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.
Three Common 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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The Fertility Diet: 12 Steps To Get Pregnant
Most couples know about timing of pregnancy, ovulation, and sperm issues, but when it comes to nutrition and food, most have little clue.
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Eat These Foods To Improve Fertility
Much advice is given about what to eat while you are pregnant, and even more advice can be found for what to avoid while you are pregnant. But what should you eat if you want to improve your fertility?
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Food, Diet, And Nutrition: Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Some foods are safe and others are not safe during pregnancy because changes in hormones can cause a woman's immune system to become suppressed.
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Prebiotics and Probiotics During Pregnancy
Many women experience a form of gastrointestinal discomfort at some
point during their pregnancy such as nausea, vomiting, constipation or
diarrhea. There may be a nutritional solution worth trying.
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Diets to improve fertility
Diet plays a role in fertility, but new research shows just how much a woman's diet can affect her ability to become pregnant. Results from the Harvard's Nurses' Health Study suggest that the majority of infertility cases due to ovulation disorders are preventable through modifications of diet and lifestyle.
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The Secret Antidote to Overindulgence
Many of us worry about the effects of overindulging, over the Festive Season, and well we should! Eating large amounts of carbohydrate and fat rich food over a short period of time is a big shock to your system. But not wanting to be a party pooper I’d love to give you some good news: Drinking freshly squeezed orange juice with your feast can reduce some of the harm! ... more »
How much water should I drink when pregnant and during pregnancy?
Water is your body's principal chemical component and makes up well over 50% of your total body weight. Everything in your body depends on the presence of water and fluids. Water cleanses your body and flushes toxins out of vital organs.Water carries nutrients to your cells, keeps cells alive and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues. ... more »
The Way Food is Cooked Influences Diabetes Risk
It has long been understood that excess pounds increase the risk for diabetes but recent studies question that belief. It found some people who are obese are indeed at increased risk but others are not. An entirely new study suggests the way food is cooked can decrease the risk of diabetes even for the obese, according to the type of heat that is used for cooking. ... more »
3 Essential Steps for Daily Self Care
Self care after birth begins with taking personal responsibility and becoming proactive. Start saying to yourself “I deserve to be happy and healthy”, “I will make time for myself today” or “I need to be healthy for my child” .
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