Constipation Remedies During Pregnancy
Constipation can be due to a variety of factors including an increase in the production of the hormone progesterone which slows the movement of food through the digestive tract, along with the pressure of the baby on the rectum, as well as iron supplements which can worsen constipation.
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Healthy Food Choices During Pregnancy
It can be difficult to know which foods are the healthiest, especially when you are away from home.
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How to Eat Healthy During Pregnancy in 12 Steps
A healthy pregnancy starts with variety. The foods you eat need to follow the food pyramid and cover each of the recommended food groups.
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Chicken During Pregnancy: Is It Safe?
Take care during pregnancy to ensure that the chicken is fresh and cooked well before eating to avoid diseases caused by the listeria bacteria.
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Living Longer with the Mediterranean Diet
Moderate consumption of alcohol, low consumption of meat and meat products,
and high consumption of vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil and legumes can lead to longer life.
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Licorice Affects Baby's IQ
Women who eat large amounts of licorice while they are pregnant may be hurting their baby's chances of getting into Harvard later in life.
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PCBs and other Pollutants May Play a Role in Pregnancy Delay
A study showed that couples with high levels of PCBs have been found to take longer to get pregnant.
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How To Eat Safe Food
There are always many opportunities to gather and share food, if it's during the holidays or in between. Whether you eat in someone's home, at work, or at a restaurant, it's important to get educated and be careful about what you eat. ... read more »
Reduce Pregnancy Complications By Eating Correctly
If mom gains too much weight during pregnancy, baby will grow up weighing too much and possibly suffers from weight-related health concerns well into adulthood.
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