Well, don't worry. Your Doctor will likely advise if you need to make any special dietary adjustments and prescribe you prenatal vitamins a couple of months before the baby is born. Otherwise, the following recommendations are healthy practices.
For what food to eat:
A pregnant mother should focus on whole foods with emphasis on vegetables, fruits, fiber-rich foods, lean proteins, (foods with folic acid) and plenty of water. Limit processed items such as high fructose sugar foods and drinks, and high-fat (saturated/transaturated) foods. — Avoid These: Pregnant mothers are recommended to NOT eat raw, uncooked, or undercooked foods, such as raw SUSHI, cold cut Deli Meats, or undercooked eggs or steak. Also, avoid fish with high levels of mercury, such as Mackerel or Sword Fish. Abstain from unpasteurized milks or cheeses. And please, Please No Alcohol, No Tobacco, No Drugs, No Smoking, and avoid high amounts of Caffeine!
(Probably should not go food shopping when you’re ready to eat right then. You’ll likely buy stuff you either don’t need or won’t eat later 😀)
For how much to eat: Your regular meals are likely sufficient. You don’t have to do “eating for two” portions every time you eat. And it's okay to satisfy those late night cravings with a healthy snack too. — There are a couple of things to consider. For one, it’s expected that a pregnant mother gains up to 5 pounds during the first trimester (week 0 to week 13) and only about a pound each week more, from then on. So a common range for a pregnant mother’s total weight gain through the entire pregnancy would be about 25-35 pounds. However, this number is not for everyone and a doctor’s recommendation would be tailored to your health and weight before and during the pregnancy.
