Being pregnant comes with its own set of physical challenges. Morning sickness, swollen ankles and a sore back are just a few of the symptoms that go along with your growing bundle of joy. Try adding the flu or the common cold on top of it and your pregnancy can get downright miserable.

It's generally thought that there is no way to avoid the flu during the flu season. But some moms and a growing number of dietitians seem to think there is.

Jane Thorpe, a pregnant mother of four from Edmonton, Canada, believes a well-balanced meal using foods that are as fresh as possible helps her stay healthy while pregnant.

"I think a healthy lifestyle definitely has helped," says Thorpe. "During flu season, I drink more orange juice, eat more iron-rich foods and try to eat more zinc, etc. We also eat more soups and stews with onions and garlic to fight off germs."

Content on this site is not a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice, diagnosis or treatment, and may not be used for such purposes. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical question or condition. Reliance on information presented on this site is at your own risk. This site contains the opinions and views of other users. Given the interactive nature of this site, we cannot endorse, guarantee, or be responsible for the accuracy, efficacy, or veracity of any content generated by our users.