Nutrition is important before you are pregnant and while you are pregnant. Eating well can give you the nutrients and energy you need to feel good and to support a healthy pregnancy.
These videos cover important nutrition topics for pregnancy, including multivitamins, important nutrients, and eating well.
If you have questions about nutrition and pregnancy:
- Talk to your healthcare team,
- Call Health Link at 811 and ask to speak with a dietitian, or
- Contact your local Public Health Centre or Indigenous Community Health Centre.
Multivitamins and pregnancy (3:48)
If you could become pregnant or are pregnant, take a multivitamin with folic acid each day. Watch this video to learn how to choose a multivitamin for pregnancy.
Eating well for pregnancy (2:32)
What you eat and drink while you are pregnant can help nourish you and your baby. Watch this video to get tips for eating well during pregnancy.
Eating well for pregnancy: Folid acid and iron (3:42)
Folic acid and iron help build your baby’s brain and body during pregnancy. Watch this video to learn how to include these nutrients in your meals and snacks.
Eating well for pregnancy: Calcium, vitamin D, and choline (3:07)
Calcium, vitamin D, and choline are important nutrients for pregnancy. Calcium and vitamin D help keep your bones strong and help your baby build strong bones. Choline helps build your baby’s brain. Watch this video to learn how to include these nutrients in your meals and snacks.
Eating well for pregnancy: Omega-3 fats (2:27)
Foods with omega-3 fats, like fish and shellfish, help build your baby’s brain and eyes during pregnancy. Watch this video to learn how to include omega-3 fats in your meals and snacks.
