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General Pregnancy Information
Power of Iron
Calicum Facts
Folic Acid

Nutrition

Food Saftey

Breast Feeding

Morning Sickness

Constipation

Gaining Weight

Recommended Weight

Hospital Based Education (outside link)
Memorial Medical Center
Saint John's Hospital

Tips for gaining weight!

Try these foods!

Milk Group
  • creamed cottage cheese
  • milkshakes or malted milk
  • creamed soups
  • cocoa or chocolate milk
  • pudding or custard
  • cheese
  • whole milk
  • sour cream and butter
Meat and Protein Group
  • meat casseroles
  • peanut butter
  • cream meats
  • bacon and breakfast sausage
  • nuts
  • eggs
  • include with each meal and snack

Snack Ideas

  • cheese and crackers
  • peanut butter or meat sandwich
  • nuts
  • trail mix
  • ice cream
  • milkshakes
  • yogurt
  • pudding
  • muffin and milk
  • hard boiled egg
  • apple and peanut butter

Bread Group

  • French toast, waffles, or pancakes
  • macaroni and cheese
  • biscuits, muffins, and cornbread
  • bread crumbs
  • rice and noodles
picture of veggies
Vegetable Group
  • creamed or scalloped corn
  • sweet potatoes, white potatoes
  • beans
  • add cream sauce or cheese sauce

Fruit Group

  • fruit nectars
  • grape or prune juice
  • bananas
  • dried fruit