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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.
.You will start feeling sick or dizzy if you do not eat often enough, but you shouldn't wait for your body to tell you. Instead, carry around small snacks that you can have little and often, but which should not replace regular meals.Pregnancy is NOT a time
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Dads-to-Be Put on Weight Too
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/05/2009 01:52:34
A new poll suggests males put on an average of a stone in weight when their partner is pregnant
presence of snacks in the home while their partners were pregnant. One of the key factors might be that during pregnancy, many couples go out for meals more often with the aim of making the most of their last few months as a couple before the baby arrives
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Eating Well When You're Expecting Twins
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/09/2009 01:46:05
You might hear the phrase 'eating for two' when you're pregnant, but what if you're having twins... or more?
and you shouldn't be downhearted about the amazing challenge ahead.As with a single-baby pregnancy, you will need to make sure you are eating well (having a varied diet with more fruit and vegetables, small healthy snacks) so that your babies grow well
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Foods you can enjoy in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/11/2009 01:45:20
Although there are some no-gos in pregnancy, some foods like shellfish are perfectly safe, despite their 'bad press'!
snacking items in pregnancy and don't need to be avoided. Fromage frais is also fine, and all of these can be a useful source of nutrients your body really needs, like calcium. However, as with all dairy products, make sure you are storing them safely
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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.
they usually think about nuts, meat and dairy products. How can they eat all of those without gaining too many calories?! But there are 'good calories' and 'empty calories', and, as well as eating healthy, regular snacks in pregnancy, you need to make sure you
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Tiredness in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/07/2007 09:48:37
Fatigue can be frustrating when you just need to get about and get things done, but your body is giving you a clear message.
Not all women will experience the fatigue of early pregnancy but many will find that they suddenly have a desire to take naps during the day, even if they never do this normally. Indeed, some women may feel the need to take naps before they even
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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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Checklist for a healthy pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/08/2009 01:34:04
Increase your chances of having a safe and healthy pregnancy
and your mobility during birth, as well as the speed of your recovery.However, it is important to feel positive during pregnancy so don't let your weight become a major worry and instead see the chance to eat well – healthier snacks and good general diet
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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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Putting on enough weight in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/08/2009 00:58:17
Whilst many women worry they are getting too big in pregnancy, it is also important to make sure underweight women are putting on enough weight
Many women complain that during pregnancy, they feel more fat than pregnant. However, pregnancy is not a time to diet and there are targets for healthy weight gain through the months you are expecting.Some women, however, if they are low
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