Nutrition before and during pregnancy has been recognized as one of the most important ways to prevent pregnancy complications (both fetal and maternal). The foods pregnant women eat set the stage for growth and development during pregnancy, because they provide vitamins, minerals and overall nutrition that can impact fetal and maternal health for decades after birth.
Pregnancy Nutrition and Food Guide
What you should and shouldn't eat while pregnant.
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Vitamins and Minerals in Pregnancy - RDA
Prenatal vitamins and other supplements are advised for women who are trying to conceive, who are pregnant, and who are nursing. The RDA tells you how much vitramins are recommended.
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How Alcohol Affects Your Pregnancy
Pregnant or planning to be? Stop drinking.
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Boost Fertility Naturally with These 5 Foods
Baby-making can be as delicious as it is fun. These five foods are not just yummy, they deliver nutrients that boost a woman's fertility and create optimum health during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Fertility Diet Guide for Women and Men
Good nutrition can improve fertility!
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Nutritious Fast Foods During Pregnancy
There are several nutritious and healthy fast foods that are safe to consume during pregnancy.
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Is It Safe to Eat Pate or Liver While Pregnant?
Wondering if it is safe to eat liver or pate during pregnancy? Keep reading!
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Ground Meat During Pregnancy - Is It Safe?
Ground beef or ground meat is not recommended for pregnant women, especially if it's undercooked. This is because ground meat can be contaminated.
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Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe During Pregnancy?
If you use artificial sweeteners and are pregnant, it is always best to
talk with your care provider on which sweetener you are using and how
much you are consuming.
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Is Chocolate Healthy?
New study shows chocolate has heart healthy effects in diabetic women.
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MSG in Pregnancy
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is an amino acid used as a food additive and
flavoring. There are some studies which have shown adverse effects in
the nervous system of animals.
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Skipped Meals Cause Big Bellies
Modern food science is increasingly finding that when we eat is as important as what and how much we eat and the findings often defy what seems to be common sense. One such example is skipping meals.
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Pro-Fertility Diet
Can diet play an important role in fertility? Read about these popular diets that promote fertility health.
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Should You Eat Red Meat During Pregnancy?
Meat is a great source of protein- an essential nutrient every woman must consume during pregnancy. But red meat is not an optimal protein source for pregnant women.
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How Much Caffeine is in...?
How much caffeine is there in coffee and other caffeinated products?
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Your Baby’s Food Allergies
It’s not uncommon to think that your baby might have a food allergy. Especially since some maternal behavior is tied to allergies in babies, you might worry that any strange behavior or illness your baby is showing is related to an allergic reaction.
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Tea And Pregnancy
Your guide to drinking tea in pregnancy
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Prebiotics and Probiotics During Pregnancy
Many women experience a form of gastrointestinal discomfort at some point during their pregnancy: nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea. For women who experience them frequently or who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, there may want to try probiotics and prebiotics.
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Three Fall Foods Are More Nutritious Than You May Think
From golden to red hues and sweet to tart flavors, apples can please almost any palate. Apples are full of antioxidants which are linked to the prevention and control of gestational diabetes.
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Food Prep Precautions During Pregnancy
Take these precautions when preparing food.
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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Learn what food to avoid before and during pregnancy!
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Pre-Pregnancy Diet and Gestational Diabetes
Eating the right types of foods before becoming pregnant can decrease awoman's risk of developing gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy.
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How Much Caffeine Is in Tea?
During pregnancy, you should limit your daily caffeine intake to under 200 mg. Tea contains caffeine and depending on which tea you drink, and how much you drink.
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Is Antibiotic-Laced Burger Meat Unhealthy?
A new study from Consumer Reports may suggest some rethinking about your beloved burger is in order. Industrial-scale beef producers include antibiotics as a daily part of their livestock’s diet.
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Do Fish Oil Supplements Increase Children’s Intelligence?
Two essential omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are extremely important during pregnancy, but can extra supplementation beyond diet increases a child's intelligence?
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9 Ways to Maintain Your Fertility Diet on Thanksgiving
TTC? It's an important time to maintain your healthy fertility eating plan.
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Is Pumpkin Spice Safe During Pregnancy?
Pumpkin has a range of health benefits but what about pumpkin spice?
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Is It Safe To Eat Sushi During Pregnancy?
Eating sushi is part of a healthy diet, but can it harm my unborn baby?
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Diet Sodas During Pregnancy
Diet soda during pregnancy is an issue that still has not been completely decided.
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The Best Breastfeeding Diet
You may have heard the saying, 'You are what you eat.' The same saying goes for baby. The best breastfeeding diet is one rich in whole foods and healthy vitamins.
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Fish, Mercury, and Pregnancy
Too much mercury can harm an unborn baby.
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Is Smoked Seafood Safe During Pregnancy?
Is it safe to eat smoked seafood during pregnancy?
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Hot Dogs and Frankfurters During Pregnancy: Are They Safe?
Nothing like a hot dog but should you indulge?
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Raw Meat and Pregnancy
Toxoplasmosis causes the most severe damage in the first trimester.
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Are Cold Cuts Safe During Pregnancy?
Be careful with lunch and deli meats during pregnancy.
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Can I Eat Cheese During Pregnancy?
Certain types of cheese pose a risk during pregnancy.
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Ever Wonder What Skinny People Eat for Breakfast?
Do you ever wonder what skinny people eat for breakfast? You’re not alone. Researchers at the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab wondered about the same things so they asked.
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Spicy Food During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
It turns out that hot sauce can add more than just tongue-burning excitement to a meal. Capsaicin, the antioxidant that gives chili peppers their heat, has a wide range of health benefits.
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Raw Eggs During Pregnancy
Raw or undercooked eggs are not recommended in pregnancy
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Food Too Dirty to Eat During Pregnancy?
Wash your vegetables all the time
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Pregnancy Nutrition: Q & A for All Pregnant Women
Nutrition is one of the most important ways to prevent pregnancy complications (both fetal and maternal). The foods pregnant women eat set the stage for growth and development during pregnancy.
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Is a Low-Acid Diet the Way To Go During Pregnancy?
You may have heard of a new diet based on controlling the acid/base balance of the body to achieve a better state of health. The 'Alkaline Diet' is gaining popularity.
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Should You Eat Berries When Trying To Get Pregnant?
Everyone tells you what to eat and what not eat when you're pregnant. Berries are very nutritious, but are they okay to eat during pregnancy?
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The Vegan Pregnancy: Tips to Ensure Proper Nutrition
Many women find that it is not always easy to consume all of the proper foods and supplements to ensure adequate nutrition during pregnancy, but a vegan diet can be an added challenge.
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Healthy Recipes for Fertility
Check out these healthy recipes for maximizing fertility. Use these simple, delicious recipes to maximize your fertility.
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Unpasteurized Milk and Listeria
Pasteurization (named after Louis Pasteur) is a process which slows down microbial growth in food. It does not kill all bacteria, just reducing their number so they are less likely to cause a disease.
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Raw Sprouts During Pregnancy - Are They Safe?
Raw sprouts should not be consumed by pregnant women because of the potential health hazards they pose.
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Cantaloupes Not Advised During Pregnancy
Cantaloupes appear to be a healthy fruit, however, they have been associated with potentially deadly salmonella and listeria outbreaks.
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“Eating for Two” is a Little Too Much During Pregnancy
Many women believe that pregnancy gives the go-ahead to and eat for two. Though this seems to make some sense, it is (unfortunately for some) a nutrition myth.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is one of the most common known causes of mental retardation, and the only cause that is entirely preventable.
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