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Vitamin D in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 09/08/2010 11:07:54
New research links vitamin D intake during pregnancy to healthier bones in children
Recent news stories have reported that vitamin D intake during pregnancy can have a marked effect on the health of children’s bones later in life. But how important is vitamin D to your pregnancy? Why you need it It has long been established
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Pregnancy Supersnacks: Vitamin B12
By ThinkBaby on 10/10/2009 02:09:50
Vitamin B12 is the B vitamin that works alongside folic acid. I
healthy mid-afternoon treat. 2.Parmesan and spinach salad Combine baby spinach leaves, shaved Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and a skinless grilled sliced chicken breast for a filling salad that’s high in both vitamin B12 and iron. 3.Thai salmon Get
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Holding off juice for the first year
By ThinkBaby on 30/06/2009 00:16:24
It might seem like a healthy choice, but juice isn't the best drink for your baby
and the early foods he tries when he is weaned (at around six months). When he is thirsty and there is no need for another milk feed, or you want to help him wash down some food, you can offer cool, boiled water in a beginners’ drinking cup.Sources of vitamin
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Yeuch milk!
By ThinkBaby on 20/08/2009 01:19:29
Great calcium alternatives if you're pregnant but can't face a daily glass of milk
A healthy balanced diet encompassing most vitamins and minerals is essential when you're pregnant, but there are some vitamins and minerals that are particularly important to pregnant women, and calcium is one of them as it's used in nearly every
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How long do you take folic acid for?
By ThinkBaby on 07/08/2009 00:37:27
Most women are aware that taking a supplement of folic acid makes sense. But when should you start and how long should you take it?
Extensive research has shown that increased intake of folic acid is hugely important in how your baby develops in the womb. An intake of around 400mcg a day of folic acid (vitamin B9) usually requires a supplement tablet and there are many available
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Pharmaton competition winner announced
By ThinkBaby on 28/10/2008 14:43:15
Who has won a hamper full of mother and baby beauty products along with Pharmaton supplements?
-based & contains the unique ingredient Ginseng G115 with a blend of vitamins and mineralsPharmaton Capsules are clinically proven in daily fatigue to improve mental and physical performanceThe unique Ginseng G115 works by helping our body’s utilisation of vital
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Pregnancy diet and nutrition
By ThinkBaby on 31/10/2006 11:28:27
What you need and what you need to avoid
Good nutrition from a healthy, well-balanced diet is essential during pregnancy. Not only do you need important nutrients and plenty of energy to grow your developing baby, but you also need them to help your own body avoid or cope with the many
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I'm pregnant! What now?
By ThinkBaby on 30/09/2009 00:10:30
Essential dos and don'ts to start your pregnancy on the right track
Congratulations on your new pregnancy! There's an endless amount for your to consider over the next few months, but here are our essential pointers to get your pregnancy off to a healthy start.DosTake a pregnancy vitamin supplement every day. Most
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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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Iron in Pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 11/07/2009 10:06:40
Why you need it during pregnancy
. Hazelnuts, cashews, sunflower seedsSweets: Dark chocolate, liquoriceIf you’re mainly relying on NON-HAEM intakes of iron, if you’re a vegetarian for instance, then you can help absorption by taking your iron with a good source of vitamin C or by cooking
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