The advances made in obstetrics are quite extraordinary over
these many decades. Sophisticated tests and procedures allow
health care providers to offer state-of-the-art care to women to
ensure they experience the healthiest pregnancies possible
resulting in healthy babies. With all of this medical progress,
it should not be ignored that one of the simplest steps a
pregnant woman can take is to maintain a proper diet and strive
for the best nutrition for both her and her baby. Simply put,
the food you eat is the fuel from which your baby will grow and
thrive. We all know the benefits of healthy eating, but these
benefits are especially important when you are trying to achieve
a healthy pregnancy and sustain a healthy fetus. Long before
becoming pregnant, women of childbearing years should consider
healthful eating to ensure optimal health. Studies have shown
that women who want to become pregnant need certain levels of
some nutrients, like folic acid, to minimize the risk of having
a baby develop certain birt