Recent Pregnancy Blog | Diet PostsThe Importance of Folateby Pattie Hughes25 Feb 2009 11:46 AMFolate is an important nutrient for the developing baby. A synthetic form of folate used in prenatal vitamins and as food supplements is folic acid. Studies have shown folate can help prevent neural tube defects affecting the brain and spinal cord. Nutrition for Vegan Mothers to Beby Pattie Hughes18 Feb 2009 01:04 PMNutrition is an important topic for all pregnant women, but there are some additional factors to consider if mom is a vegan. Unlike vegetarians, who often eat eggs, cheese and other diary foods, vegans consume no animal products. Nutrition for Vegetarian Mothers to Beby Pattie Hughes16 Feb 2009 07:00 PMVegetarian women often hear gasps when people learn they are pregnant and intend to continue a vegetarian diet. Many women hear warnings about malnutrition for both mother and baby. Sometimes the warnings even come from nurses, doctors and other medical professionals. Should I Eat Organic Foods?by Pattie Hughes12 Feb 2009 07:12 PMDuring pregnancy, we all pay more attention to what we are eating. The nutritional needs of pregnant women and growing babies include several servings of fruits and vegetables each day. This leads to concern about pesticides and fungicides used in commercial food production. The Importance of Calcium for Your Pregnancyby Pattie Hughes02 Feb 2009 12:24 PMDuring pregnancy, a variety of nutrients are vital to the development of the baby and health of the mother. One important nutrient is calcium. Calcium is important to both mother and baby and not getting enough can have serious consequences, particularly for mom. New Advice Regarding Fish Consumptionby Pattie Hughes31 Dec 2008 09:13 PMLike so many nutritional recommendations, there is new advice regarding fish consumption during pregnancy. The Food and Drug Administration is now encouraging pregnant women to consume more fish. Specifically, the FDA is recommending twelve ounces of fish per week. Nausea in the Third Trimester of Pregnancyby Pattie Hughes24 Oct 2008 12:57 PMNausea and "morning sickness" is often associated with the first trimester of pregnancy. For some women, this can really interfere with daily life and is just plain miserable. However the problem isn't confined to the first trimester, nausea is also fairly common in the third trimester. What is Listeria?by Pattie Hughes23 Jul 2008 07:08 PMWhen women become pregnant, the foods we eat suddenly become more important and we worry about eating the right foods. Food borne illness is never fun, but can be very dangerous during pregnancy. One is a bacterium known as listeria. Eating Healthy on the Roadby Pattie Hughes23 Jun 2008 03:28 PMOne of the most difficult things about traveling at any time of life, but particularly during pregnancy is maintaining a healthy diet. When you are at home, you control the ingredients and cooking methods used to prepare your food. Hypoglycemia in Pregnancyby Pattie Hughes07 Jun 2008 07:34 PMHypoglycemia is a condition that is caused by low blood sugar levels and excessive insulin. While it can occur at any time, it tends to be common during pregnancy. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include dizziness, lightheadedness, shaking, headache, sweating, confusion and changes in vision. Recent Blog Comments xiaoou says... "Thanks for the great reference post.. black short ugg boots black short uggs" xiaoou says... "Thank you for your sharing,I like this. black short ugg boots black short uggs" |
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