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Is it safe to drink tap water when I'm pregnant?
This has been a hard issue to get a handle on. Some studies suggest that, in some areas, drinking tap water during pregnancy is associated with miscarriage, birth defects, and lower birth weights. ...
www.babycenter.com/406_is-it-safe-to-drink-tap-water-when-im-pregnant_1246879.bc
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Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on drinking tap water during pregnancy
Downside: User postings may not be right for your situation
Lead in Water: Questions and Answers
How does lead get into my tap water? Measures taken during the last two decades have greatly reduced exposures to lead in tap water. These measures include actions taken under the requirements of the ...
www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/faq/leadinwater.htm
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Upside: Detailed article with information about lead in water and mention of pregnancy
Downside: May not be right for your situation
Food-borne Risks in Pregnancy
When a pregnant woman eats right, she helps ensure that her baby gets all the nutrients needed for healthy growth and development. A healthy, well-balanced diet includes: * Protein foods (meats, ...
www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1152.asp
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Upside: Detailed explanation risky foods to avoid during pregnancy
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What's safe to drink during pregnancy?
What's safe and what's not? Pregnancy-friendly cocktail recipes Share & compare Quenching your thirst during pregnancy can be complicated. What's allowed, and what's potentially harmful to your baby? ...
www.babycenter.com/0_whats-safe-to-drink-during-pregnancy_1651807.bc
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Upside: Short article with specific beverages to avoid and recipes for non-alcoholic drinks during pregnancy
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Foods to Avoid When You're Pregnant
Steer clear of foods that pose health risks for you and your baby When you're pregnant, eating for two means many things, and one of them is steering clear of foods that pose health risks for you and ...
www.webmd.com/baby/features/foods-to-avoid-when-youre-pregnant
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Upside: Article with detailed discussion which foods to avoid during pregnancy
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Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy - National Guidelines for the
Childbearing Years Food Safety Caffeine - Updated 2005 Artificial Sweeteners Herbal Teas and Preparations Food-borne Illnesses Potential Chemical Contamination of Food
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Upside: Canadian government site's information on safety of different foods like caffeine, artificial sweeteners and water during pregnancy
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Things You Should and Should Not Do During Pregnancy
There are quite a few things you can do during your pregnancy to help improve your and your baby's health. You can also avoid risks that can complicate or terminate a pregnancy. For example, you ...
www.bygpub.com/natural/pregnancy.htm
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Upside: Information for various things that you can and cannot do safely during pregnancy
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Mercury
If a woman is exposed to high levels of mercury while she is pregnant, her health and the baby's health are threatened. A woman can take several actions to help reduce the amount of mercury she and ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_15759.asp
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Upside: Detailed explanation on eating mercury and fish during pregnancy
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Caffeine and Pregnancy
Too much caffeine isn’t good for you or your baby. Start trying to limit how much coffee, strong tea and soft drinks you consume. Water, 100% juice and milk are good alternatives that will provide ...
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-gs/know-savoir/caffeine_e.html
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Upside: Canadian government's site with detailed information on the safety of caffeine and products with caffeine during pregnancy
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Dance as Exercise in Pregnancy
Dance during pregnancy is a safe way to exercise, stay fit, and have fun. Most healthy women can dance throughout their pregnancy. The following tips will help you have a safe and rewarding ...
www.healthline.com/yodocontent/pregnancy/dance.html
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Upside: Good information on the safety of dancing, including tap dancing, during pregnancy
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