The bottom line is that the quality of a pregnant woman’s diet matters. Her baby receives all the nutrients required for healthy fetal development, and she can feel safe knowing she’s protecting him against birth defects. A healthy pregnant woman’s diet should include each of the five food groups: whole grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and lean protein.
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References
“Overall Quality of Pregnant Woman’s Diet Affects Risk for Two Birth Defects, Study Shows.” Science Daily. October 3, 2011. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111003161704.htm
Suzan L. Carmichael; Wei Yang; Marcia Lynn Feldkamp; Ronald G. Munger; Anna Maria Siega-Riz; Lorenzo D. Botto; Gary Shaw; for the National Birth Defects Prevention Study. “Reduced Risks of Neural Tube Defects and Orofacial Clefts With Higher Diet Quality.” Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 2011; DOI:10.1001/archpediatrics.2011.185. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpediatrics.2011.185)