31st March 2010
Aside from taking supplements, knowing the right foods to eat when pregnant is the best way to have a healthy baby. All the nutrients and vitamins from the foods that the mother consumes are essential for the development of the baby's teeth, bones, vital ...
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30th March 2010
Prior to getting pregnant, folate or folic acid seemed an unknown vitamin for most women and when they get pregnant, it is one of the first vitamins that are introduced in their pregnancy diet. What is folate or folic acid? Why is it very important for pr...
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26th March 2010
During your first prenatal care visit to your doctor, he/she will prescribe calcium supplements since this mineral is very important during pregnancy. Aside from supplements, getting enough calcium also means choosing foods to eat when pregnant that are r...
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24th March 2010
During the third trimester, the baby is fully developed while the mother is preparing for labor. Both mother and child will continue to gain weight every week and nutrients from healthy foods are still needed. The mother also needs to know the foods to ea...
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22nd March 2010
The second trimester is the best time among the three stages of pregnancy. Morning sickness during the first semester subsides and your belly is not big enough to bring discomfort which is highly probable during the third trimester. But still, you need to...
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19th March 2010
Cravings, specifically sweet cravings are common amongst pregnant women. If you are pregnant and find yourself in this situation, you don't have to worry and make sure you allow yourself a treat once in a while. However, sweet foods like cakes, ice cream,...
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17th March 2010
Congratulations! Now that you have found out that you are pregnant or if you're at the early stages of your pregnancy, you need to become aware of the different foods to eat when pregnant to ensure that your baby will develop correctly inside your womb. S...
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15th March 2010
Gaining weight is very natural during pregnancy and losing weight during this time is highly discouraged. The growing baby, larger uterus and breasts, more blood supply and the placenta contribute to a pregnant womans weight gain. But this doesn't mean th...
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10th March 2010
Pregnant women must ensure that they receive proper nutrition throughout their pregnancy so that their unborn child will be healthy and well-developed. There are important foods to eat when pregnant that every expecting woman should be aware of, as she is...
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09th March 2010
Iron is very important during pregnancy and most pregnant women develop iron-deficiency anaemia. This is the reason why many doctors prescribe daily iron supplements to pregnant women to ensure that they have enough iron in their blood during pregnancy. A...
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05th March 2010
Do you often feel exhausted now that you are pregnant? Fatigue, exhaustion and lack of energy are common during pregnancy, specifically during your first and third trimester. During the first trimester, your body is still adjusting along with new hormones...
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05th March 2010
Morning sickness in the form of nausea, abdominal discomfort and vomiting are some of the early symptoms of pregnancy and they can last until the end of the first trimester. Morning sickness is caused by the pregnancy hormone known as human chronic gonado...
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02nd March 2010
Vegetarians are often concerned that their chosen diet may have to change when they get pregnant. During pregnancy, a woman's diet should have a 30% increase in protein intake and some vegetarians think that their diet is not enough for their baby's devel...
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15th February 2010
So you've just found out that you're pregnant.Congratulations! You will probably be feeling an equal amount of excitement and nerves at the moment! There is no time limit to getting your head around the fact that you are soon going to become a mother, but...
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12th February 2010
When you become pregnant, the only thing that matters is your healthy baby. So why not give him or her the best start imaginable, before they are even born! In this article we are going to discuss a healthy pregnancy diet and what foods to eat when pregna...
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