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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
Having a high-iron diet in the first trimester of pregnancy has been linked to an increase in the birth weight of babies, according to a new study. However, getting less than the recommended levels of iron doesn’t lead to underweight babies
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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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Cut the cord later for healthier babies
By Kimberley Smith on 16/11/2011 13:17:32
Waiting a few minutes to clamp your baby’s umbilical cord, could reduce the rest of iron deficiency, finds new research
Waiting just three minutes after birth to clamp a baby’s umbilical cord could reduce its risk of developing iron deficiency. Researchers have found that it is safer to wait a short amount of time to allow more of the placental blood to reach
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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
When you're pregnant, you have more blood flowing round your system. However, this increase demands higher iron levels and this can be a problem for many women. Although women are tested early in their pregnancy for anaemia, it can develop later
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Fainting in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/11/2009 01:11:45
What you should know fainting and dizziness when you're expecting.
When you're pregnant, you have more blood flowing round your system. However, this increase demands higher iron levels and this can be a problem for many women. Although women are tested early in their pregnancy for anaemia, it can develop later
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Anaemia in pregnancy
By Liz Jarvis on 27/02/2012 17:07:52
Symptoms and signs of becoming anaemic during pregnancy and treatment options
Anaemia is caused by a shortage of iron in the body. Iron is responsible for the production of haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around your body.Mild anaemia during pregnancy, known as ‘physiological anaemia
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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
, pasta, breadProtein: well-cooked and pureed or mashed beans and lentilsFruit and vegetables: all fruit and veg are good, but green, leafy vegetables provide a great source of iron, which may be lacking if your baby isn’t eating meat. Milk and dairy
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Pregnancy supplements unnecessary?
By Kimberley Smith on 07/07/2010 15:25:24
Encouraging mums-to-be to take vitamins is not needed, says nutrition expert
than for the good of the baby.“A lot of the messaging is increasingly coming from the industry,” said Professor Maria, an expert in Human Nutrition at the University of Adelaide. Basing her statements on her research into the effect of iron supplements
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Don't cut the umbilical cord straight away, says doctor
By Marina Nelson on 11/11/2010 13:16:28
Retired obstetrician says midwifes should wait a few minutes before cutting the cord after birth
Clamping the umbilical cord as soon as a baby is born could increase the risk of anaemia and iron deficiency in newborns, says a doctor, reports the Mirror.Research suggests that delaying the clamping of the umbilical for three minutes could lead
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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.
brazil nuts as a great source of selenium. Almonds, cashews, pistachios and hazelnuts are all great sources of iron, but don't over eat them as they can cause stomach ache in high volume. Trail mix, dried fruit and seeds Sunflower seeds, dried apricots
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