Pregnancy
Nutrition Articles
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What
is a '"green" prenatal vitamin? (opens
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If you go to the health
food store and compare multi-vitamins, you'll see two kinds.
One is your standard vitamin, like prescription prenatals
or other over-the-counter varieties like Centrum brand, which
is made from the individual chemical ingredients (retinal
palmitate, ascorbic acid and so on). Then you have another
type that is actual dried foods/herbs containing those vitamins/minerals.
The theory is that bodies are made to absorb nutrients from
foods, so the nutrients in food form are better. I don’t
personally adhere to this line of thinking. Your body is
going to absorb the Vitamin C it needs and dump the rest,
whether it come from in a pill or a pitcher of orange juice.
5
Tips to Control Weight Gain for Moms-to-Be (opens
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So you need to gain weight but don't want
to gain too much weight during your pregnancy, right? There
are many things that you can do to improve your diet and
ensure that you gain a minimal but healthy amount of weight
during pregnancy. Choosing the right foods is important
because you will be able to lose weight more quickly after
delivery if you manage your diet during pregnancy. So here
is what you need to do during pregnancy to ensure weight
loss success afterwards.
Is
Fish Still Safe to Eat? (opens
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Fish and shellfish contain
high-quality protein and other essential nutrients, are low
in saturated fat and contain omega-3
fatty acids. A well-balanced diet that includes a variety
of fish and shellfish can contribute to heart health and
children's proper growth and development. However,
nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury.
For most people, the risk from mercury by eating fish and
shellfish is not a health concern. Yet, some fish and shellfish
contain higher levels of mercury that may harm an unborn
baby or young child's developing nervous system.
Your
Vegetarian Pregnancy – Is It Safe? (opens
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Part of preparing for
the important job of becoming a mother includes wanting to
do what you can to make sure you give your baby the best
and healthiest start possible. Upon becoming pregnant, most
vegetarian women are filled with questions about the nutritional
requirements of protein, vitamin B-12, calcium and iron.
Some vegetarian women also wonder why they crave meat during
their pregnancy and whether or not they should give in to
those cravings.
Pregnancy
Nutrition Starts Before Conception! (opens
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There
are certain things to ask yourself before considering having
a child. Whether you discuss these matters with your husband
or other partner in life, there are certainly things to
consider.
I
am 24 weeks pregnant and have recently been recently
told by my doctor that I need to eat more protein because
I have protein in my urine. I am having a hard time getting
enough protein because I am vegetarian, dairy sensitive
and do not care for soy. Any suggestions? (opens
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What
levels of calcium and magnesium do you recommend for
pregnant moms?
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