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Bladder Infection in Pregnancy

Bladder infection is a bacteria infection that causes inflammation in the bladder. This is also called cystitis or a urinary tract infection. The urinary tract runs from the kidneys to the bladder to the urethra. A bladder infection results when bacteria enter the urethra and travels to the bladder. If the infection continues up the tract to the kidneys, the condition is far more serious. The condition is fairly common, affecting about five percent of pregnant women. Hormonal and physical changes during pregnancy cause women to be slightly more at risk of developing the infection when they are pregnant. Symptoms … Continue reading →

The Importance of Diet Before Pregnancy

You probably already know that good nutrition is vital to your growing baby. The foods you eat nourish your baby and provide nutrients needed for organ and tissue growth. Did you know that nutrition before pregnancy is critical to your baby’s health? There have been studies to show the diet of the mother impacts the baby as early as at the time of fertilization and in the early weeks of pregnancy. These studies resulted in the current guidelines which suggest women get extra folic acid and take vitamin supplements if they are trying to conceive. Newer studies have shown the … Continue reading →

Dietary Tips for Pregnancy

When you’re pregnant, your doctor will have a number of recommendations to make about your diet and dietary needs. I was sent to the hospital with a brutal headache once during my pregnancy that was related to dehydration. So be sure to maintain an adequate water intake. It will help you feel better and it will also help keep you from overeating since one of the reasons we may feel hunger is due to being thirsty – strange, but true. Other dietary tips to keep in mind while pregnant include: Avoid fried foods, instead broil or bake the food (especially … Continue reading →

Product Review: Supplements for Aspiring and Expecting Mothers

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If you’re even thinking about trying to get pregnant, it’s a good idea to prepare yourself physically. That includes getting in shape and eating right. Many doctors recommend going one step further and taking a prenatal vitamin while trying to conceive. There are so many different multivitamins out there, it’s hard to know which one to pick. Personally, I tried several different formulas while I was pregnant. Not all vitamins are created equal. Recently, Olympian Labs, Inc was kind enough to send me a sample of their unique premium multivitamins created just for women who are trying to get pregnant … Continue reading →

Getting Enough Iron

Iron is an important nutrient during pregnancy. The baby needs iron to develop muscles, red blood cells and blood vessels. Many women have a diet that is lacking in iron. Iron deficiency anemia is a common complication among pregnant women. Include iron rich foods in your diet to help be sure you are getting enough of this critical nutrient. Meats such as beef and lamb contain the highest amount of iron. It is found in smaller amounts in other meats, such as chicken. Vegetarian mothers should include non meat sources of food that are high in iron, such as green … Continue reading →