Boost calorie intake, avoid hydrogenated fats, carefully read food labels-the list of dietary dos and don'ts is seemingly endless for new moms. Isn't giving birth complicated enough? How can a rookie parent keep track of it all? This video provides clear, down-to-earth guidance for pregnant and nursing women as they endeavor to eat right for two. Viewers learn basic food-group facts tailored to maternity; a range of food safety precautions, from smart hand-washing methods to the best ways to avoid Listeria and Toxoplasma; the benefits of calcium, vitamin D, folic acid, and omega-3 fatty acids; the biological and psychological advantages of breastfeeding; and more. Real-world tips from a veteran mom and a registered dietician enhance the program's reassuring, common-sense approach.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 03, 2012. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Prenatal Nutrition: Extra Calories (2:12) -- Prenatal Nutrition: My Plate (1:22) -- Prenatal Nutrition: Whole Grains (1:49) -- Prenatal Nutrition: Dairy (0:50) -- Prenatal Nutrition: Fruits & Veggies (1:00) -- Prenatal Nutrition: Protein (0:57) -- Prenatal Nutrition: Avoiding Foodborne Toxins (2:16) -- Prenatal Nutrition: Food to Avoid (3:32) -- Prenatal Nutrition: Important Nutrients (2:45) -- Nutrition during Breastfeeding (3:23) -- Breastfeeding Stories (3:27) -- Credits: Prenatal and Early Childhood Nutrition (1:41).