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Pregnancy diet and nutrition
By ThinkBaby on 31/10/2006 11:28:27
What you need and what you need to avoid
CaffeineMedicinesAdditivesRaw foods - which to avoidMouldy foods: Throw itGeneral diet and nutritionThe best pregnancy diet for your babySuperfoods for your pregnancyEating out when pregnantFoods you can enjoy during pregnancyControlling your pregnancy dietGuidelines on oily fish
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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
Recent news stories have reported that vitamin D intake during pregnancy can have a marked effect on the health of children’s bones later in life. But how important is vitamin D to your pregnancy? Why you need it It has long been established
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Pregnancy Supersnacks: Vitamin B12
By ThinkBaby on 10/10/2009 02:09:50
Vitamin B12 is the B vitamin that works alongside folic acid. I
Vitamin B12 is the B vitamin that works alongside folic acid. It’s essential for the formation of nerves and for making red blood cells and is found primarily in meat, fish, yeast based products and dairy foods. We’ve come up with four easy ways
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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
research has shown is about as much as your body can absorb in one day.Where to get itAs with other vitamins, the best way to get your calcium during pregnancy is through a healthy, balanced diet. Most people are aware that milk and dairy products are rich
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Iron in Pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 11/07/2009 10:06:40
Why you need it during pregnancy
Iron is essential for making the haemoglobin that carries oxygen in red blood cells to all parts of the body. During pregnancy your body needs to increase its blood supply by 50%, so you need plenty of iron to make all the extra haemoglobin for new
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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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