Healthy dairy foods offer important nutrients for pregnancy! Explore delicious options below.
Healthy dairy options for pregnancy include:
Non-fat or low-fat yogurt
Non-fat milk (skim milk)
Low-fat milk (1% milk)
Calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage)
Low-fat cheese
These dairy foods and drinks provide protein, calcium and potassium. The dairy choices you make should be fortified with vitamin A and vitamin D. Look at the Nutrition Facts Label to make sure your dairy choice contains these important vitamins.
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Vitamin D works with calcium to build healthy bones and teeth for your baby.
Calcium helps build your baby’s strong bones and teeth.
Vitamin A supports healthy skin and eyesight for you and your baby.
Diets containing foods that are a good source of potassium and that are low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
Pregnant women need more protein to support a healthy pregnancy and for their baby's growth.