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Foods to Eat When Pregnant & How to Ensure a Proper Pregnancy Diet
One common mistake that pregnant women commit is overeating. While it is true that they are eating for two, it does not mean that they need to double their caloric and nutrient intake. Knowing the foods to eat when pregnant can help you avoid getting carried away by the phrase “eating for two”. Keep in mind that a pregnant woman only needs an extra 200 to 300 calories in her daily recommended nutrient allowance to ensure healthy pregnancy. Continue reading
Foods to Eat When Pregnant & How to Ensure a Proper Pregnancy Diet
One common mistake that pregnant women commit is overeating. While it is true that they are eating for two, it does not mean that they need to double their caloric and nutrient intake. Knowing the foods to eat when pregnant can help you avoid getting carried away by the phrase “eating for two”. Keep in mind that a pregnant woman only needs an extra 200 to 300 calories in her daily recommended nutrient allowance to ensure healthy pregnancy. Continue reading
Weight Gain and Pregnancy – Can You Avoid Gaining Too Much Weight During Pregnancy?
Are weight gain and pregnancy related? Your doctor was right. What you eat DOES dictate your health, to an even greater degree if you’re pregnant. How many pounds you put on while pregnant can be dangerous to your and your unborn baby’s physical condition. Continue reading
5 Ways to Reduce the Chance of Back Pain During Pregnancy
There are very few women who get through nine months of pregnancy without suffering back pain at some time. By the time the pregnancy reaches its 36th week it is estimated that 2/3 of all women have suffered pain in the back or pelvic area. Continue reading
Maintaining a Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy – Top Tips For the Best Pregnancy Diet
When following a pregnancy diet, it is important to eat a wide range of foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, carbohydrates such as bread, rice and pasta, and protein-rich foods such as chicken and fish. Fibre helps prevent constipation and is found in wholegrain bread, pasta, rice, pulses, and fruit and vegetables. Continue reading
Lose the Pregnancy Weight – How to Get A Head Start
A Mom-to-be prepares her overnight bag for the hospital and her baby’s room for the arrival of the baby. But what about preparing her body to lose weight after giving birth? Find out how you can get ahead start to help your body bounce back after the baby. Continue reading
Weight Gain During and After Pregnancy
Many women face weight gain during pregnancy. But if they give up their habit of eating too often, does all the household jobs, goes for a walk in the open air or does any light physical work, they can easily prevent obesity. Continue reading
Pregnancy First, Then Lose the Weight
One of the most memorable times for women is pregnancy. There is so much going on and at the end a beautiful life is began. Just as you gain weight during the nine months of pregnancy, you should think that it will take you nine months to lose it all. We share some tips on how to keep a proper balance. Continue reading
Snoring During Pregnancy
If you or your spouse is snoring during pregnancy, you may have noticed a multitude of changes going on, the most noticeable of which may seem to be a growing baby belly, however other changes have taken place as well. The pregnant female body is primed with a variety of different hormones that all cause changes in numerous physiological systems. Continue reading