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Dizziness in Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/10/2009 00:52:04
Feeling faint in pregnancy is not uncommon but can signal various mild problems
course of iron tablets but expectant mothers may find it advisable to increase their intake of iron-rich foods or take a multivitamin containing iron, bearing in mind that a source of vitamin C should be taken at the same time as iron-rich foods to ensure
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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
to excrete rather than store calcium, so it's a good idea to avoid combining your intake of calcium with either caffeine in foods such as coffee, tea, cola drinks and chocolate and to avoid over-consumption of both caffeine and salt, as recommended
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How to wean a vegetarian baby
By Jane Thynne on 24/11/2010 06:10:09
If you've decided to wean your baby on a vegetarian diet, follow our guide to which foods and supplements will give him a fully nutritious and well-balanced diet
First weaningWhen you start weaning a vegetarian baby, the first few weeks are no different to weaning a non-veggie baby. Your first foods will be purees of a variety of fruit and vegetables, while maintaining your milk feeds. But as your baby grows
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Does Soya Affect Fertility?
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/07/2008 02:42:53
Can soy-based products affect a man's or a woman's ability to successfully conceive?
The BBC has reported on a study carried out by Harvard School of Public Health which links the intake of soy-based products (like soya milk or soya mince) with a reduction in sperm production.On ThinkBaby we have previously carried a report
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Iron in the first trimester leads to bigger babies
By Kimberley Smith on 04/03/2011 15:30:28
Pregnant women who get more iron in their diet during the first trimester have heavier babies, finds new research
, her baby would be around 34g heavier.“Iron intake affects body iron stores, which are under extra demand during pregnancy,” said Nisreen Alwan, from the University of Leeds who co-wrote the report.Having a bigger baby might not seem like a good thing
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Folic acid - the why and where
By ThinkBaby on 10/12/2007 01:18:36
If you only take one pregnancy supplement, make it this
important thing is that you start right away.Where you find folic acidTo be absolutely sure you're getting at least the recommended amount of folic acid every day it's best to take a supplement. You'll find folic acid supplements in chemists and health food
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Why healthy snacks are good for your baby right now
By Joanne Lumsden on 26/11/2010 13:42:00
Snacks don't have to mean unhealthy treats. Get inspired with this simple good food
, and grazing on them throughout the day helps keeps energy levels up.Snacking on finger foods, or letting your baby feed himself helps development his fine motor skills. It will also help your baby learn to say please and thank you. True, your baby's a little
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Trying for a baby? Keep a food diary
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/05/2009 00:28:25
Although women of all lovely shapes and sizes get pregnant, sometimes improving your diet can really help.
-loaded, mayo-topped sandwich.Simple starting pointsYour FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)is vital to conception, yet this can sometimes be too high. Adjusting your body's intake of food and drink is a non-invasive way of making a positive start on the road
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Vitamin supplements and pre-eclampsia
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/03/2006 13:16:11
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.
and find food sources that enchance your daily intake of all valuable nutrients rather than purely concentrating on supplements.The latest research suggests it is those women who have a higher risk of contracting pre-eclampsia in the first place who should
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Baby and toddler dental health
By Sarah Lawson on 14/10/2009 01:19:29
Long before your child's permanent teeth appear, good dental care is essential
on to first meals. (NEVER give honey as a food or as a sugar substitute to a baby under one year old.)Make sure, as your child's diet develops, that you are keeping up his calcium and vitamin D intake, as these are both good nutrients for bone and teeth health
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