What are the essential dietary restrictions, hormonal markers, and physical recovery strategies for a healthy pregnancy and postpartum transition?
Although high in fat, hamburgers do contain some nutrients beneficial to you and your baby, including iron and protein. Proper preparation is key to enjoying ground meat without risking bacterial illness, however. Opt for the leanest possible ground beef to make your hamburger a little healthier.
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At six weeks' gestation, the only visual sign a woman has of her pregnancy is the pink indicator that revealed her pregnancy test to be positive. At this early stage in your baby's development -- you can't see him -- but he is already forming lungs, a nose, a jaw and a palate.
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Because of hormone-related relaxation of the intestinal muscles, reduced physical activity, a low-fiber diet and anxiety, constipation is a common side effect of pregnancy.
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Some types of soft cheese are unsafe for consumption during pregnancy because they may contain a bacteria called listeria. An infection with the listeria bacteria, called listeriosis, causes mild flu-like symptoms in the mother.
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You may have heard that contaminants make fish unsafe for consumption during pregnancy, but salmon is an exception.
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When you find out you're expecting, everything changes. You are charged with the tremendous responsibility of ensuring that you and your child grow together in good health. There will be vitamins to take, doctor's appointments to make, and of course, you'll have to watch what you eat.
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Most women have no trouble packing on pounds over the course of their pregnancy. Extra food and calories give your baby the nutrients he needs to grow and allow you to build fat stores for breast feeding.
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