during each stage of pregnancy" - Library Journal

Blurbs:
"This is the first book of its kind to present sound dietary guidelines on all aspects of pregnancy." - Miriam Erick, M.S., R.D., author of No More Morning Sickness

Purchase at Amazon.com