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Recent Pregnancy Blog | March 2009 PostsThe Effect of Cigarette Smoke on the Fetusby Pattie HughesIn my last blog, I talked about new research that suggests a woman has a window of until the 15th week of pregnancy to quit smoking. If she quits by then, her chances of having a preterm birth or a baby of low birth weight are lowered to the same level as a non smoker. A Deadline to Quit Smoking?by Pattie HughesBy now all pregnant women should know smoking is terrible for both mom and baby. If you smoke, you may have tried to quit without success. Some women mistakenly believe they need to quit in the first trimester for the baby to benefit. The Importance of Zinc in Pregnancyby Pattie HughesOnce you become pregnant, you begin to pay a lot more attention to your diet than ever before. Mom and baby need a broad range of nutrients for health and proper development. One important and often overlooked nutrient in the prenatal diet is zinc. Is Green Tea Safe?by Pattie HughesGreen tea has been getting a lot of attention in recent years for its abundant health benefits. Green tea is helpful in diets intended to reduce cholesterol levels and is said to have benefits for cancer prevention. Pesticides in the Placentaby Pattie HughesThe dangers of exposure to chemicals and pesticides have been debated for years and most people understand that we are exposed to an alarming number of chemicals every day. Some of these chemicals accumulate in the body, often stored in fatty tissue. Pregnancy, the Economy, and Your Jobby Pattie HughesThe current economic recession/depression has many people worried about their future job security. This includes pregnant women, who may worry about their health insurance and maternity leave benefits as well as the job. Prenatal Fitness Classesby Pattie HughesExercise offers many benefits to both mother and baby. Prenatal exercise helps improve circulation, keeps weight gain under control, reduces the risk of some pregnancy complications, prepares the body for labor and may help with weight loss after the baby is born. The Importance of B Vitaminsby Pattie HughesFolic acid is the B vitamin that gets the most attention during pregnancy. This is deserved considering the information about the role of folic acid in preventing neural tube defects. However, folic acid is just one of several important vitamins for mother and baby. Domestic Violence During Pregnancyby Pattie HughesIf you are pregnant, you were likely asked about domestic violence during at least one visit to your health care provider. The first time I was given literature about domestic violence, I was surprised. It turns out, there are good reasons for the increase in pregnancy outreach. Prenatal Workout Clothesby Pattie HughesIn the early months of your pregnancy, your sweats and t shirts will be perfect for workout clothes. However, as the baby grows, your old comfy sweats just won't fit right. Eventually, you will need some new workout clothes. Is it Safe to Restrict Carbs?by Pattie HughesLow carb diets have been popular for the past several years. Carbs have gotten a lot of bad press and are blamed for weight gain. Restricting carbs has been shown to be helpful in weight loss programs. |
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