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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 as many as a thousand babies. It is a form of hypertension (high blood pressure) which is brought on by pregnancy. Although doctors do not know exactly what causes the condition, research and experience has led to improved monitoring of all women during
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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
If you only take one pregnancy supplement then make it folic acid. This vitamin is highly important to the healthy development of a fetus, particularly the developing brain and spine, as it reduces the risk of defects to the brain and spinal cord
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Food additives to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/02/2009 01:15:33
Which food additives should you be wary of in pregnancy and how to avoid them
balanced diet and spread consumption through food groups to avoid a too-high intake of any one ingredient or additive. Naturally sweet - While you want to make sure that you don't have an overly high sugar intake in pregnancy, taking in calories from
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Pregnant? Get snacking!
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/09/2010 01:12:58
Whilst excess weight gain isn't great for your pregnancy or birth, it is important to keep eating snacks rather than only eating three big meals a day.
of energy and aid digestion.For more about good sources of pregnancy nutrition, and information on pregnancy supplements, go to the ThinkBaby Diet and Nutrition pages.
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Wake up call
By Maria Muennich on 22/09/2009 01:51:32
Alternatives to your morning cup of coffee to get the day going
for an uplifting start to your day. If you have a high-risk pregnancy then you might be advised to avoid essential oils for the first 12 weeks or throughout pregnancy: oils that you shouldn't use until it's time for your baby's delivery include clary sage
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