What seafood and cheeses are safe to eat during pregnancy? Calculating daily caloric needs while avoiding foods that cause bloating or indigestion is essential for both maternal health and fetal development.
It's important to get certain vitamins and minerals in your pregnancy diet, and Brussels sprouts are one way to ingest some of the nutrients you need. They're also safe to eat while you're pregnant, as long as you prepare them properly.
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Many herbal teas are off-limits while you're pregnant, but white tea in plain form isn't an herbal tea. White tea is safe in small amounts during pregnancy, but check with your doctor before adding it your diet. The tea can contain caffeine and other compounds that are potentially harmful for you or your unborn baby.
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Milk and other dairy products provide significant nutrients for pregnant women. While it is possible to obtain the nutrients in milk from other sources, milk consumption in pregnancy has been associated with better pregnancy outcomes in clinical research.
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Unsalted butter is no more or less nutritious than salted butter. Butter in general is not the best choice during pregnancy because of its high fat content, but the occasional indulgence won't cause harm. Opt for organic butter that is free of hormones or additives when possible.
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When the word “steroids” is mentioned, most people automatically assume the speaker is discussing the illegal use of anabolic steroids for performance enhancement. In fact, physicians prescribe steroids for various conditions, including the improvement of your body’s ability to increase healthy lean body mass.
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As a general rule, it's a good idea to avoid heavy lifting during pregnancy. According to the book "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth," you should be able to lift objects of up to 25 lbs. with no problems.
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Avocado is a buttery, high-fat fruit best known as the primary ingredient in guacamole. Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, avocados provide an excellent source of balanced nutrition during all stages of life. No compounds in avocado are known or suspected to cause pregnancy complications.
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Bactrim belongs to the class of drugs called sulfa drugs. Bactrim contains sulfamethoxazole, a form of sulfa and trimethoprim, a man-made antibiotic that enhances the effect of sulfamethoxazole. Sulfites in foods, despite the name similarity, have no connection to sulfa drugs.
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Eating a healthy diet is important for everyone, but it becomes even more so when you are pregnant. This is because you need more nutrients to support your condition and, in terms of quality, you really are eating for two. What goes into your mouth affects your baby’s health as well as your own.
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Morning sickness makes it difficult to keep food down when you are pregnant. Although the condition is called “morning” sickness, it can occur at any time of the day or night. Making changes to your diet can help you tolerate foods more easily and reduce nausea and vomiting.
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Diet plays an integral role in treating cancer, a disease characterized by abnormal cells that multiply uncontrollably and destroy normal cells and tissue. Nonetheless, there are certain types of foods you need to avoid while receiving radiation treatment.
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If you enjoy a cup of hot tea, you may be wondering if you can continue this habit once you get a positive pregnancy test. While you should avoid certain herbal teas while you are expecting, others are safe to drink and may even offer some benefits.
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Cholestasis is a liver condition that occurs only during pregnancy. The American Pregnancy Association notes that it is most common during the third trimester, and that it typically goes away within a few days after the mother gives birth. The most common symptom is severe itching, which can be extremely uncomfortable.
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When you're pregnant, you naturally want to do everything you can to protect your unborn child and ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible. You might not think that enjoying an occasional piece of licorice could be harmful. Unfortunately, licorice contains a chemical that can hurt your unborn baby.
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Women routinely are advised to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet during pregnancy. According to childbirth educator Amy Haas, writing in "Midwifery" magazine, pregnant women should eat at least three servings of vegetables daily -- two servings of green and one of yellow vegetables.
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Light-headedness, or dizziness, is a very common symptom during pregnancy. Your body is going through some massive changes – weight gain, hormonal shifts, an increase in blood volume and fluctuating blood pressure – that affect your blood flow and can make you feel dizzy.
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Bacteria intestinal infections can cause serious complications in pregnancy. Raw eggs can spread salmonella bacteria as well as listeria or Toxoplasma gondii, the bacteria that causes toxoplasmosis.
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When you hear the word sushi, what often comes to mind first is raw fish. Unfortunately, organizations like the American Pregnancy Association do not recommend that pregnant women consume raw fish.
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Pregnancy is a highly emotional time in the lives of most women. Some women find themselves feeling angry despite believing that pregnancy should be a happy, blissful time.
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In the 1980s, previously little-known bacteria such as salmonella suddenly gained prominence, thanks to numerous outbreaks of food poisoning. In the case of salmonella, authorities quickly traced the source of the infection to eggs.
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