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Pregnancy Diet and Folic Acid
By Sarah Lawson on 01/10/2008 03:01:35
A folic acid supplement in conception and early pregnancy is recommended, but what foods can help, too?
by using a daily supplement (any pharmacy will have a range of folic acid supplements, clearly marked with recommended doses for pre-pregnancy and pregnancy). However, many of the natural sources of folic acid can also get on track with a good diet
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Is Your Diet Good Enough for Your Pregnancy?
By Sarah Lawson on 03/09/2009 00:47:43
If you eat well all the time you probably won't have to make a special effort in pregnancy, but some women will find that diet care is especially important for them
of nutritional boxes in one go without you having to search the whole supermarket for obscure ingredients!Taking a specially-formulated pregnancy supplement which contains things like iron, folic acid and vitamins can also be really useful just to make sure you
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Omega-3 and Omega-6 in pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 18/12/2007 01:17:56
What do these essential fatty acids do, and how should you take them during pregnancy?
, sunflower and seasame seeds, olive and walnut oils, nuts, and soya.If you want to take Omega-3 and Omega-6 in a supplement, make sure you get a pregnancy-suitable one, and mention you are taking it to your midwife.
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Vegetarians and vegans in pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 01/08/2009 03:24:11
Many vegetarians and vegans are probably more nutrition-aware than most other people, but are there specific pregnancy demands?
vegetarians, vegans need to be aware of getting a good balance of nutrients from as many sources as possible. Some doctors worry that B12 is not present in an animal-free diet, but it can be derived from supplements or yeast extract.It is also important
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