by Mardie Caldwell

Eating right during your pregnancy is important, not only for the health of your unborn baby, but for your own health as well. If you are making plans for adoption, doing all you can to ensure your baby's health is essential. To give your baby the best start in life, you should begin eating right as soon as you discover you are pregnant.

Keep in mind that your body will need a higher level of vitamins while you are pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe a prenatal vitamin supplement that has larger amounts of calcium and iron. To ensure you and your baby are getting the best nutrition, remember to eat fortified foods that are high in calcium and other vitamins. Many cereals and orange juices are fortified with vitamins and should be part of your healthy diet.

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