 | High-calorie diet and gender
Can your diet at the time of conception influence the gender of your baby?
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 | Your pregnancy superdiet
With so much conflicting advice flying about, nutrition during your nine months can be a nightmare...
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 | Medicines during pregnancy
Fighting common afflictions: What's safe and what's not
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 | Controlling your pregnancy diet
We know that as mums-to-be we need to eat well, but it isn't always that easy...
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 | Eating out when you're pregnant
Enjoy those kid-free suppers while you can - but eat well!
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 | Checklist for a healthy pregnancy
Increase your chances of having a safe and healthy pregnancy
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| Yeuch milk!
Great calcium alternatives if you're pregnant but can't face a daily glass of milk
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| Foods to avoid in pregnancy
Several foods you usually enjoy without problems might be off the menu now you're pregnant, here's what you need to avoid - and why
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 | Your pregnancy skin: changes and discomforts
A combination of growth, stretching and hormonal imbalances can run wreak havoc with your skin during pregnancy
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 | Calcium during pregnancy
Why you need it, particularly during pregnancy, and where to find it
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| Eating Well When You're Expecting Twins
You might hear the phrase 'eating for two' when you're pregnant, but what if you're having twins... or more?
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| Folic acid - the why and where
If you only take one pregnancy supplement, make it this
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 | Food additives to avoid in pregnancy
Which food additives should you be wary of in pregnancy and how to avoid them
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 | Weight gain in pregnancy
What's normal weight gain, what isn't, and why you should keep a healthy balance in your diet.
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 | Pregnancy diet: best for your baby
Eating well is good for you, but it's also important for the growing baby inside you
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| Iron
Why you need it during pregnancy
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 | Caffeine during pregnancy
Why you should cut back in pregnancy
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| Sweeteners and fizzy drinks
Fizzy drinks can be great for morning sickness and as an alternative to your pre-pregnancy glass of wine, but go easy!
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 | NHS Choices information service
Get personalised health information on your pregnancy from this new NHS website.
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| Safe eating in warmer weather
As the days get a little warmer, being food-aware in especially important to stave off poisoning or sickness in pregnancy.
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 | Allergies and your baby
What should you look out for and what are the most likely allergies?
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 | Alcohol - tips for cutting out the booze
We all know that we should avoid alcohol during pregnancy, but if you haven’t lost the taste for it naturally then how do you go about cutting back?
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 | Avoiding processed foods in pregnancy
You might know about avoiding unpasteurised foods, but how can processed food affect your pregnancy?
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| Enjoying the festive season
Make the most of Christmas without all the usual excesses
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 | Review: Eating Well When You're Expecting
From the 'What to Expect...' team, this is a great reference and recipe book that answers your questions about pregnancy eating.
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 | What is Restless Legs Syndrome?
Some people suffer from RLS through their life but pregnant women are more prone to it. What is it and how can you deal with it?
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| Cholesterol levels in pregnancy and feeding
Why your cholesterol levels are naturally higher in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and why you should steer clear of cholesterol-blocking food products
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 | Vitamin supplements and pre-eclampsia
Tommy's, the baby charity, has released a new study suggesting higher doses of vitamins C and E can increase the risk of pre-eclampsia.
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| Magnesium intake during pregnancy
Why you need to up your magnesium intake when pregnant - and where to find it
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 | Eat your fish!
Eating fish during pregnancy can improve fetal brain development, a Harvard study claims.
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| Vitamin D in pregnancy
New research links vitamin D intake during pregnancy to healthier bones in children
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 | Alcohol and pregnancy
Why you need to avoid it
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