Recent Pregnancy Blog | Diet PostsMyth: Hot Dogs Are Evilby Kimmama08 Sep 2009 08:42 PMThe first time I bit into a hamburger while I was pregnant, I spit it out immediately. Suddenly, hamburger was the most repulsive taste on the planet. My real craving was for a juicy, all beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun. Tips for Alleviating Morning Sicknessby Kimmama13 Jun 2009 03:54 AMMorning sickness can dampen the joys of finding out you are expecting. Morning sickness, like most pregnancy symptoms, is caused by the increase of hormones in your body, particularly estrogen. You may feel mild to severe nausea, with or without bouts of vomiting. Probiotics in Pregnancyby Pattie Hughes29 May 2009 08:56 PMProbiotics are beneficial bacteria or yeasts that naturally exist in the intestinal tract. Taking probiotics is said to promote digestion and general health. Recent research suggests there may be another benefit to taking probiotics. Another Reason Not to Dietby Pattie Hughes05 May 2009 07:23 PMPregnant women are bombarded by advice about gaining too much weight during pregnancy. While there are many good reasons for this advice, it sometimes has an unintended consequence. The Importance of Vitamin D in Pregnancyby Pattie Hughes22 Apr 2009 11:10 AMVitamin D is an important nutrient in pregnancy for the growth and development of the baby's bones and teeth. In addition, vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium and phosphates. Proper nutrition during pregnancy, including adequate vitamin D, may help lower the risk of pre-eclampsia. High Glycemic Index Foods and Childhood Obesityby Pattie Hughes14 Apr 2009 10:43 AMThe food a mother eats may play a role in childhood obesity, according to a study at Dublin University College. Specifically, the study looked at the glycemic index of the snacks eaten by pregnant women in late pregnancy. The Importance of Zinc in Pregnancyby Pattie Hughes25 Mar 2009 10:59 AMOnce 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 Hughes22 Mar 2009 08:02 PMGreen 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. The Importance of B Vitaminsby Pattie Hughes10 Mar 2009 12:18 PMFolic 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. Is it Safe to Restrict Carbs?by Pattie Hughes04 Mar 2009 07:54 AMLow 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. Recent Blog Comments EvaRose says... "I noticed that I had to stay hydrated during pregnancy or I would get headaches." |
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