The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Cookbook: A Nutrition Guide, Recipes, and Meal Plans for a Healthy Pregnancy

Biographical Note:
LAUREN MANAKER, MS, RDN, LDN. CLEC, is an award-winning registered dietitian, certified lactation education-counselor, and author. Her work focuses on fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal nutrition. She's been featured in a number of media outlets including Women's Health, CNN, and US News and World Report. Lauren has also created prenatal supplements as a consultant for healthy food brands.

Review Quotes:
"Practical, informative, and approachable, The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Cookbook is packed with easy-to-prepare, nutritious recipes that are perfect for every stage of pregnancy and beyond. Lauren Manaker has created a recipe book for moms-to-be that's scientifically sound and provides options for different dietary choices while being anything but bland." --Kendra Tolbert, MS, RDN, RYT, award-winning women's health dietitian and yoga teacher

Review Quotes:
"In a period where first-time moms feel so much anxiety, Lauren does a wonderful job calming those stressors by providing sound advice on how to nourish yourself and your baby! From simple, balanced meals to snacks to combat nausea and get you through the final stretch, there's something for every stage of your pregnancy journey in this book!" --Elizabeth Shaw, MS, RDN, CPT, author of The Stress-Free IVF Nutrition Guide and owner of ShawSimpleSwaps.com

Review Quotes:
"Every mom-to-be needs this resource! I was so impressed by the depth of nutrition information provided and loved that it was all turned into actionable plans and recipes." --Casey Seiden MS, RD, CDE

Review Quotes:
"As advertised, this book has simple, easy-to-follow recipes. As a dietitian, entrepreneur, and mom of two, I can see how helpful this book would have been when I was pregnant! Lauren does a great job outlining nutrient needs by month and incorporating them into fun, delicious recipes. Highly recommend!" --Brittany Scanniello, RDN

Publisher Marketing:

Everything first-time moms need to know about eating while pregnant

Knowing a baby is on the way, especially a first pregnancy, is an exciting and joyous time. It also comes with a slew of new things to learn and remember--like how to properly eat for two. With so much information out there, it can be tough to know where to start, but this pregnancy cookbook makes it easy. It cuts through the noise, laying out the nutritional guidelines every mom needs to know in clear and simple terms, with 90 recipes and 12 complete meal plans to support a healthy pregnancy.

Get more than other pregnancy books with:

• The ultimate food list--Find a clear rundown of the most important nutrients mom and baby need (and how much), along with a list of all the foods to avoid and why.
• Guidance for each month--Get detailed explanations of the body's changes during each month of pregnancy, and find a meal plan to match.
• Beyond the third trimester--This pregnancy cookbook includes bonus guidance and recipes for staying healthy through postpartum recovery and nursing.

Feel confident about staying nourished during pregnancy with The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Cookbook.

Contributor Bio:Manaker, Lauren

LAUREN MANAKER, MS, RDN, LDN. CLEC, is an award-winning registered dietitian, certified lactation education-counselor, and author. Her work focuses on fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal nutrition. She's been featured in a number of media outlets including Women's Health, CNN, and US News and World Report. Lauren has also created prenatal supplements as a consultant for healthy food brands.