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While the positive sign on the pregnancy stick is exciting, the often-accompanying morning sickness is not. It’s about a 50/50 split whether you’ll experience morning sickness or not, and there doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to it. What we do know is that certain home remedies are more effective than others. In most cases, the […]
Fish is one of the healthiest forms of protein and fat around. However, polluted oceans make it increasingly difficult to consume fish that isn’t laden with mercury and other toxins that are less than ideal for your body – not to mention your developing baby. It’s important to note, however, researchers have determined not eating […]
Sushi, Gorgonzola cheese, sandwiches with regular deli meat options – these are back in. Hooray! Cow dairy, chocolate, and cruciferous veggies might have to take a backseat for a while though. What are we talking about here? Yes, that’s right! Your breastfeeding diet. While it’s now safe to partake of all those “no-no” foods that […]
Eating a nutritious and varied diet is extremely important during pregnancy, and our post “Nutrition During Pregnancy” gave basic nutritional guidelines about what to eat while you are pregnant. There are a few scenarios, like experiencing cravings for certain foods and experiencing morning sickness, which can complicate things. There’s no need to worry, though. You can overcome […]
We all know we should eat a nutritious and balanced diet, but that doesn’t mean we always do it. For women, pregnancy is the most important time to make healthy eating a priority because the food you eat is nourishing both you and your baby. Eating a nutritious diet will help you feel good and […]
Vegetarian and vegan diets need special consideration during pregnancy. Our article “Nutrition During Pregnancy” gives general nutritional guidelines about what to eat while you are pregnant, but there is more you need to know if you are a vegetarian or vegan. Can I still eat a vegetarian or vegan diet while I’m pregnant? Yes, you […]