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Mar 2010
42m 55s

Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy

Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.
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This week Cassie Weness, RD and Anna Derhak, LN talk about the role nutrition plays in a healthy pregnancy. Learn which foods to avoid and which foods support baby and mom. 
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