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The wonder of water in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/09/2010 01:47:32
Water is an important part of everyone's diet, but can you drink any water when you're pregnant, and how much is safe per day?
Water - hydration is even more essential in pregnancyMost of us don't drink enough water - fact. For a start, we tend to walk around only reaching for a drink when we feel the thirst, and then we might often have a coffee or tea, or another
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Pregnancy diet: best for your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/06/2009 01:51:37
Eating well is good for you, but it's also important for the growing baby inside you
Although we are all more aware of how our diet affects our long-term health, it is still commonly underestimated how important eating well in pregnancy can be for your baby. The Government has announced a plan to give £200 to all women to help
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Pregnancy and protein
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/11/2009 00:02:02
When you are expecting a baby, getting good sources of protein is essential.
Most pregnant women quickly learn about Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy, Additives to Avoid in Pregnancy and general information on Diet and Nutrition, but have you thought about how much protein you are eating?Many women run for the hills when
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Pregnancy cravings
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/09/2009 01:50:31
Sitcoms and TV adverts would have the world that all pregnant women begin to eat coal, or pickles and ice cream as soon as they get pregnant, but what's fact and what's fiction?
of hormones changes during pregnancy, because your body suddenly has to prepare for a new era – channeling nutrition to new parts of the body, loosening up your body's physiological structure to enable your bump to grow and your lower half to prepare for birth
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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.
Your pregnant diet During the early weeks of pregnancy, if you suffer from morning sickness you might feel like you'll never eat or keep anything down again. However, right from the start of a pregnancy, many women notice a change
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B vitamins in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/12/2006 01:46:17
Skin, hair, hormones - they all need extra care in pregnancy, and keeping up your B vits through healthy eating.
There are lots of different vitamins and minerals that can enchance your pregnancy, and not all have to come in pills and potions. For more about these, a good starting point is our article on Pregnancy Diet and Nutrition.Why are B vitamins
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Eat your fish!
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/02/2006 01:18:29
Eating fish during pregnancy can improve fetal brain development, a Harvard study claims.
Eating fish during your pregnancy can enhance fetal brain development.In a study, the babies of mothers who ate fish regularly showed signs of having better memories and levels of concentration than other infants.However, babies of mothers who had
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New guidelines on oily fish
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/10/2006 13:46:43
Health experts are agreed that the nutrients in oily fish are invaluable. But now a study claims it can be dangerous to have too much oily fish in pregnancy.
Scientists writing in a medical journal now believe that if pregnant women eat too much oily fish regularly, it can bring about premature birth.The valuable nutrients in oily fish are important for everyone, and in past research oily fish has been
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Calcium and pre-eclampsia
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/08/2006 10:40:29
A study published by Tommy's Baby Charity shows a reduced risk of pre-eclampsia in women who take a calcium supplement.
published some interesting results which support the use of calcium supplementation during pregnancy.The study found that if an expectant mother included at least 1g of calcium supplement in her daily diet, the risk of developing pre-eclampsia was reduced
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Alcohol in early pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/08/2007 01:31:51
If you find out you're pregnant after you have had an evening or two out, should you worry about what you have drunk?
about getting together a good basis for pregnancy diet and nutrition from here on in.Alcohol in your systemAnyone who has ever had an alcoholic drink will tell you that it has an effect on the brain and body. Because these effects are transported through
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