Eating for Two Not every mom-to-be craves pickles and ice cream, but it's easy to overindulge when you're actually supposed to be gaining weight. Check out our section on nutrition during pregnancy to learn how to control those junk food cravings and choose the right foods for your growing baby. MORE FEATURES • Best exercises during pregnancy • Create a birth plan • Paternity leave: Your rights

•	Rate of Unnecessary C-Sections Far Lower Than Thought   HealthDay
•	Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Risk   HealthDay
•	Moms-to-Be Who Drink May Damage Fetus' White Matter   HealthDay
•	Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies   HealthDay
•	Late Preterm Birth Poses Developmental Risks   HealthDay

Q: What's Your Biggest Pregnancy Woe?     The weight gain or maternity clothes     Avoiding certain foods or drinks     Physical symptoms (like nausea, heartburn)     The constant worrying!     Nothing, I'm loving every minute See past polls

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