A healthy pregnancy should be the goal of every pregnant woman. Everything taken by a woman in the 9 months of her pregnancy is also taken by her unborn baby.

Most women are advised to avoid caffeine in their pregnancy days because would increase the heart rate of both the mother and the baby.

It is difficult to ensure that the expecting mother is eating all the required nutrients while she is pregnant, therefore many doctors will advise a daily supplement routine.

Folic acid and vitamin D are the most critical supplements for pregnant women. Vitamin D is advised in the entire pregnancy, while Folic acid is advised in the first trimester. Iron and calcium are the other supplements that are suggested.

It is appropriate to consult your midwife about the appropriate amount of each supplement that you should take and also the best way for taking them.

Some foods can be dangerous to your unborn baby and therefore should be avoided when you are pregnant.

The foods not recommended for a good pregnancy health include liver, seafood, raw meat, soft cheese and fish with mercury. It is also prescribed to reduce caffeine to 200 mg per day and also cut down from drinking alcohol.