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Learn about nutrition and pregnancy, including foods to avoid and foods to eat, prenatal supplements, and weight gain.

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Make safe, nutritious food and beverage choices during pregnancy and while breastfeeding to keep you and your baby healthy.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Fact Sheet

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service

Find answers to questions like, "What is Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?", "Where is WIC available?", and "Am I eligible?".

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Prescreening Tool

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC Works Resource System

Use this tool to check if you are eligible for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental foods to low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women. Also available in Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese.

Folic Acid - Education Materials and Information Resources

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC Works Resource System

View links to resources on folic acid supplementation.

Give Your Baby a Healthy Start: Tips for Pregnant Women and New Mothers

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC Works Resource System

Learn why you should avoid smoking, drinking and taking drugs during pregnancy. Also available in Spanish.

Pregnancy for Every Body

HHS, National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Find tips for having a healthy pregnancy and choosing a size-friendly doctor for women with larger bodies.

Health Tips for Pregnant Women

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Weight-control Information Network

Improve your eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after your pregnancy.

Pregnancy and Nutrition

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

Find information, news, and resources for a healthy pregnancy.

Folic Acid

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Learn why folic acid intake is especially important for pregnant women or women of child-bearing age.

Alcohol Use in Pregnancy

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Learn why women should not drink alcohol if they are pregnant.

Diabetes and Pregnancy

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Get answers to frequently asked questions about diabetes and pregnancy.

Pregnancy and Body Image

HHS, Office on Women's Health

Welcome your pregnant body and overcome body image concerns with these ideas.

Managing & Treating Gestational Diabetes

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Read about how a healthy eating plan and physical activity play a role in managing gestational diabetes.

Food Safety for Moms-To-Be: While You're Pregnant

Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

Learn about foodborne illness and how to reduce your risk during your pregnancy.

Staying Healthy and Safe

HHS, Office on Women's Health

Find information on a variety of pregnancy-related topics, including eating for two, weight gain, caffeine and food safety.

Advice about Eating Fish For Women Who Are or Might Become Pregnant, Breastfeeding Mothers, and Young Children

HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

Learn how to choose fish that are lower in mercury, which is important for young children and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also see Photonovels for Hispanic American and Chinese American Families on the Advice about Eating Fish.