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These are essential for energy. Many women worry about carbohydrates being related to weight gain and thus cut down on all forms of carbohydrate when trying to become pregnant. There are ‘good’ and ‘bad’ types of carbohydrate, however. Starchy foods such as pasta, wholemeal bread and potatoes are ‘good’. ’Bad’ carbohydrates are sugar-laden foods, such as cakes, biscuits and sweets. Cut down on these and think about increasing your intake of starchy carbohydrates. You should try to eat wholemeal bread, and take a portion of potatoes, pasta or wholegrain rice with each main meal. For breakfast think about having porridge or a high-fibre or wholegrain breakfast cereal, and avoiding cereals with a high sugar content.