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April 11, 2026

Eating for Two: Smart Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy

I would like to thank my instructors and mentors for their guidance throughout this project, especially in shaping my approach to researching maternal nutrition. I am particularly grateful to Dr. Lori Boies for her support and for encouraging me to raise awareness about this topic. I also appreciate my classmates, friends, and family for their feedback and help during the design and editing process.

Ayesha Hussain

Biology, B.S Pre-Medicine St. Mary’s University

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5 comments

  • Isabel Gerwig

    I loved your infographic and the images it includes! This is very useful information to ensure women take care of themselves and their babies. I never realized how important a diet is when ensuring that a baby’s development is going well. The breakdown of what should be taken daily is very useful information. Great job on your graphic!

  • Silvia Benavides

    Hello Ayesha,
    I think your article is amazing! Not only did you give a clear and descriptive breakdown of what is needed on an everyday basis for pregnant people, but you also added why this is important to keep in mind during the whole pregnancy.AMAZING JOB!

  • Christian Molina

    Hi, Ayesha! Your infographic is doing really important work! Nutrition is already something people do not know a lot about, so making sure that people, especially pregnant people who have different dietary requirements, know what nutrients they need to be healthy is amazing work. I’ll be carrying this knowledge with me for the rest of my life! Excellent job on your infographic!

  • Yuta Satake

    Your infographic is very clear and easy to understand why nutrition is important during pregnancy and what they should eat. Pictures of food made me easily imagine that what kind of food has certain nutrients. My article focused on poverty in India, and I consider that it would be difficult to get the sufficient nutrients shown in your infographic in poor conditions.

  • Cielo Jerusalem Vargas

    Hi Ayesha,
    I loved this topic you researched on. This information is important for any expecting mother to ensure a healthy pregnancy. What was most interesting in your infographic is the “Key Nutrients and Daily Needs” section that provides a recommended intake of all key nutrients. It is intriguing to see how a healthy diet can ensure a healthy pregnancy. Good job on your infographic!

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