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Calcium and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/11/2010 06:53:44
Calcium is important in building bone and muscle strength as your baby grows
Calcium is probably one of the few minerals that, along with the main vitamin groups, most parents know is good for children. But calcium does a lot more than just about keeping your child's bones healthy.What is calcium important for?Babies' bones
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Calcium and pre-eclampsia
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/08/2006 10:40:29
A study published by Tommy's Baby Charity shows a reduced risk of pre-eclampsia in women who take a calcium supplement.
published some interesting results which support the use of calcium supplementation during pregnancy.The study found that if an expectant mother included at least 1g of calcium supplement in her daily diet, the risk of developing pre-eclampsia was reduced
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Calcium during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 29/12/2007 01:37:12
Why you need it, particularly during pregnancy, and where to find it
Why you need it Whether you're pregnant or not, calcium is a hugely important mineral the body, used not only for healthy bones and teeth, but also needed for the healthy function of the circulatory, muscular and nervous systems, in fact it's used
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Mums-to-be taking calcium could be preventing dental problems for their child
By Marina Nelson on 12/10/2010 12:58:49
A new study has shown taking calcium supplements during pregnancy can help prevent tooth problems in young children
Taking a calcium supplement when pregnant could help protect your baby's teeth as they grow older, a new study says.The Argentinian study, followed 195 children until the age of 12, whose mums were given either calcium or a placebo.The study showed
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Yeuch milk!
By ThinkBaby on 20/08/2009 01:19:29
Great calcium alternatives if you're pregnant but can't face a daily glass of milk
A healthy balanced diet encompassing most vitamins and minerals is essential when you're pregnant, but there are some vitamins and minerals that are particularly important to pregnant women, and calcium is one of them as it's used in nearly every
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How much milk does your baby need?
By Joanne Lumsden on 01/09/2012 17:50:06
Keep your little one’s calories and calcium levels topped up by making sure he gets the right amount of the white stuff
without it for several days in a row.Too much or too little? If you think your baby is having less milk than he should, try upping the calcium levels in his solid diet. Using milky sauces, adding grated cheese to mashed potatoes or vegetables, and giving
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Vitamin D in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 09/08/2010 11:07:54
New research links vitamin D intake during pregnancy to healthier bones in children
that folic acid and multivitamins containing iron can be beneficial during pregnancy, but vitamin D, which is essential for the body to absorb bone-building calcium, is now believed to be key during this time, too. Where to get it Although the richest
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Female fertility – get the right nutrients
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 29/04/2010 15:37:16
If you’re trying to conceive, make sure you’re getting the right nutrients to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
example), beans, nuts, wholegrain breads and wholegrain cereals, fruits and citrus juices.CalciumCalcium is really important for your bones and teeth as well as a developing baby’s too. It’s also crucial for a baby’s circulatory, muscular and nervous
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Fertility-boosting foods shopping list
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/04/2010 16:02:00
What should you have on your supermarket shopping list to enhance your conception chances?
-drinksA rich source of calcium, especially for those who don't like to drink pints of milk. Pro-bio dairy products are also useful for keeping your digestive system working right and staving off little bugs that make you rundown.
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Chinese fertility treatments
By Anna Lewis on 03/04/2012 11:45:38
Before you hot-foot it to the IVF clinic, have you considered using Chinese fertility treatments to help you conceive?
to include:Vitamin C and Antioxidants: these vitamins prevent sperm defects and boost sperm motility. They also reduce stress on your eggs and reproductive organs.Zinc: zinc deficiencies have been linked with reduced testosterone and semen levels.Calcium
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