Your doctor may put you on a special diet for various reasons. If you are allowed an ordinary "pregnancy" diet, the specific nutrients necessary for a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby are included in the following daily diet:

• 6 to 11 servings of grains
• 3 to 5 servings of vegetables
• 2 to 4 servings of fruits
• 4 to 6 servings of milk and milk products
• 3 to 4 servings of meat and protein foods
• 6 to 8 glasses of water, fruit juice, or milk
• Limited servings of fatty foods and sweets
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