A GOOD DIET DURING PREGNANCY 

A good diet during pregnancy is of utmost concern.Pregnancy is that amazing time in a couples life when they witness and growth of the unborn, their child. Pregnancy is an adventure from the time you realize there’s a “bun in the oven” until the moment the baby enters the world.  Not only does having a child completely alter your life, but many changes must be made during pregnancy to ensure a safe and healthy baby, and mother. 
In order to deliver a safe and healthy baby, there are things that a new mom must go without or avoid entirely. Most soon to be moms understand that there are many obvious things to avoid like cigarettes, alcohol, ibuprofen and even caffeine. Pregnancy do’s and don’ts are somewhat common sense and even nutritional choices should be easy to determine. In some cases though, pregnant women are not sure what a good diet during pregnancy consists of on a daily basis.
A solid pregnancy diet will include large amounts of calcium.  Calcium is not only crucial for bones, and teeth, but it is also helps blood to clot normally, muscles and nerves to function properly, and the heart to beat normally. A woman’s body needs more calcium than a  man’s body, and when a woman is pregnant; her body will require even more calcium.  1200 milligrams per day are the recommended daily allowance for pregnant women. 
The baby requires a lot of calcium to grow, and what the baby does not get from the mother’s diet, the baby will take from the mother’s bones, teeth and wherever calcium is stored.  This can be detrimental for a mother’s health in the future. 
Calcium is extremely important in a pregnancy diet, but there are other foods that provide important vitamins and minerals as well.  A good rule to live by when eating for two is staying away from junk food and empty calories.  These types of food, with high fat and sugar content will only add unhealthy weight and should be avoided. 
Fruits and vegetables should be a staple in your pregnancy diet because they offer many vitamins and minerals that are needed for a healthy pregnancy.  In addition, whole grains and lean proteins and meats should be a part of your daily food intake.  And, believe it or not, you need to take in a certain amount of good and healthy fat for both you and the baby.  Fats that are found in guacamole or olive oil are healthy fats that do not increase bad cholesterol.
Pregnancy is not a license to eat whatever you want whenever you want.  You basically need to maintain a healthy diet and increase in vitamin enriched foods and minerals.  Stay away from sugars, bad fats, and foods with caffeine. 
A healthy amount of weight to gain during pregnancy is between 25 and 35 pounds and this can be maintained with good eating habits.