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Pregnancy supplements unnecessary?
By Kimberley Smith on 07/07/2010 15:25:24
Encouraging mums-to-be to take vitamins is not needed, says nutrition expert
The recommendations for mums-to-be to take vitamin supplements during their pregnancy are unnecessary, claims nutrition expert Professor Maria Makrides. She claims the pressure on mums is due more to money-making plans from the supplement industry
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Vitamin supplements and pre-eclampsia
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/03/2006 13:16:11
Tommy's, the baby charity, has released a new study suggesting higher doses of vitamins C and E can increase the risk of pre-eclampsia.
New research carried out for the charity Tommy's suggests that higher doses of vitamins C and E taken as supplements during pregnancy do not help lower the risk of developing pre-eclampsia, as previously thought. In fact, the study found that women
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Vitamin supplements in pregnancy don’t protect against asthma
By Kimberley Smith on 05/10/2010 14:16:35
Taking vitamins C and E doesn’t help to prevent respiratory illnesses in your baby, suggests new research
supplements in pregnancy to prevent your child developing asthma. A better approach may be to stick to a healthy diet that ensures all the essential vitamins and minerals are covered.“Pregnant women are bombarded with advice on how to safeguard their child
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Folic acid - the why and where
By ThinkBaby on 10/12/2007 01:18:36
If you only take one pregnancy supplement, make it this
If you only take one pregnancy supplement then make it folic acid. This vitamin is highly important to the healthy development of a fetus, particularly the developing brain and spine, as it reduces the risk of defects to the brain and spinal cord
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Vitamin A in pregnancy leads to healthier lungs
By Kimberley Smith on 13/05/2010 15:25:35
Babies of mums-to-be who took vitamin A supplements during pregnancy found to have stronger lungs
A study of 1, 371 children found that those born to mums who took vitamin A supplements during their pregnancy had stronger lungs and a bigger lung capacity. Children born to mums given a placebo were found to have a 3% smaller lung capacity
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Fish oils could cut colds in babies
By Kimberley Smith on 02/08/2011 13:06:21
Taking Omega-3 supplements in pregnancy could reduce the chances of your baby getting sick
Taking Omega-3 fish oil supplements in pregnancy may prevent your baby from getting colds for the first six months, a new study has found.Babies whose mums took a particular Omega-3 acid during pregnancy were found to have fewer colds and got over
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Call for free vitamin D for pregnant women
By Kimberley Smith on 19/08/2011 13:22:41
Expert suggests vitamin D testing and free supplements for mums-to-be to combat rickets
built up a good store of the vitamin during pregnancy. Cases of rickets have risen in the past few years and experts are concerned that modern diets are leaving our children susceptible to problems.A recent study in Birmingham revealed the extent
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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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Mums-to-be taking calcium could be preventing dental problems for their child
By Marina Nelson on 12/10/2010 12:58:49
A new study has shown taking calcium supplements during pregnancy can help prevent tooth problems in young children
Taking a calcium supplement when pregnant could help protect your baby's teeth as they grow older, a new study says.The Argentinian study, followed 195 children until the age of 12, whose mums were given either calcium or a placebo.The study showed
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Folic acid
By ThinkBaby on 04/02/2009 01:38:46
It's the most important prenatal supplement there is, and you should ideally start taking it before you start trying to conceive
or combined with other supplements for pregnancy. If you're a cereal eater then you can also look out for cereal fortified with 100% of the daily recommended intake of folic acid. (But make sure you then eat the right portion of cereal!) If you do take a
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