6 best nutritional foundation for fetal growth and development

Anyone trying to become a mom, should try focusing on the following foods to help your body function at optimum and improve your fertility environment as well as create the best nutritional foundation for fetal growth and development:

Eat more	To gain
Whole grains	B vitamins, vitamin E, fiber
Fruits, vegetables	Vitamin C, antioxidants
Lean meats, beans	Protein, zinc, iron
Low-fat dairy	Protein, calcium
DHA/Omega-3 (salmon, canned light [not albacore] tuna, some egg brands)	Benefits baby's brain and nervous system development; reduces risk of premature birth
Multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid	Reduces risk of spinal cord and brain defects, especially in weeks before conception and first trimester of pregnancy