Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy

You are building a ready-to-write article outline for: "Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy". Topic: Pregnancy nutrition; Intent: informational (help readers learn exactly what to eat in each phase and why); Context: This article is a cluster page under the pillar 'Balanced Diet Basics' and must be evidence-based, practical, and link to the pillar. Produce a detailed outline that an experienced writer can follow to write a 1600-word article. Include the H1 exactly as the article title. For each H2 include H3s where needed. For each heading include a 1-2 sentence note about what must be covered and recommended word count per section so total ~1600 words. Also list 3 suggested sidebar or callout boxes (e.g., quick 7-day meal idea, sample supplements checklist, pregnancy red flags). Make sure to cover: preconception nutrition priorities, trimester-by-trimester needs, common supplements and safety, managing nausea and food aversions, gestational diabetes pointers, postpartum and breastfeeding nutrition, food safety, and practical meal ideas. Output format: Return a JSON object with keys: title, headings (array of objects {level, text, notes, word_count}), and sidebars (array). Do not write the article — only the outline.

You are preparing an evidence-first research brief for the article "Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy". Intent: informational; Target: people planning pregnancy, pregnant, or postpartum. Provide 8-12 specific items: named entities (organizations or experts), peer-reviewed studies or official guideline reports (with year), high-impact statistics, tools or calculators, and 2 trending angles (e.g., plant-based pregnancy diets; intermittent fasting myths). For each item include one-line justification for why it must be woven into the article and a short note on how to reference it (phrase or citation style). Prioritize sources that convey credibility (ACOG, WHO, NHS, Cochrane, major cohort studies). Output format: Return a numbered list (1-12) where each entry includes: title/name, type (guideline/study/stat), year/source link suggestion, one-line reason to include, and one-line citation phrasing to insert in-text.

You will write the full Introduction (300-500 words) for the article titled "Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy". Setup: two-sentence brief: produce an engaging, empathetic opening that immediately connects with readers who are trying to conceive, newly pregnant, or postpartum and worried about eating well. Include a strong hook sentence, a concise context paragraph explaining why nutrition across these phases matters for fetal development, maternal health, and breastfeeding, and a clear thesis sentence describing what this article will teach them. Promise a practical roadmap (what to eat, supplements, food safety, meal ideas) and set expectations for evidence-based guidance with links to trusted guidelines. Avoid medical jargon; keep a warm, authoritative voice. Include one transition sentence that leads into the first H2 (preconception nutrition). Output format: Return the introduction as plain text with paragraph breaks, totaling 300-500 words.

You will write the full body of the article "Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy" following the outline produced in Step 1. First, paste the JSON outline you received from the 'outline' prompt above where indicated. Then write each H2 block completely before moving to the next H2. For each H2 include its H3 subheadings content as specified by the outline. Use the tone: authoritative, evidence-based, compassionate. Target total article length ~1600 words (include intro and conclusion length allocation from the outline). Include clear, actionable bullet lists or sample meals where the outline requests them. Weave in at least 3 research items from the research brief (Step 2) and cite them inline in parentheses with a short citation (e.g., ACOG 2020). Address common conditions: nausea, gestational diabetes, and postpartum breastfeeding calories. Insert 2 short transition sentences between major sections. Do NOT include the introduction or conclusion (those are separate steps) unless the outline asked otherwise. Output format: Return the full drafted body as plain text with headings labeled exactly as in the outline (H2 and H3). Paste your outline first, then the written sections.

You will create an E-E-A-T injection pack for the article "Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy". Provide: 5 ready-to-use expert quote suggestions (each a 1-2 sentence quote and suggested speaker with credentials — e.g., 'Dr. Jane Smith, MD, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, author, hospital affiliation'), 3 recommended high-quality studies or guideline reports (full citation plus one sentence summary and suggested in-text citation format), and 4 experience-based first-person sentences the writer can personalize (e.g., 'As a registered dietitian who has worked with prenatal patients for 10 years, I often recommend…'). Also include brief instructions for how to obtain/verbatim-quote permissions if the writer wants to contact experts, and a suggested author bio (40-60 words) that signals credentials for publishing. Output format: Return a JSON object with keys: expert_quotes (array), studies (array), experience_sentences (array), quote_permissions_note (string), suggested_bio (string).

You will write a 10-question FAQ section for "Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy". Intent: answer common PAA and voice-search queries. Each question must be concise (max 10 words) and each answer must be 2-4 sentences, conversational, and include specific guidance (numbers, timeframes, portion sizes where relevant). Cover: preconception folate and weight, first trimester nausea eating, best sources of iron and DHA, caffeine limits, alcohol guidance, managing gestational diabetes carbs, postpartum calorie needs while breastfeeding, and supplements vs food. Prioritize short direct answers that could appear in featured snippets. Output format: Return a numbered list of 10 Q&A pairs. Each pair should be marked as Q: and A:.

Write the Conclusion (200-300 words) for "Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy". Include a concise recap of the key takeaways for before, during, and after pregnancy, a strong, specific CTA telling the reader exactly what to do next (e.g., print the sample meal plan, check with clinician for tailored supplement plan, link to a downloadable checklist), and one-sentence connector that invites readers to read the pillar article 'The Complete Guide to a Balanced Diet: Principles, Plate Models and Health Benefits' for broader context. End with a supportive sign-off sentence. Tone: encouraging and actionable. Output format: Return the conclusion as plain text with paragraph breaks.

You will create the metadata and schema for publishing the article "Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy". Produce: (a) SEO title tag 55-60 characters (include primary keyword), (b) meta description 148-155 characters, (c) OG title, (d) OG description (slightly longer than meta), and (e) a full Article + FAQPage JSON-LD schema block that includes article headline, author (use placeholder name 'Dr. First Last, RD'), datePublished (use today's date), dateModified (today), publisher organization (site name placeholder), mainEntityOfPage, and embed the 10 FAQ Q&As from Step 6 inside the FAQPage array. Use correct JSON-LD structure and valid types (Article, FAQPage). Output format: Return a single formatted code block containing the title tag, meta description, OG tags and then the JSON-LD schema. Ensure the JSON-LD is valid JSON.

You will build an internal linking plan for the article "Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy". First, paste the full draft of your article where indicated (paste between markers). Then produce a list of 6-8 pages from the 'Balanced Diet Basics' topical map to link to. For each suggested internal link provide: (a) target article title/URL slug (use descriptive slug if URL unknown), (b) the exact sentence from the pasted draft where the link fits naturally (copy that sentence), and (c) the recommended anchor text to use (3-6 words). Prioritize linking to the pillar page and relevant cluster posts (e.g., 'Complete Guide to a Balanced Diet', 'Meal Planning for Busy Families', 'Vitamins and Minerals Explained'). Output format: Return a JSON array where each item is {target_title, slug, in_text_sentence, anchor_text}. If you did not paste a draft, return an error message instructing the user to paste the draft.

You will produce an image strategy for "Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy". First, paste the final article draft between the markers I provide. Then recommend exactly 6 images: for each include (1) short descriptive filename suggestion, (2) precise caption text for the image, (3) where to place it in the article (e.g., under H2 'During pregnancy — Trimester 1'), (4) exact SEO-optimised alt text including the primary keyword 'pregnancy nutrition' and a secondary keyword when relevant, (5) image type (photo, infographic, diagram, chart), and (6) if the image should be original photography or can be a stock photo/illustration. Also include one suggested infographic layout (headings and 6 data points) that summarizes trimester nutrients. Output format: Return a JSON array of 6 image objects and one infographic object. If the draft is not pasted, instruct the user to paste it.

You will write three platform-native social posts that promote the article "Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy". Include: (A) An X/Twitter thread opener plus exactly 3 follow-up tweets (5 tweets total). Each tweet must be 240 characters or less and include one hook, one practical tip, and one link placeholder [LINK]. (B) A LinkedIn post (150-200 words, professional tone) with a 1-sentence hook, one data-backed insight, and a clear CTA to read the article. (C) A Pinterest description (80-100 words) optimized for search and keywords ('pregnancy nutrition', 'what to eat during pregnancy', 'prenatal diet'), describing what the pin links to and listing 3 benefits users will get by clicking. Tone: helpful and click-enticing but not sensational. Output format: Return a JSON object with keys: twitter_thread (array of 5 tweets), linkedin_post (string), pinterest_description (string).

You will perform a final SEO audit of the draft for "Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During and After Pregnancy". First, paste the full article draft between the markers I provide. Then run a checklist-style review that includes: (1) keyword placement audit (primary and top 3 secondary keywords — where they appear: title, first 100 words, H2s, meta), (2) E-E-A-T gaps (author credentials, expert quotes, citations missing), (3) readability estimate (Flesch reading ease or grade level approximated), (4) heading hierarchy and H-tag correctness, (5) duplicate-angle risk vs top-10 Google results and suggested unique content to add, (6) content freshness signals (dates, data year, 'last reviewed' note), and (7) five specific, prioritized improvement actions (exact copy edits or new sections) with line or paragraph references. Output format: Return the audit as a numbered checklist with short actionable items. If the draft is not pasted, return a clear instruction to paste it.