Pregnancy Nutrition - What do I need to know?

>> MOM VO: What do I need to know about pregnancy nutrition? >> EXPERT VO: Eating for two doesn't just mean eating more. For a healthy baby, it helps to be smart about what you eat. Here are tips for what to eat each day and why: Get 5 1/2 to 6 /12 ounces of protein to help support healthy muscle development. Try to replace solid fats with oils and choose foods with Omega 3 fats. Eat 6 to 8 ounces of nutritious grains for fuel. Make sure at least half are whole grains. Get 2 cups of fruits and 2 1/2 to 3 cups of veggies for vitamins, minerals and fiber. Choose dark leafy greens for folic acid to help support spine and brain development. Have 3 cups of dairy for protein, calcium and vitamin D. Take a prenatal vitamin and mineral supplement and ask your doctor about additional calcium and DHA. Your doctor can tell you what pregnancy weight gain is appropriate. Women starting at a healthy weight usually gain 25-35 pounds during pregnancy. The only question is, how to get started. So bon apetite. >> Schedule an appointment with a GERBER registered dietician for more about pregnancy nutrition.