Fish and shellfish can be part of a healthy diet. They are a great source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. But almost all fish and shellfish contain a harmful substance called mercury. Mercury mainly gets into our bodies by the fish we... Read Article »
Yes. Most doctors recommend that pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant take a multivitamin or prenatal vitamin every day. This ensures that you and your baby get enough important nutrients like folic acid. Folic acid helps prevent serious birth... Read Article »
Folic acid Pregnant women need 400 micrograms (400 mcg) of folic acid every day to help prevent birth defects. Folic acid is important for any woman who could possibly become pregnant. Folic acid is a B vitamin that helps prevent serious birth defects... Read Article »
Food Don’ts While Pregnant There are 3 main dangers lurking in the food pregnant women eat. They are: Listeria - a dangerous bacterium that can grow even in cold refrigerators. Mercury - a harmful metal found in high levels in some fish. Toxoplasma... Read Article »
Women can choose what type of health care provider they would like to deliver their baby. Each type of pregnancy specialist has their own benefits, and some women decide to use more than one type of health care provider to assist in labor and childbirth.... Read Article »
Not really. Your body needs more vitamins and nutrients to keep you and baby health. But that doesn’t mean that you have to eat twice as much food as you previously did. In fact, just an extra 300 calories per day is all you need. Consider that... Read Article »
Besides having a generally fit pregnancy which includes exercise for your ability level and sticking to a healthy pregnancy diet, Kegel exercises (also known as pelvic floor excercises) are important to get your body ready for labor and delivery. The... Read Article »
Stop exercising and call your doctor as soon as possible if you have any of the following: Dizziness Headache Chest pain Calf pain or swelling Abdominal pain Blurred vision Fluid leaking from the vagina Vaginal bleeding Decreased fetal movement Contractions Read More →
Low-impact exercise that requires moderate exertion is probably best. The following is a list of physical activities that seem to be comfortable and enjoyable exercises for most pregnant women: Walking Swimming Dancing Cycling Prenatal yoga According... Read Article »
Follow these tips to have safe and healthy work-outs: When you exercise, start slowly, progress gradually, and cool down slowly. You should be able to talk while exercising. If not, you may be exercising too intensely. Take frequent breaks. Don’t... Read Article »
