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Eating During Pregnancy
To eat well during pregnancy you must do more than simply increase how much you eat. You must also consider what you eat. Although you need about 300 extra calories a day — especially later in your ...
kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/eating_pregnancy.html
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Upside: Easy to use site with excellent article on what to eat during pregnancy
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Eating During Pregnancy
To eat well during pregnancy you must do more than simply increase how much you eat. You must also consider what you eat. Although you need about 300 extra calories a day — especially later in your ...
www.kidshealth.com/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/eating_pregnancy.html
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Upside: Easy to use site with excellent information on how to eat during pregnancy
Downside: Expect lots of scrolling
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Introduction Pregnancy is one of the most nutritionally demanding periods of a woman’s life. Gestation involves rapid cell division and organ development. An adequate supply of nutrients is essential ...
ific.org/publications/brochures/pregnancybroch.cfm
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Upside: Excellent pregnancy nutrition guide with very detailed information and charts
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Iron Levels in Pregnancy
One of the first tests that your doctor or midwife will do early in the first trimester, is to check blood iron levels. This test is generally run again during the second trimester to determine that ...
www.babiesonline.com/articles/pregnancy/ironlevels.asp
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Upside: Very good article on getting enough iron during your pregnancy
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Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and
pregnancy and infants
www.oilofpisces.com/pregnancy.html
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Upside: Up-to-date scientific research on fish oils
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Meal planning during pregnancy - BabyCenter
Overwhelmed by pregnancy nutrition advice? Find out what a day of healthy eating should look like. What is the Food Guide Pyramid and how can it help me during pregnancy? How large is a serving of ...
www.babycenter.com/0_meal-planning-during-pregnancy_1352495.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on what to eat during pregnancy
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Folic Acid
What you need to know: Folic acid, a B vitamin, helps prevent birth defects of the brain and spinal cord when taken before the end of early pregnancy. It is available in most multivitamins, as a ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/173_769.asp
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Upside: Detailed explanation on different sources of folic acid
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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Eating well balanced meals is important at all times, but it is even more essential when you are pregnant. There are essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that your developing baby needs. Most ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/foodstoavoid.html
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Upside: Very good overview on foods to avoid during pregnancy
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Folic acid: An important way to prevent birth defects
Why do I need folic acid? How much do I need? Should I take a supplement? What are the best food sources? What are signs of a deficiency? Why do I need folic acid? Folic acid (also known as vitamin ...
www.babycenter.com/0_folic-acid-an-important-way-to-prevent-birth-defects_476.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on the benefits of folic acid to prevent birth defects
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Pregnancy nutrition: Essential nutrients when you're eating for
two A balanced diet is the key to pregnancy nutrition. When you're pregnant, eat foods packed with these nutrients.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/pregnancy-nutrition/PR00110
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Upside: Detailed information and specific recommendations on what to eat when pregnant
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