October 2nd, 2008
Food can be a sensitive subject for some pregnant women. Some are so nauseated that they can’t even think of food, while others may be eating everything in sight. But do you know the healthy way to eat while pregnant?
Here is the quiz for Day 4 of 9 quizzes and chance to win a prize […]
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September 20th, 2008
Trans fatty acids, what many health advocates are trying to get banned from the food we eat, now has another problem associated with it: miscarriages.
According to a study done by Dr. Charles J. Glueck, of Jewish Hospital Cholesterol Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his colleagues, women who had high levels of trans fats in their […]
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September 12th, 2008
Fish is often one of those foods that you love or hate - and if you hate fish, it’s not going to be easy to get that into your regular diet, pregnant or not. But, according to a new study, published in the September issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the omega-3 fatty […]
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September 4th, 2008
Although most vegetarians know what is good for them and how to eat healthy meals, pregnancy can throw a wrench into the best laid plans. But fear not, veggie moms can eat well during pregnancy too, without putting the baby at risk, as long as certain nutritional guidelines are met.
This article has some good information […]
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August 16th, 2008
We know that pregnant women should avoid alcohol and limit caffeine during pregnancy, but are there other foods that should be avoided? Yes - there is.
There are certain types of fish, soft cheeses, and even liver - to a certain extent. To get a better idea of what you shouldn’t eat or what you should […]
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August 2nd, 2008
When a woman is pregnant, she can be starving all the time or she can be having a hard time eating - it all depends on how she is being affected by her pregnancy. Now, while you do have another “mouth” to feed, you really shouldn’t be eating for two. You should be eating for […]
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July 25th, 2008
Sometimes it takes a good shake (adults, not kids!) to get people to see some sense. In this case, it’s an African-American woman who is tackling the low rate of breastfeeding in her community and how the women have to sit up and take notice about what they’re doing to themselves by their attitudes towards […]
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July 22nd, 2008
Time passes way too fast sometimes - I think that when I look at my kids - all taller than I am and I’m not short! Anyway, welcome to the July 22, 2008 edition of the Pregnancy Blog Carnival.
Katrina Cain presents How Long Does It Take to Get Pregnant? posted at Were You Wondering….
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Shaheen Lakhan […]
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July 19th, 2008
Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy that can lead to a much more serious complication, called eclampsia. Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure, swelling and large amounts of protein in your urine.
While some women are at higher risk of developing preeclampsia than others, anyone can get it if she is pregnant. Some of the […]
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July 16th, 2008
If you have a family history of food allergies or allergic asthma, it may be a good idea to avoid nuts and peanuts.
A study that was published in the July 15 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, found that there was a direct connection between women with that family […]
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