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Low calorie diets in early pregnancy can affect your baby’s brain
By Susie Boone on 19/01/2011 11:18:56
Pregnant women warned slimming can damage their baby’s intelligence
New scientific research from the University of Texas shows that a poor diet during the first half of pregnancy can harm the development of a baby’s brain. This could potentially lower IQ and lead to behavioural problems.Admittedly, the research
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Mums-to-be still using pregnancy as an excuse to overeat
By Kimberley Smith on 23/11/2010 13:48:43
Despite NHS guidelines advising limits on extra calories, majority of pregnant women are eating too much
Despite being told not to overindulge in pregnancy, most mums-to-be are still eating too many calories. One in three admit pregnancy is their excuse for treating themselves and 89% confessed to enjoying between 400 and 600 extra calories a day
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High-calorie diet and gender
By Monica Stylli on 21/04/2008 14:19:27
Can your diet at the time of conception influence the gender of your baby?
Latest research suggests that a woman’s diet around the time of conception might have an effect on the gender of her baby.The study, carried out by the Universities of Exeter and Oxford, claims that a high-calorie diet coupled with regular
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Conception and pregnancy diet influences baby’s sex, says new research
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 09/03/2010 12:35:39
Women eating a high fat diet and full breakfast are more likely to have a boy, claim scientists.
.Researchers looked at the genes in the placentas of pregnant mice fed either high-fat or high-carbohydrate diets, low calorie diets, or a more normal diet for mice. They discovered that as well as changes in sex, it was the female foetuses that were more sensitive
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Pregnancy and protein
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/11/2009 00:02:02
When you are expecting a baby, getting good sources of protein is essential.
they usually think about nuts, meat and dairy products. How can they eat all of those without gaining too many calories?! But there are 'good calories' and 'empty calories', and, as well as eating healthy, regular snacks in pregnancy, you need to make sure you
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Pregnant with twins
By ThinkBaby on 06/01/2009 01:02:36
Double trouble or double fun? What's the deal with being pregnant with twins?
pregnancies but you need to take particular care of the following:Calories - The usual joke about eating for two can become daunting when you think about eating for three, but of course you only need to eat for three in terms of quality, not quantity. In terms
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Weight loss and breastfeeding
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/02/2010 10:04:59
Breastfeeding itself burns up tons of calories, but just how safe are dieting and exercise when you're still feeding?
pregnancy, you tended to eat 'diet' foods, breastfeeding requires you to eat at least 1800 calories a day – and some women may find they need to eat more. This is partly because breastfeeding burns up calories and feeling drained is the last thing you need
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Foods to avoid when breastfeeding
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/09/2006 01:47:47
Although there is no longer a need to avoid some of the foods that can cause problems in pregnancy, there are still a few no-nos.
starving yourself to get back your pre-pregnancy shape. However, there are some calories which are more nutritious than others, and a diet of cream cakes and crisps isn't going to provide the energy you need as a new mum.Are you eating enough?The great news
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“I’m pregnant” is the perfect excuse to get out of housework
By Kimberley Smith on 01/11/2010 14:59:13
What mums-to-be really use their pregnancy as an excuse for, from housework to grumpiness!
for.Topping the list was household chores, with 71% of the 1,192 mums surveyed owning up to getting out of the housework due to their pregnancy. Following closely behind was the guilty pleasure of eating rather more calories than normal, admitted
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High-fat diet during pregnancy 'increases the risk of stillbirth'
By Lara Brunt on 06/06/2011 16:16:10
An unhealthy diet decreases blood flow from mum to baby via the placenta, say researchers
."The high-calorie, high-fat diet common in our society has negative effects on placental function and may be a significant contributor to adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as stillbirth," said Dr Antonio Frias from Oregon Health & Science University, who led
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