A healthy diet during pregnancy helps ensure that your developing child is less likely to be born too early or too small. Good nutrition helps you, too—your pregnancy will go more smoothly.

Many of us used the old Food Pyramid for years to help make sure we were following a balanced diet. Its replacement, called My Pyramid, was introduced in 2005, along with updated dietary and exercise guidelines.

Your health can affect your baby’s growth. Here are some ways to stay healthy.

We've tried to answer some of the most common questions here. Be sure to talk to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your concerns.

Right now, weight gain is not just extra fat. It's also the weight of your baby and the increased blood and fluid needed to support the baby.

Even if you eat all the right foods and drink plenty of fluids, you may still not feel as well as you'd like all the time.