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The Facts Of Being Overweight And Pregnant

Jenny — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:10:11 +0000

A majority of overweight women who are pregnant will experience a healthy pregnancy, but they are at a risk of having a more bumpy ride than someone who is not overweight. Click here to read more

Pregnancy-Free Samples-Eating Well

Jenny — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:30:21 +0000

It is hard to believe that women do have a hard time eating healthy when they are expecting a visit from the stork. The sad truth is some women find it very hard. There is a trick though to remember how to eat throughout your pregnancy and it is as easy as ABC. Click here to read more

Making Future Plans While Pregnant

Jenny — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:01:29 +0000

Planning ahead when it comes to food could mean the difference between making wise choices and making irrational choices. It helps us learn how to undo our bad habits and being pregnant is a great time to try and change any bad habits you may have. The best way to break bad habits and to form new ones is to constantly plan ahead. Click here to read more

How Does Eating Well Help During Pregnancy?

Jenny — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:53:04 +0000

There are a number of aches and pains that come with pregnancy. While back in the day many doctors just brushed them aside and said that is part of pregnancy, now a days more and more doctors are recommending a well balanced diet to help. Here are just a few pregnancy aliments that a good diet can help. Click here to read more

How To Prevent Heartburn During Pregnancy

Jenny — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:08:16 +0000

Heartburn does not just affect those who are high stressed or love their spicy foods. Pregnant women suffer from heartburn too. You will find as your pregnancy progresses that antacids tend to become your best friend. Heartburn has nothing to do with your heart. Click here to read more

Fast Weight Gain And Pregnancy

Jenny — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:43:48 +0000

Any obgyn will tell you that the recommended weight gain for pregnancy is 25-30 pounds. Some women will gain more, some will gain less. But how can you tell if you are gaining too fast during your pregnancy. Too much weight gain can increase your chances of a c section and put you at risk for being overweight after. Click here to read more

Slow Weight Gain And Pregnancy

Jenny — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:43:16 +0000

Just as gaining too much weight can be harmful to you and your baby, not gaining enough weight can be harmful also. There are some women out there who are so terrified at gaining weight that they eat next to nothing during their pregnancy. Please do not do this, you could be depriving your baby of the vitamins and minerals it needs and you increase your chances of having a small baby. Babies who are underweight at delivery are at a greater risk for health problems than babies who are of average weight at delivery. Click here to read more

Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Jenny — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:24:58 +0000

Most doctors will tell you that you should gain anywhere between 25-30 pounds through out your pregnancy. You should aim to gain about 3.5 pounds during your first trimester, although more often than not most women find that they lose weight their first trimester. The culprit to this is morning sickness. Some women suffer from such a severe case of morning sickness they can not keep anything down. Chances are your doctor will not be too concerned if you lose a few pounds that first trimester as long as you gain steady throughout the next two trimesters. Click here to read more

Food Aversions & Food Cravings During Pregnancy

Jenny — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:11:24 +0000

Do you find yourself suddenly feeling queasy at the thought of the left over pasta that you could not get enough of the other night? Click here to read more

Eating Healthy For Your Baby

Jenny — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:44:49 +0000

Congratulations, you are pregnant! The next nine months are going to be an exciting time, not just for you but for your growing baby! Think of all the things a baby has to accomplish in only nine (ten) short months. They start as a single cell and then divide at an enormous rate. Their organs develop, the heart forms and starts beating and all five senses form. Click here to read more

How To Minimize Morning Sickness

Jenny — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:24:52 +0000

There are a few women out there in this world who sail through their pregnancy without so much of glimpse of queasiness. The rest of us have no such luck. Chances are you are the type of women who the mere smell of what use to be your favorite food sends you running to the nearest toilet. The mere sight of steak can send you heaving and just thinking about eating that salad turns you greener than the romaine lettuce it contains. You probably curse the silly fool who named it “morning sickness” when all pregnant women know it is more like all day sickness. Click here to read more

How To Deal With Food Cravings During Pregnancy

Jenny — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:03:09 +0000

Do pickles and ice cream sound good to you? How about red peppers and peanut butter? If these do, you are probably a pregnant woman who has just gone looking for that ice cream carton you know you have buried in your freezer. More than three quarters of all pregnant women experience cravings at some point. The most common cravings are for sweets, dairy products and salty foods although there are some weird cravings out there. Some women have been known to put black olives on cheesecake, while others have been known to dip fruit in salsa. As bizarre as some cravings can be, they are mainly perfectly safe. Click here to read more

Eat The Right Foods for Breastfeeding

Jenny — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:24:29 +0000

In your third trimester, your baby was old enough to start getting a taste of the foods his or her mommy likes. Now that your baby is here and you’re breast feeding, your baby will get an even better taste of your favorite food. Click here to read more

What Foods Should Be Avoided During Pregnancy?

Jenny — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:13:12 +0000

Almost every woman knows the basic of what they should and should not do during pregnancy. They know that caffeine should be cut back; they should not smoke, drink alcohol or spend time in any hot tubs. However more and more studies are being done to see if pregnant women should avoid certain foods for the duration of their pregnancy. Click here to read more

Is It Safe to Eat Peanuts during Pregnancy?

Jenny — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:58:22 +0000

Ask any parent who has a child who is allegeric to peanuts how difficult their live has become. Food shopping can take hours because every food label must be read it and studied to make sure it contains no traces of peanuts. Arrangements for peanut free foods must be made with the child’s school ahead of time and other children’s birthdays parties can be a parent’s worse nightmare. Peanut allergies although common can be one of the most fatal allergies a child could suffer from. Some children are so sensitive to their peanut allergy that if they come into contact with peanuts just from someone else’s skin, their life can be at risk. Peanut allergies can lead to anaphylactic shock which is a sever allergic reaction that can be fatal. Click here to read more

Healthy Eating For Your Pregnancy

Jenny — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:30:23 +0000

Eating healthy throughout your pregnancy is the greatest gift you could give your unborn baby, but there are also a lot of rewards in it for you to. It’s common for many moms to be to forget that they also benefit in eating healthy through out their pregnancy. What you eat has a direct effect as to how well your body copes and recovers from all the physical changes it goes through. It also helps with the physical and emotional challenge of carrying and delivering a baby. Click here to read more