Prenatal

Pregnancy Diet

What is a healthy diet during pregnancy?

A healthy diet during pregnancy is a meal plan that provides the amount of calories and nutrients you need during pregnancy. Your body needs extra calories and nutrients to support your growing baby. You need to gain the right amount of weight for a healthy baby and pregnancy. Babies born at a healthy weight have a lower risk of certain health problems at birth and later in life. A healthy diet may help you avoid gaining too much weight. Too much weight gain may cause problems for you during your pregnancy and delivery.

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Glucose Screen for Gestational Diabetes

What is glucose screen for gestational diabetes?

A glucose screen for gestational diabetes is a blood test to find out if you have diabetes caused by pregnancy. The test measures the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood at different points in time.

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Gestational Diabetes Diet

What is a gestational diabetes diet?

A gestational diabetes diet is a meal plan that helps control your blood sugar levels throughout your pregnancy. Too much carbohydrate in one meal or snack can cause your blood sugar to rise to a very high level. High blood sugar levels throughout your pregnancy can cause your baby to gain too much weight and lead to other health problems. A healthy meal plan will help you keep your blood sugar within the recommended range.

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Fetal Macrosomia

What is fetal macrosomia (FM)?

FM means that your baby is expected to weigh, or does weigh, more than other babies at the
same gestational age when he or she is born. Your baby may weigh between 9 pounds, 15 ounces and 11 pounds.