Pregnant Health

Typical Female Diet Deficient in Nutrient Linked to Infant Brain Developmnent

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ST LOUIS, MO — (MARKET WIRE) — A study by researchers from three of America’s top universities suggests U.S. women aren’t getting adequate amounts of a nutrient thought to promote normal fetal brain [...]

Filed under:Asides, Fetal Development, Pregnancy Nutrition, Pregnancy Personal Care, Prenatal Supplements, Uncategorized, Vitamins for Pregnancy

Video: Prenatal Yoga: Breathing and Stretching

The following video is a quick 29 second segment that will show you some basic prenatal yoga stretches. You can see how easy these stretches are and naturally you can modify them to your fitness level. Daily prenatal yoga should probably be mandatory for any woman who seeks a healthy pregnancy and a natural childbirth. [...]

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Fetal Brain Food!

Omega3 - Nutrition for the Pregnant Mother and Child
It is widely accepted that your nutritional needs change when you become pregnant. This includes both an increase, as well as a decrease of certain foods, drinks and supplements. We all know that an increase in nutrients during this time is beneficial for fetal development to prevent [...]

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Breathe and Relax with Prenatal Yoga

“In addition to its many physical benefits, prenatal yoga helps women through the evolutionary process of pregnancy by connecting with other pregnant women, allowing the opportunity for inward reflection, providing a healthy physical and emotional outlet for one’s experiences, and ultimately preparing one for birth on a holistic level.” Source : Expectant Mother’s Guide
Author: Michelle [...]

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Vitamins and Minerals for Pregnancy

Approximately 20 to 30% of pregnant women have a vitamin and mineral deficiency. Without prophylaxis (i.e. supplementation), roughly 75% of pregnant women would be deficient in at least one vitamin. - Multiplebirthscanada.org
Author: Dr Ainiyah Azmi MD
The balance of hormones, vitamins and minerals has to be just right in both males and females for conception [...]

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Pilates for Healthy Pregnancy and Childbirth

“One the top reasons Pilates and pregnancy go together so well is that Pilates is great at building core strength. If your abdominals, back, and pelvic floor/Kegel muscles are toned, they will support a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery.” Pilates.about.com
Author: Tracey Mallett
Most people think of Pilates as a new form of exercise because of [...]

Filed under:Childbirth Preparation, General Pregnancy Information, Pilates for Pregnancy, Pregnancy Exercise, Prenatal Care

Beta Carotene and Pregnancy

“Vitamin A supports our reproductive organs and the developing baby. For men, it assists in the development of healthy sperm and for women it acts like a hormone during pregnancy, regulating the cell growth and development of her new baby.” Vitamins - Birth.com.au
By: Vincent
Beta carotene is converted by the human body into vitamin A [...]

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Enjoy a Fit Not Fat Pregnancy

“Some of the common blunders expectant moms make could increase their risk of developing serious consequences like gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, or a bacterial infection that can be transmitted to the fetus.”- Fit Pregnancy
Author: Susan Hall
The decision to have a baby is a big one. You and your partner have decided the time is [...]

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Smoking During Pregnancy - Let Your Child Have the Choice

By: Jared Mitchell
The word ‘Mother’ is synonymous with care, love and all good things on the earth. Mothers who smoke, however, can be inadvertently killing and maiming their children – born and unborn. Shocked? It’s true. Mothers who smoke are potentially gifting their children with lung cancer and many other similarly devastating diseases through second [...]

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Prenatal Vitamins and Healthy Weight

The nutritional value of our food supply has declined tremendously in the last century. While obtaining all of your vitamins and minerals from food sources is an admirable goal, it is pretty close to impossible to achieve. Pregnancy is no time for such health experiments. It is mandatory to receive adequate [...]

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