After the emotional and physical pain of a miscarriage one more burden is laden on you -- the wait for your hormones to return to normal.

Although the reasons are not fully understood, pregnant women are at an increased risk for developing nonchronic gastritis. Gastritis manifests itself in a variety of ways. You may experience of symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, excessive hiccups, heartburn, indigestion and dark stools.

Many pregnant women are deficient in biotin, according to a 2009 article published in the "Journal of Nutrition."

Edible seaweed comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Commonly used in various of Asian dishes, fresh and dried seaweed options provide essential nutrients such as fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals.

Your nutritional needs change when you become pregnant. The base of your diet -- rich with whole grains, dairy, lean proteins and whole fruits and vegetables -- doesn't change. The amount of these foods does, and you need to pay special attention to several key nutrients.

L-arginine is a chemical building block known as an amino acid. The "L" in the name refers to the left-handed configuration of the molecule. Amino acids form the molecular foundation of proteins. Arginine in particular also has several specific functions.

In the world of sports supplements, creatine is a rarity -- a substance with a proven track record of safety and effectiveness that is allowed by all major competitive governing bodies. It has also shown promise in treating a number of chronic diseases, and is available over the counter at modest cost.

Although spicy foods will not harm your developing fetus during pregnancy, they might affect you. While many expectant mothers can tolerate spicy foods without problems, others experience heartburn and digestive problems.

Probiotics are live bacteria, taken as a supplement or in cultured foods, to replenish the good bacteria that normally live in your intestines. A variety of factors including stress, antibiotics and sickness can decrease these beneficial bacteria.

A lot of physical changes happen to your body during nine months of pregnancy. You might be wondering if it's possible to get your pre-pregnancy body back.

Arnica montana, an herb that also known as wolf’s bane, leopard’s bane and mountain arnica, is not safe for anyone, including pregnant women, to take by mouth, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Coconut flesh, also known as coconut meat, is the solid white part of the coconut's interior. Other edible parts of the coconut include the coconut milk liquid, which is surrounded by a layer of flesh, or coconut water which is extracted from the milk.