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BBQ safety in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 02/06/2011 16:58:57
How to keep you and your baby bump healthy without missing out on the fun of barbecue season
food is quite safe during pregnancy, incorrect storage or prep can be high risk and you’re better off sticking to safer foods like potatoes, safe cheeses, pre-packed cooked meats and breads.Finally, in the unlikely event you do fall ill, make sure you
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25 steps to a healthy pregnancy
By Liz Stansfield on 08/12/2010 13:23:50
From cutting out alcohol, to embracing your growing baby bump, here are 25 things to help you have a happy and healthy pregnancy
, and follow these top tips for beating pregnancy back pain.
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Kitchen hygiene in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 12/09/2007 01:07:08
Looking after yourself in pregnancy means making sure your food isn't just healthy but that it's cooked or prepared safely
cleaning your hands and the veg of any soil residue afterwardsFor more about general and pregnancy eating safety, visit www.food.gov.uk.
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Baby sues Virgin Airlines for listeria poisoning before he was born
By Kimberley Smith on 24/05/2011 16:55:15
A baby whose mum suffered food poisoning from in-flight food while she was pregnant is named as the plaintiff in case against Virgin Airlines
and anxiety as a result of contracting listeria in the womb. He is suing for medical expenses and lack of prospective income.Food poisoning is unpleasant to get in pregnancy and you’re more susceptible to it as your immune system is heightened. If you
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Safe eating in warmer weather
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/06/2007 01:05:12
As the days get a little warmer, being food-aware in especially important to stave off poisoning or sickness in pregnancy.
coleslaw are supposed to be eaten straight, so avoid these. Also items which might contain raw or undercooked egg (like posh mayonnaise) and unpasteurised dairy products like soft cheeses should always be avoided during pregnancy.However, other foods which
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Food poisoning in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 07/08/2008 14:23:47
What are the risks, how should you avoid them and what you should do if you fall ill?
and stillbirth, but there are many different sources of food poisoning out there, and the actual risk depends on what kind of food poisoning you fall prey to, as well as on the stage of your pregnancy and your general health. In most cases you can suffer a bout
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Should pregnant women be included in clinical trials?
By Kimberley Smith on 18/06/2010 16:33:43
Researchers suggest mums-to-be be part of medical trials to confirm safety of drugs
as they received a precautionary lower dosage of the drug Tamiflu because of their pregnancy.As 64% of pregnant women are already on prescription medications, it would seem sensible to ensure the safety of future drugs and the dosage needed for them to be effective
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Ask the...nutritionist
By Lucinda Carter on 06/03/2008 01:28:53
I’m a vegetarian and was wondering whether I should give it up during my pregnancy?
in pregnancy); aim for three daily portions. The second problem area is iron. Red meat provides an easily absorbed source of iron, whereas the body needs to work harder to utilise the iron in vegetables. You can promote iron absorption by eating iron-rich foods
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Ask the...nutritionist
By Lucinda Carter on 14/02/2010 15:12:56
I treated myself to garlic mushrooms last week, but I was violently sick afterwards. Now I can’t even bear to look at them. Will my tastes go back to normal?
…You’re not alone. At least 85 per cent of pregnant women experience at least one food aversion. The reason for this is unestablished, but one suggestion is that food aversions peak when hormones are fluctuating most during the first trimester of pregnancy.You have
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Ask the...nutritionist
By Lucinda Carter on 01/03/2008 00:40:59
I’m really confused as to whether sushi is safe to eat now i'm 20 weeks pregnant.
questions answered, see our ask the experts section or to ask your own question click here or email pby@magicalia.comLucinda says…The Food Standards Agency advises that raw shellfish should be avoided but it does not comment on other types of fish. Raw fish
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