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Women's health requires attention to pregnancy nutrition, cycle safety, and vaginal hygiene mistakes. From understanding magnesium deficiency to evaluating the safety of melatonin and epidurals, prioritizing wellness is essential for every woman.

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Can Certain Foods Increase Fetus Growth?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Jill Corleone, RDN, LD

Before birth, a baby must receive all her nutrition from her mother. While good maternal nutrition is necessary for normal fetal growth, other factors can also be important, such as genetics or disorders that affect the transfer of nutrients across the placenta from the mother to the fetus.