The Whole 9 Months

JENNIFER LANG, MD, is the cofounder and creator of Buzz llc, a social impact tech start-up working to address the sexual assault epidemic on college campuses. She received her medical education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, where she received the Dean’s Award: “Holding Promise for the Future of Medicine.” She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital Center of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. She practiced as a board-certified ob-gyn and gynecologic oncologist, specializing in integrative and preventative medicine, and minimally invasive and robotic surgery. In 2013, she cofounded an international medical nonprofit that delivers cervical cancer prevention services to women in resource-poor countries. Since then, the nonprofit has grown to support 80 clinics spanning Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. She is the author of The Whole 9 Months: A Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide with Recipes for a Healthy Start, and mother of three intelligent (and slightly precocious) kids, who always ask the hardest questions.

When you're eating for two, it's even more important to plan meals with nutrition in mind. New research suggests that you are what your mother ate: what moms eat during pregnancy has lasting effects on the long-term health of their children including brain development and future food preferences. To provide the best for their baby, mothers must make food choices rich in baby-building nutrients. The Whole 9 Months walks readers through every week of their baby's development and introduces health-boosting whole foods and recipes to incorporate into their daily diet throughout their pregnancy. But it can be difficult to be on a wholesome diet when nausea and food cravings and aversions abound. The easily customizable recipes in this book allow readers to make adjustments based on their needs while continuing to grow a healthy baby. Features include: ¿ Week-by-week information on fetal development ¿ Up-to-date information and research on pregnancy nutrition ¿ 100 easy and delicious recipes with calorie counts and nutritional facts ¿ Tips for every recipe to adjust to fickle appetites ¿ Recipes for a variety of diets including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and gestational diabetes.

ForewordIntroductionPart 1: Eating in PregnancyChapter 1: Healthy Baby, Happy Mama. Growing a Healthy Baby . Good for Baby, Good for You. Eating When You Don't Feel Like It. Soften the Side Effects. Cravings and Aversions. Staying Active. Drowning Out the Noise[Sidebar] The Science Shows[Callout] FAQs [Callout] Fast Facts Chapter 2: Healthy Eating for Two. The Whole Truth, Nothing But. Basic Principles for Healthy Eating. Checking the Scale. Key Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy. Macronutrients. Vegan and Vegetarian Diets. Vital Vitamins. Essential Minerals[Sidebar] Reading Food Labels[Sidebar] Eating for Three (Or More)[Sidebar] Nutrition in a Pill?[Info Graphic] Pregnancy Safe Eating[Info Graphic] What's in a Prenatal Vitamin?[Info Graphic] Daily Building Blocks[Callout] FAQs [Callout] Fast Facts Part 2: Pregnancy, Week by WeekChapter 3: First TrimesterChapter 4: Second TrimesterChapter 5: Third TrimesterChapter 6: Fourth TrimesterPart 3: RecipesChapter 7: BreakfastChapter 8: SnacksChapter 9: Soups & Stews (include broths for morning sickness)Chapter 10: SaladsChapter 10: Vegetarian EntreesChapter 11: Fish & Seafood EntreesChapter 12: Meat & Poultry EntreesChapter 13: DessertsResourcesReferencesAppendix A: Conversion TablesAppendix B: Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen IndexRecipe IndexAcknowledgmentsAuthor Bio