Dietary & Nutrition Counseling in Birmingham, AL

A well-balanced diet is crucial to good health. It is even more important during pregnancy when there are added demands on your body to meet the needs of a growing fetus. A good diet can help ensure the health of your body and the growth of the baby. One way to be certain you are eating a balanced diet is to follow the food guide pyramid.

Exercise

If you are active now, pregnancy need not cause you to alter your fitness routine. If you have not been active, now is a good time to start. Exercise during pregnancy can benefit your health by increasing your energy, relieving constipation, leg cramps, bloating, and swelling, lifting your spirits, helping you to relax, improving your posture, promoting muscle tone and stamina, controlling gestational diabetes, and improving your sleep.