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What
is a '"green" prenatal vitamin? (opens
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If you go to the health food
store and compare multi-vitamins, you'll see two kinds. One is your
standard vitamin, like prescription prenatals or other over-the-counter
varieties like Centrum brand, which is made from the individual chemical
ingredients (retinal palmitate, ascorbic acid and so on). Then you
have another type that is actual dried foods/herbs containing those
vitamins/minerals. The theory is that bodies are made to absorb nutrients
from foods, so the nutrients in food form are better. I don’t
personally adhere to this line of thinking. Your body is going to
absorb the Vitamin C it needs and dump the rest, whether it come
from in a pill or a pitcher of orange juice.
5
Tips to Control Weight Gain for Moms-to-Be (opens
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So you need to gain weight but don't want to
gain too much weight during your pregnancy, right? There are
many things that you can do to improve your diet and ensure
that you gain a minimal but healthy amount of weight during
pregnancy. Choosing the right foods is important because you
will be able to lose weight more quickly after delivery if
you manage your diet during pregnancy. So here is what you
need to do during pregnancy to ensure weight loss success afterwards.
Is
Fish Still Safe to Eat? (opens
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Fish and shellfish contain high-quality
protein and other essential nutrients, are low in saturated
fat and contain omega-3
fatty acids. A well-balanced diet that includes a variety
of fish and shellfish can contribute to heart health and children's
proper growth and development. However, nearly
all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury. For most
people, the risk from mercury by eating fish and shellfish
is not a health concern. Yet, some fish and shellfish contain
higher levels of mercury that may harm an unborn baby or young
child's developing nervous system.
Your
Vegetarian Pregnancy – Is It Safe? (opens
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Part of preparing for the
important job of becoming a mother includes wanting to do what
you can to make sure you give your baby the best and healthiest
start possible. Upon becoming pregnant, most vegetarian women are
filled with questions about the nutritional requirements of protein,
vitamin B-12, calcium and iron. Some vegetarian women also wonder
why they crave meat during their pregnancy and whether or not they
should give in to those cravings.
Pregnancy
Nutrition Starts Before Conception! (opens
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There
are certain things to ask yourself before considering having
a child. Whether you discuss these matters with your husband
or other partner in life, there are certainly things to consider.
I
am 24 weeks pregnant and have recently been recently told by
my doctor that I need to eat more protein because I have protein
in my urine. I am having a hard time getting enough protein
because I am vegetarian, dairy sensitive and do not care for
soy. Any suggestions? (opens
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What
levels of calcium and magnesium do you recommend for pregnant
moms?
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Pregnancy
Nutrition
Your
Vegetarian Pregnancy - Is it Safe?
Pregnancy Nutrition Starts Before Conception!
I
need to eat more protein because I have protein in my urine.
Levels of calcium and magnesium recommended
for pregnancy
Pregnancy
Health & Wellness
Prenatal
Yoga: Not Just for Relaxation
Can You Color Your Hair While You’re Pregnant?
Nine Homeopathic Months: Pregnancy
Smoking and pregnancy: Is It Ok to Smoke When You’re Pregnant?
Others...
Morning
Sickness
What
You Can Do to Ease Morning Sickness
Nine
Homeopathic Months: Pregnancy
Herbal Allies for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy
Complications - Pregnancy Problems
Diabetic
Pregnancy Foot Care
What You Need to Know About Feeding a Premature Baby
Three Strategies to Prevent Pre-Term Contractions
Things You Can Do to Avoid
an Unnecessary Cesarean
Others...
Labor
Support, Techniques & Procedures
Hypnosis for Childbirth:
What Is It -- And Does It Work?
Coping With Slow Labor
Labor Support: More Than Huff-Puff-Blowww
Use of Cytotec: Drawbacks to Popular Labor-Inducing Drug
Others...
Family
Relations During Pregnancy & Delivery
Tips
to Building a Sibling Relationship
Help Your Marriage Survive a New Baby
Are We Ready for Another Baby?
Siblings at the Baby’s Birth?
Others...
Pregnancy
Homeopathy
Nine
Homeopathic Months: Pregnancy
Herbal
Allies for Pregnant Women
Herbal Allies for Pregnancy Problems
Other
Pregnancy Articles
Keep Cool This Summer
Are We Ready for Another Baby?
Five Mistakes Women Make During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Tips for the Professional Woman
Others...
Baby
Care
To
Circumcise or Not to Circumcise
What You Need to Know About Feeding Your Premature Baby
Hepatitis B: Your Baby’s First Vaccination?
Caring for Your Baby’s
Umbilical Cord
Others...
Postpartum
Articles
10
Tips for Finding a Medical Professional For Your Child
Yoga: More Than Relaxation
When It’s More Than the “Baby Blues”
What
is Attachment Parenting?
Attachment
Parenting: Is It For You?
What
is Attachment Parenting?
The
Science of Attachment
The Chemistry of Attachment
Long Term Attachment Parenting
What exactly is “attachment parenting” as it applies to
all ages?
Articles
on Getting Babies To Sleep
My 6-month-old baby
wakes up almost every hour to breastfeed.
My baby won't nap! She fights sleep but gets fussier and fussier as the day
progresses.
Using White Noise While Babies Sleep
Write a Family Bestseller: “My Sleep Book”
Why Isn't She Sleeping at Night?
Others...
Co-sleeping
and the Family Bed
Tips
for Successful Family Beds
We’re
expecting our first baby soon and thinking about using
a family bed.
Using
a Family Bed - Co Sleeping
Checklist For Safe Cosleeping
Top 10 Uses For a Crib (other than sleeping!)
Co-sleeping and the Media
Others...
Babywearing
- Using Slings
Getting
Back to Basics with Babywearing
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Slings
View our February 2004 sling review series
Natural
Fathering Articles
10 Reasons to Tell
Your Kids Stories
Help Your Hubby Support Breastfeeding
Help
For Overwhelmed Fathers
Natural Fathering
- Save Memories of Your Children
Fathers,
Tell Your Stories
Top 10 Common Sense
Rules for Fathers
Attachment
Parenting Articles
Create a Peaceful
Home Sanctuary
Long Term Attachment Parenting
Can There Be Too Much? - Attachment Parenting
Parenting Style Differences
Caring vs. Caring Too Much
Learning All Day Long
Falling off the AP Wagon
more...
