Mom’s Diet May Increase Baby Risk of Diabetes
The correlation between maternal diet, weight and health and the future health of the fetus has been a hot topic in pregnancy research for more than a decade. According to the study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a poor pregnancy diet is not healthy for baby.
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Do Pregnancy “Super Foods” Exist?
Many women are very health conscious during their pregnancy- they abstain from alcohol, limit caffeine, and avoid luncheon meats and raw fish; however, are there certain 'power foods' that they should add to their diet that can promote a healthier pregnancy?
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Vitamin B12, Free Choline, Pregnancy Health and Infant Growth
Researchers from the Nutrition and Metabolism Research Program in
British Columbia recently published a study on the effect of low vitamin
B12 levels on choline levels and infant growth.
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Memorial Day Safety When You’re Expecting
With an extra day off and some [hopefully] clear skies, Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer season.
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Pregnancy Diet: Ancient Grains in the Modern World
Ancient grains like buckwheat are making a comeback and are definitely worth trying- especially during pregnancy.
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Got Milk? Get Taller Babies
Thorhallur Halldorsson says, 'There aren't many prenatal dietary orenvironmental factors identified that explain growth in children (but)milk drinking may be one.'
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How to Create Romance at Home for Valentine’s Day
With an ever-growing tummy and difficulty moving around, what is the best way to stay romantic and comfortable at the same time?
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Fiber: Fact and Fiction
Most pregnant women know that fiber is a very important part of their diet, but now that we can easily find high fiber granola bars, yogurts, and juices, do we still need to get some fiber from fruits and vegetables?
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Gluten Free for the Gluten Tolerant During Pregnancy?
Pregnant women may be missing out on important nutrients if they go 'G-free' gluten-free during pregnancy without getting the right advice.
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Maternal Diet and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Risk
A recent study in Buenos Aires claims high-carbohydrate diets, when
consumed during pregnancy, may be associated with increased risk of
severe, life-threatening RSV.
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Healthy Eating Habits Begin in the Womb
The obesity epidemic - affecting approximately 70 percent of the American population - is generating more and more medical research into the science behind food, food preferences, and dietary habits.
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Are Low-Calorie Sweeteners Dangerous for Pregnant Women?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of
low-calorie sweeteners during pregnancy. Two recent studies aimed to
calculate the overall risk of preterm delivery in pregnant women based
on consumption of low-calorie beverages.
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Animal Fat May be Linked to Gestational Diabetes
The National Institutes of Health and Harvard University have paired up for a study on the effects of animal fat consumption and gestational diabetes.
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Extreme Vegan Gives Birth to “Perfect” Baby
The diet seems to have produced no ill effects on Anthony, her
pregnancy, or her baby. Rowdy Nash was born on March 2, weighing a
healthy 8.7 pounds and measuring almost 22 inches long.
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Do Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women need more Calcium and Vitamin D?
It may be puzzling that the recommended average daily intake for calcium and vitamin D remains essentially the same during pregnancy and lactation as before pregnancy given the high-demand to support both mother’s bone health and the needs of a growing baby.
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Food Restrictions May Not be Necessary During Childbirth
When labor begins, food restrictions are typically enforced to protect the mother from possible pregnancy complications and/or side effects if a C-section delivery is needed.
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Constipation and Pregnancy: Is There a Safe Stool Softener?
Pregnancy constipation can be especially uncomfortable, but there are some over the counter stool softeners considered safe for use during pregnancy.
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Healthier Babies in Overweight Women With Diet & Exercise
An important new study -- the world's largest -- indicates that counseling the mother on healthier lifestyle choices during pregnancy often results in the delivery of a baby of healthy weight.
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Fresh List of Dirty Foods: The New Dirty Dozen
The 'Dirty Dozen, Clean Fifteen' list has been updated for 2013.
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Fortifying Flour May Reduce Birth Defect Risk in Hispanic Population
Folic acid is an extremely important vitamin during early pregnancy.
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Healthy Pregnancy Diet: 15% Decreased Risk of Preterm Birth
Norweigan researchers examined the eating and drinking habits of 66,000 pregnant women to see if there were any links between dietary intake during pregnancy and their risk of preterm delivery.
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Study: Pregnant Women Fail to Meet Recommendations for Healthy Pregnancy
According to a new study published in the journal BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, pregnant women are not meeting recommendations for healthy pregnancy nutrition and activity.
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Prenatal Nutrition and Exercise Goals for Postpartum Weight Loss
Researchers at the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at McGill University recently published a study in the Journal of Pregnancy. The study focused on the postpartum weight loss success of women.
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Can Dessert Prevent Preeclampsia?
A favorite treat for many women is found to help prevent a dangerous pregnancy condition.
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Meal-Prep Do’s and Don’ts During Pregnancy
Simple yet often overlooked food preparation steps that make a big nutrition difference.
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Anorexic Mom Eating for Two
Britain's Daily Mail reports the story of attractive 21-year-old Holly Griffiths, who is due to give birth soon to her second child. It's a very high-risk pregnancy because Griffiths has battled anorexia since she was just 8 years old.
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Eating for Two in Pregnancy? Don't. Nature's Got That Covered
One pregnancy myth - the need to eat for two- has recently been debunked in a scientific study that reveals Mother Nature already has pregnancy nutrition covered.
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Nutritious Fats in Mom's Diet May Minimize Autism Risk
Recent study findings published in the June 27 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology, however, suggests a modest intake of certain "healthy" fats may be
beneficial to the baby's brain development during the last stage of pregnancy.
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Gluten-Free Pregnancy May Minimize Type 1 Diabetes Risk in Babies
A mother's gluten-free diet during pregnancy and lactation might minimize her baby's risk of developing this childhood disease.
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Eating Nuts While Pregnant May Reduce Child's Food Allergy Risk
A woman can reduce her child's risk for allergies by eating peanuts during pregnancy, according to a new study.
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Link Between Red Meat and Gestational Diabetes
Women who eat a lot of red meat stand a greater chance of developing gestational diabetes, a condition marked by high blood sugar levels during pregnancy, according to new studies cited by a commentary in the journal Evidence-Based Nursing.
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Mealtime TV Between Mom and Baby and Obesity
Eating mindlessly while watching TV is a bad habit associated with obesity. It's especially concerning when pregnant women watch television while eating, according to a study recently presented.
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Is It Safe To Have Fruit Juice During Pregnancy?
Drinking fruit juice supposed to be healthy, but is it good for pregnant women?
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Power of Ginger: Natural Remedy for Morning Sickness Relief
How to use ginger for a safe, natural, and healthful remedy for morning sickness relief.
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Dangers of Eating Buffet Meals While Pregnant
Your family is planning a dinner at the local Chinese restaurant and you want to join. Are buffet meals safe for pregnant women?
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Cinnamon During Pregnancy
Cinnamon was once considered more precious than gold. It remains one of the world's oldest and most coveted spices used in multiple recipes all over the world, and with good reason.
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Should You Eat Out During Your Pregnancy?
Eating out doesn't have to mean choosing unhealthy, fatty foods with
tons of preservatives and questionable ingredients. Think about the
place, portion and pregnancy when you decide to eat out.
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