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Christmas party food you can eat when pregnant
By Dr Rana Conway on 11/11/2010 16:14:55
It’s party time, but are smoked salmon, the cheese board and mince pies safe for mums-to-be? We show you what you can eat, and which festive foods to avoid in pregnancy
Foods you can eat in pregnancy!What’s safe and what should you avoid when hitting those Christmas gatherings in pregnancy? Well, there are actually plenty of festive foods you can enjoy when pregnant, and a few it pays to avoid.Don’t worry if you eat something accidentally – the ...
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Eat cheese to have a baby girl
By Kimberley Smith on 07/09/2010 14:52:42
Mum’s diet in pregnancy linked to baby’s sex
’re trying for a girl.Dads can’t help out here as it appears to be only the mum-to-be’s diet that might affect the sex of their unborn baby. Foods high in calcium include yoghurt, hard cheese, spinach, broccoli and oranges. The study has also suggested
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Foods you can enjoy in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/11/2009 01:45:20
Although there are some no-gos in pregnancy, some foods like shellfish are perfectly safe, despite their 'bad press'!
may have had a chance to multiply.)Honey If you read the side of a jar of honey, it will say it is not suitable for children under one year old. However, it is perfectly safe in pregnancy.Any pasteurised cheese Hard cheeses are generally considered
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Foods to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 25/01/2008 01:31:39
Several foods you usually enjoy without problems might be off the menu now you're pregnant, here's what you need to avoid - and why
-veined or mouldy cheeses like stilton or Gorgonzola. Hard cheeses and cottage cheese are fine. Any kind of pâté, not just meat paté Pre-prepared or reheated meals - make sure these are piping hot throughout or avoid altogetherUnwashed raw fruit and vegetables - can
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Foods you shouldn't give your baby at 7-9 months
By Clare Firth on 06/10/2012 13:13:12
Which cheese is OK for your baby? Is it OK to give her eggs or cow's milk? We have the answers
and on cereal, but don’t offer it as a drink until 12 months. Compared to breastmilk and formula, it’s too low in fat, calories and nutrients for your growing baby’s needs.Undercooked eggsHard-boiled or well-cooked eggs are safe from six months, but to avoid
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Introducing your baby to chopped food
By Maria Muennich on 04/07/2008 00:04:34
Now your baby is confident with lumpy mashed food, it's time to start chopping and dicing
(avoid soft cheeses like brie and blue cheese like stilton)Rice cakesMashed potatoes and sweet potatoesWell-cooked pasta cut into small piecesChopped up hard-boiled egg with a little unsalted butter or olive oilWell cooked and mashed beansWhite fish
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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
in calcium, so milk, yoghurt and hard cheeses are all good options (though you'll want to monitor the fat levels - low-fat milk, cheeses and yoghurts usually contain just as much calcium as the full-fat versions). If you're lactose intolerant and you usually
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Eat eggs and steak in pregnancy for a calm baby
By Kimberley Smith on 21/03/2011 14:07:40
A pregnancy diet rich in vitamin B12 linked to calmer, more contented babies who cry less
Pregnant? Start feasting on (hard) cheese and (well cooked) steak if you want a contented baby, a new study suggests.Babies whose mums ate plenty of foods high in vitamin B12 in pregnancy have been found to be calmer, less colicky and more contented
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Too much and too little pregnancy weight gain
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/08/2006 01:57:35
How do you get the balance right and what is a healthy average weight gain during pregnancy?
enough.Because women come in all shapes and sizes even before they get pregnant, you might think it's hard to gauge a sensible balance between putting on weight healthily and not getting overweight. If you are overweight to start off with, you might find
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How to freeze food safely
By Cheryl Freedman on 03/03/2011 16:31:54
Have those fishfingers been in there weeks - or years? Check you're using your freezer safely, whether it's full of purees for baby or casseroles for you
Sliced bacon/sausages2-3 monthsChicken/turkey/duck 4-6 monthsWhite fish (cod etc)6-8 monthsOily fish (salmon etc) 3-4 monthsShellfish2-3 monthsSoups and sauces3 monthsCakes4-6 monthsBread/bread dough2-3 monthsButter6-8 monthsHard cheese 4-6 monthsSoft cheese
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