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Fit Mama Friday: I’m Pregnant! Now What Do I Eat?

February 22, 2008 By Stephanie

Fit Mama Friday: I'm Pregnant! Now What Do I Eat? 1Before you all start leaving me “Congratulations!” messages, I have to say that I’m not pregnant with #2 (yet). That’s just the title of the book that I’m reviewing today.

Published by DK Publishing in 2007, “I’m Pregnant! Now What Do I Eat?” is written by Dr. Hope Ricciotti, an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and a member of the team of LLuminari experts.

The book offers “nutrition advice and more than 60 easy-to-make recipes to satisfy every expectant mother.”

Stylistically, I would give the book an A+. The cover features a healthy-looking and vibrant pregnant mom who is pretty, but not air-brushed. The pages are made of glossy, magazine-style material and feature beautiful photographs of normal-looking pregnant women that span a variety of ages and ethnicities. I especially appreciated the fact that the women really looked pregnant and that they wore “lounge-worthy” clothing (yoga pants, tank tops, etc.). They weren’t the women that you typically see in maternity advertisements: ultra-thin with a belly bump (wearing four inch heels and a trendy outfit).

There are also full-color photos of delicious meals and snacks spattered throughout the book. The presentation of the book itself is captivating and it is sure to be one that moms will want to pick up off the shelf when book-browsing.

The content is equally impressive. The first half of the book delivers sound nutrition and exercise advice for women pre-conception, during each trimester, and postpartum. Readers learn what foods to avoid, what foods to stock up on, how much weight to gain, and what physical changes to expect in each stage of pregnancy. I appreciated the objective, informative presentation of facts and the author’s choice to stay within the confines of her expertise (you won’t find her veering off into other topics like how-to-care for a newborn, whether or not you should breastfeed, etc.).

The second half of the book features recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snacks. There are enough photographs to keep your attention and to inspire your palette. The meals look incredibly appetizing and I can’t wait to try the Baguette Pizzas, the English Muffin Melts, the Dark Chocolate-Dried Cherry Scones, the Chilled Pasta with Broccoli, Spinach, and Tomatoes in a Creamy Dressing, and the Chicken, Corn, and Black Bean Enchiladas.

Hungry yet? :) You can purchase the book on Amazon.com for under $12.

Pajama Mommy suggested that moms give this book as a baby shower (Or…I might add…a “Congratulations! You’re pregnant!”) gift, “Place it in a wicker basket with ingredients for one of the recipes and tie a big gossamer ribbon on the handle.” I second that suggestion!

P.S. If you’re a pregnant or nursing mum, stay tuned this weekend! There will be reviews and giveaways that pertain to you!

WIN IT! DK Publishing has graciously offered to supply three books as prizes. Three mamas will each receive a copy of “I’m Pregnant! Now What Do I Eat?” by Dr. Hope Ricciotti. To enter, leave a comment and your e-mail address on this post prior to Friday, Feb. 29, at midnight. The winners will be announced and contacted on Saturday, March 1. * Winners must provide U.S. mailing addresses.

* UPDATE * The winners are #15 anonymous, #69 ssmina, and #43 Rachel C. Congratulations!

Filed Under: Food, Giveaways

Comments

  1. Jenny says

    March 5, 2008 at 4:04 pm

    I wish I had had this book when I was pregnant. I don’t (personally) think I ate anything that great. xD

  2. Anonymous says

    March 1, 2008 at 6:15 am

    My daughter-in-law would really like this book.

  3. Taryn says

    March 1, 2008 at 4:11 am

    Trying for #2 here!

    P.S. like your new pic!

  4. Donna says

    March 1, 2008 at 4:01 am

    I’m 16 weeks and could use some guidance in the food department.

  5. Tricia says

    February 29, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    Sounds like a great book to reference. Thanks!

    mccammacks(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

  6. carissaad says

    February 29, 2008 at 7:51 pm

    I would like to have this.

  7. ssmina says

    February 29, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    please enter me thanks!

  8. Anonymous says

    February 29, 2008 at 2:37 pm

    Fantastic!!! Best of luck to all who enter

  9. InMyHeart01 says

    February 29, 2008 at 5:57 am

    I hope to use this if I ever get blessed with having babies. if not, then i’ll pass it on to any of my friends who may so be blessed

  10. Storm says

    February 29, 2008 at 3:16 am

    Add my name in! (says she who is snacking on way too many cheese cubes at the moment lol)

  11. G says

    February 28, 2008 at 11:43 pm

    My favorite question is now that i’m pregnant with really bad morning sickness.. what can I eat that will stay down?

  12. jmahurin40 says

    February 28, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    great contest!!

  13. cdrury says

    February 28, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    Would love to own this book – thanks!! great for my daughter in law!

  14. jojoanddash says

    February 28, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    I have no idea what all to eat that is good for us and would love some awesome recipes.

    Jennifer
    jojoanddash@yahoo.com

  15. Lori says

    February 28, 2008 at 1:31 pm

    We’re getting into the baby mindset so this would be nice to quell some fears!

    Thanks for offering this book!

    schwartz.lori@gmail.com

  16. dolls123 says

    February 27, 2008 at 5:27 am

    great book

  17. Anonymous says

    February 26, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    Sounds like a great book! deanna@count.com

  18. angelaandconnor at gmail.com says

    February 26, 2008 at 3:56 am

    I added you to prizeatron! :)
    http://www.prizeatron.com

  19. Erica G says

    February 26, 2008 at 1:32 am

    I just ate cookies! I need this fast!

  20. Shannon says

    February 25, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    Sounds like a good book!

    shan9452 (at) hotmail (dot) com

  21. vmkids says

    February 25, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    resourse book

  22. Keket says

    February 25, 2008 at 3:40 pm

    Sounds like this’d be alotta help.

  23. Andrea McMann says

    February 25, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    REally neat! :) Between my two kids, I’ve been nursing continuously for five years!

  24. Anonymous says

    February 25, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    Would love to win…as I’m pregnant and could use some good recipes :)!
    Muellerlm @ gmail dot com

  25. jennifer57 says

    February 25, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    would love to win :)

  26. buggies908 says

    February 25, 2008 at 5:11 am

    I could use this book!

  27. Addifix says

    February 25, 2008 at 2:33 am

    Sounds like a great read.

  28. Jessica says

    February 25, 2008 at 12:50 am

    I could really use this!

  29. ky2here says

    February 24, 2008 at 11:57 pm

    This could be a touchy gift, n’est ce pas?

  30. JenO says

    February 24, 2008 at 11:43 pm

    Very cool, does it account for gestational diabetes?

  31. Anonymous says

    February 24, 2008 at 7:18 pm

    Wow!!

  32. DOODLEGIRL says

    February 24, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    sounds like a good reference book

  33. Rachel C. says

    February 24, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    I’d love to be entered…hoping for a second pregnancy – lost the first to miscarriage, so I definitely want to eat right this time!

  34. A Life Uncommon says

    February 24, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    Boy do I need this book; I’ve been eating very bad.

  35. Amanda says

    February 24, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    were ttc so I’d love this

  36. Annie says

    February 24, 2008 at 3:12 am

    I’d love one! Thanks!
    agoodfellow@cox.net

  37. sachidewey says

    February 24, 2008 at 1:23 am

    Sounds like a great book!

  38. Don and Lisa Osborn says

    February 23, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  39. Ginny says

    February 23, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    Count me in!

  40. dwarzel says

    February 23, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    Count me in!

  41. Mrs. Aceto says

    February 23, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    Hopefully I will be able to put this to use soon – trying for #3. Every time I get pregnant, something “new” is out as to what to do/what not to do. This would be a great help!

  42. Danielle says

    February 23, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    Id love this for my BFF who just found out shes preggo yesterday!!! :)
    dansan826 at yahoo.com

  43. Kristen Williams says

    February 23, 2008 at 4:43 pm

    Great giveaway!
    ksk103@hotmail.com

  44. tatertot374 says

    February 23, 2008 at 4:23 pm

    thank you

  45. redron says

    February 23, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    want to win this

  46. idahomom says

    February 23, 2008 at 1:14 pm

    My boss’s wife is pregnant and this book would be perfect for her.

  47. Tiffany M says

    February 23, 2008 at 12:15 pm

    oooh! I would love to read this!

  48. LaughNLove says

    February 23, 2008 at 10:46 am

    cool gift item, I’ll enter.

  49. JessT79 says

    February 23, 2008 at 10:21 am

    Please enter me.

  50. Tiffany says

    February 23, 2008 at 5:11 am

    I just found out my best Friend is Pregnant..this would be perfect for her.

  51. shannon says

    February 23, 2008 at 5:09 am

    would love it!
    mrsbernhard@yahoo.com

  52. Jessica D. says

    February 23, 2008 at 3:27 am

    Great Resource!

  53. susan1215 says

    February 23, 2008 at 3:15 am

    please enter me

  54. denice says

    February 23, 2008 at 2:16 am

    wonderful, i am trying to conceive.It would be great to have this book handy. Thank you

    doozercries@yahoo.com

  55. Sandy says

    February 23, 2008 at 2:02 am

    Ok, I totally need this book! I am feeling lousy and need new food ideas badly because nothing sounds good! sassysandyj@aol.com

  56. Heather says

    February 23, 2008 at 12:48 am

    It would be great to have a book like this. Thanks for the thoughtful review!

  57. LINDALSHOT says

    February 23, 2008 at 12:10 am

    It’d make a terrific gift.

  58. Julienne says

    February 22, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    As a dietitian in training, I get this question ALL the time. As a hopeful future preggers woman myself, I would love to have one book that sums up all the information! :-)

    jules0512@yahoo.com

  59. Sarah 'Bekah says

    February 22, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    Good thing you had a disclaimer in the first sentence – I was SO excited for you when I saw the title of today’s post! :) I’m not expecting again YET either…but would love to win this book for when I am.

  60. Anonymous says

    February 22, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    Count me in

  61. Anonymous says

    February 22, 2008 at 11:25 pm

    would love to have this book for pregnancy!

    barbara_guerra2000@yahoo.com

  62. KISSaholic4life says

    February 22, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    Yum yum enter me please.

  63. quiltingreader says

    February 22, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    Enter me, please.

  64. mverno says

    February 22, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    i would love to win

  65. bavaria says

    February 22, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    sounds like a great book!

  66. heather says

    February 22, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    This sounds like a great book! I did not eat very healthy during my first pregnancy, this book would be great for when I am pregnant with #2. Thanks!
    katebeth45 at gmail dot com

  67. Mary512 says

    February 22, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Wow I wish I had this when I was preggos with #1, so I’ll save it for #2. Thanks for the cool giveaway Steph! hellomary018 AT yahoo DOT com

  68. Targetgirl says

    February 22, 2008 at 10:09 pm

    This book looks wonderful! I am also curretly ttc #2 and my last baby was/is a preemie. No one knows why my water broke early, but I suspect it had to do with my (lack of) nutrition. This time I am going to be 100% more careful. Seems like this book would be a great resource.

  69. BrineS says

    February 22, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    What a GREAT book! This would be wonderful to win!

    dbstout(at)juno(dot)com

  70. Bree says

    February 22, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    I’d love to win this book! Looks great!

  71. Rachie S. says

    February 22, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    Count me, we just found out that we are expecting!

  72. Susanne says

    February 22, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    Thanks so much…I need all the direction I can get!! stbaisch[at]yahoo[dot]com

  73. Anonymous says

    February 22, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    I would love to win! Thanks for your insight!! Mena

    mena827@yahoo.com

  74. Anonymous says

    February 22, 2008 at 8:04 pm

    Wonderful….I hope the book covers something on gestational diabetes.
    watson at zerostreet dot net

  75. Shannon @ Some Fine Taters says

    February 22, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    Sounds yummy!

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