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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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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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Is it safe to have a cat when you're pregnant?
By Katie Garner on 13/06/2011 12:08:22
60% of mums feel that their new baby could catch an illness from their cat due to toxoplasmosis concerns
are the primary host of the virus, which can also infect humans through contact with contaminated raw meat.The survey also showed that 35% of pregnant women were being given the wrong advice regarding whether to keep cats during pregnancy, with 16% being told
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Cholesterol and pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/08/2009 01:07:50
Cholesterol plays a vital role in pregnancy, and even those with ongoing raised cholesterol levels should be careful how they control their problem
-blockers on the market, usually in dairy products like margarine or yoghurt. All these products should contain warnings on the packaging for pregnant and lactating (breastfeeding) women.Controlling cholesterol in pregnancyThe importance of cholesterol to general health
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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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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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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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Cholesterol levels in pregnancy and feeding
By ThinkBaby on 03/04/2006 12:17:57
Why your cholesterol levels are naturally higher in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and why you should steer clear of cholesterol-blocking food products
trimester of pregnancy, your cholesterol levels are naturally higher than usual during the second two trimesters when general fat levels rise as hormones prompt the liver to increase production. As the level of fats rise, the ratio of HDL to LDL increases
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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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