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Bad Licorice and Smart Shopping

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A pregnant woman’s diet is under such scrutiny. Doctors and scientists are always studying how different foods affect the health of a pregnant woman and her child. Often times, the focus is on what we cannot eat rather than what we should eat. We are constantly bombarded with warnings and new lists of foods to avoid. Unfortunately, you can add licorice to the list of things you can’t have (or should avoid) during pregnancy. Black licorice contains glycyrrhizin, which affects how hormones are regulated in the body. When a pregnant woman eats too much licorice, it can lead to higher … Continue reading →

Should You Drink Diet Soda?

Whether or not pregnant woman should consume caffeine or artificial sweeteners is controversial. Caffeine has been blamed for miscarriages by some, and deemed safe in small quantities by others. Artificial sweeteners, such as the popular aspartame, which is usually found in diet soda pop, have not been found to have any adverse affects on pregnant women, or anyone else for that matter. The FDA has stated that artificial sweeteners are safe for anyone to consume. Some still shy away from them, however, due to the fact that in the past certain artificial additives were declared safe and then suddenly the … Continue reading →

Thrush in Pregnancy

Many pregnant women experience thrush during pregnancy. Thrush is also known as a yeast infection. If you have never experienced this before, the symptoms include redness, itching and white patches on the affected area. Pregnant women generally experience thrush in the vagina, but it can grow in the mouth as well. There are a few things that are known to contribute to thrush. One is the use of antibiotics. These medications save lives, but are being over used in our society. The antibiotic kills the natural defense we have to candida, which is yeast or thrush. The absence of this … Continue reading →

The Pregnancy Blog Review for July 25- August 4

I missed the Week in Review last week due to a sick baby. I’ll cover the last two weeks in this summary. There have been a variety of topics covered in the blog in the past two weeks. Sit back, relax and catch up on your reading. Working women change jobs. This is a fact of life. There will be times when a woman makes a change, only to discover that she is pregnant shortly after starting the new job. Learn how to handle this situation in Pregnancy and Your New Job. Amusement parks are a fun part of the … Continue reading →

Food Additives and Diet in Pregnancy

When you become pregnant, you spend more time thinking about what you are eating. After all, you are nourishing your baby with every bite you take. As you read the labels, you may be concerned about the additives in many foods. Artificial Sweeteners such as Saccharin, Aspartame and Splenda are in a variety of sugar free foods. These are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar, so less is needed. This results in fewer calories for the foods. The safety of the artificial sweetener depends on the type that is used. Saccharin was the first artificial sweetener on the market. You … Continue reading →

Seventeen Weeks

At seventeen weeks I find myself feeling extremely well. My Nausea has subsided and my energy has returned to near its full force. Most of my major food aversions have passed and I find myself wanting chocolate again, which is something I need to keep in check! Thanks to my lack of nausea and increased energy, I have been exercising five to six times per week and reaping the benefits of toned muscles! My stomach is bulging a bit more than normal and some of my tops are a little tight in the stomach, but maternity tops are still much … Continue reading →