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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
than those whose mums ate lower levels.Researchers looked at the levels of vitamin B12 in the blood of more than 4,000 mums-to-be in the 12th week of pregnancy and then compared the levels to answers from a questionnaire the new mums filled out three
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Omega-3 in pregnancy could prevent postnatal depression
By Lorna Bremner on 13/04/2011 12:57:59
A pregnancy diet rich in oily fish could reduce your risk of developing postnatal depression
Eating oily fish during pregnancy could help to prevent new mums developing post-natal depression (PND), according to new research. The omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, have been linked to lower levels
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Omega-3 could reduce risk of premature birth and postnatal depression
By Kimberley Smith on 14/11/2011 14:38:11
Fish oils containing omega-3 found to reduce risk of early birth and lower the likelihood of postnatal depression, by new study
Omega-3 could be beneficial in pregnancy for both mum and baby’s health, according to a new study in Australia.In a trial of 2,400 mums-to-be, researchers found that those who took omega-3 supplements saw a 50% reduction in premature birth
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Pregnant? Watch those high street coffees
By Kim Hookem on 01/12/2011 12:22:59
Shop-bought coffees found to contain more caffeine in one cup than a mum-to-be’s allowance for the whole day
We know that caffeine should be avoided as much as possible in pregnancy, but did you know that just a single cup on the high street could be pushing you over the recommended 200mg limit?Research into the amount of caffeine found in high street
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Alcohol and pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 16/05/2005 18:40:12
Why you need to avoid it
that drinking too much throughout pregnancy could result in your child suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), the term for a range of problems for new babies encompassing premature birth and low birth weight, mental and learning difficulties, lower
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Alcohol-free treats
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/02/2006 01:16:32
ThinkBaby has found a great wine company called LoNo for those times when yet another orange juice just doesn’t hit the spot…
, and because research has found that extreme alcohol abuse can affect an unborn child, mothers who decide to have the odd drink are always advised to make it very occasional. Understandably, other pregnant and breastfeeding women choose to avoid such drinks
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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
research has shown is about as much as your body can absorb in one day.Where to get itAs with other vitamins, the best way to get your calcium during pregnancy is through a healthy, balanced diet. Most people are aware that milk and dairy products are rich
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Know-how: Coffee in Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/05/2010 01:13:02
Latest findings make the Food Standards Agency adjust its advice to pregnant women, concerning coffee drinking
, and it found a link between caffeine intake and the increased risk of fetal growth restriction. The study looked at the cases of 2500 women and was specifically carried out in a way which addressed the limitations of previous research into pregnancy
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Your pregnancy superdiet
By Hilary Pereira on 11/05/2009 01:53:47
With so much conflicting advice flying about, nutrition during your nine months can be a nightmare...
Claire Williamson, nutrition scientist for the British Nutrition Foundation, says: ‘A healthy, balanced diet is important both before and during pregnancy, to ensure you obtain all the nutrients for your baby’s development. This should include
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