When I was still pregnant with Kib, on the first trimester, I didn't know what to eat.  At a certain moment I like the food but after a few hours I don't like eating it anymore.  I always end up giving my baon to my co-teacher and would just buy at a karinderya near the school where I used to teach.  My mom got a little bit worried that I wasn't able to get much nutrition during my pregnancy; the lola is worried that her first apo will not be healthy inside my womb.

It is very true that pregnancy is a life-changing experience for most women.  The woman's body goes through many changes and apart from that, a woman may also experience discomfort, pain, and strange sensations a a new life grows in her womb.  Their delicate condition may also put them at risk for health issues and accidents.

Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines says that aside from having to share the mother's nutrients with the unborn child, a pregnant woman is also vulnerable to many health problems as they undergo physical and physiological changes.  While the health risks are unavoidable, women can make lifestyle changes to keep themselves and their babies healthy.

To ensure a healthy and safe pregnancy, expectant mothers are reminded to:

• Eat a well-balanced diet.  Pregnant women are advised to eat a lot of grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and lean meat.  These foods are rich in calories and essential nutrients that keep them and their babies well-nourished.  To avoid food-borne diseases, food must be prepared properly.  commercialized food with lots of preservatives, undercooked meat and unpasteurized dairy products myst be avoided.