In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Megan Holdaway answers the question, "What foods should pregnant and nursing moms eat?” Good nutrition during pregnancy and while breastfeeding supports the health of both mother and her child during these stages and into the future. Focusing on consuming nutritious foods along with several key nutrients like folic acid, iron, iodine and choline contribute to healthy fetal development and defect prevention. 

Megan provides examples of nutritious foods to eat during pregnancy like milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, meats, beans, peas and lentils that support the growth of a child’s brain and spinal cord, among other fetal developments.

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