Health Pregnant Tips

For when you  just can't  with salmon and kale.

Early Pregnancy Symptoms: 17 Signs to Look For

Pregnancy diet: What to eat and what to avoid

These healthy choices have the nutrients that you and your growing baby need. 1 Fortified Breakfast Cereal You knew folate was important before conception and during your first few weeks of  pregnancy , but your needs for the B vitamin stay high the whole nine months. Experts advise getting 400 micrograms per day through vitamin supplements or fortified foods (breakfast cereal is an easy way to do it, since many brands contain 400 micrograms per bowl), and another 200 micrograms through foods that are naturally high in folate, such as asparagus and black-eyed peas. 2 David Prince Dried Beans & Lentils All women need 10 extra grams of protein a day during  pregnancy  (for a total of at least 60 grams); beans and lentils are an excellent source, with about 15 grams per cup. They're also high in fiber, which helps to combat constipation. And 1 cup of cooked lentils meets half of your daily folate requirement. "Add them to rice dishes and ...

Food allergy advice for you and your baby

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Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy 2 Cravings and food aversions During pregnancy, many women experience  aversions  to particular foods, meaning the never want to eat them. They may also have  cravings  for at least one type of food. It’s unclear why women develop food cravings or aversions during pregnancy. However, researchers believe hormones play a role. Common cravings during pregnancy include: chocolate spicy foods fruits comfort foods, such as mashed potatoes and pizza It’s fine to give in to these cravings sometimes, especially if you crave foods that are a part of a healthy diet. However, you should try to limit your intake of junk food and processed foods. Food aversions may only be problematic if they involve foods that are important for the baby’s growth and development. Talk to your doctor if you have adverse reactions to foods you should be eating during pregnancy. Your doctor can suggest other foods or supplements to compensate for...

Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy 1

Listeria (food poisoning) Listeria is a type of bacteria carried in some foods that can lead to miscarriage or infect a newborn baby. Pregnant women can reduce their risk of listeria by eating wisely. Follow hygienic food handling tips to avoid the risk of listeria. What is listeria? Listeria is a bacterium ( Listeria monocytogenes ) that is common in the environment, and is carried by many farm animals and pets. You can be infected by listeria if you eat contaminated food.  Some foods are riskier than others  – the riskiest are those eaten raw or inadequately cooked. Listeriosis the name of the infection caused by listeria. It is rare, but potentially serious, especially for a fetus or newborn. Each year in Australia, about 150 people are hospitalised due to listeriosis, and a small number die. Listeriosis symptoms Many people exposed to listeria remain healthy. Some have no symptoms, while others have vomiting and diarrhoea, which is normally ...