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Why fruits and vegetables are so important Recommended servings Why fruits and vegetables are so important Packed with essential nutrients and full of fiber, fruits and vegetables are an important ...
www.babycenter.com/0_fruits-and-vegetables-fiber-folate-and-more_1695.bc
Upside: Short article on getting enough fruits and vegetables into your diet during pregnancy
Downside: Busy page
healthy pregnancy? I want to follow a good balanced diet while I'm pregnant, but I can't stand most fruits and vegetables. They literally trigger my gag reflex. (I love potatoes, corn, apples, and ...
www.babycenter.com/404_i-dont-like-fruits-or-vegetables-what-can-i-do-to-have-a-hea_4845.bc
Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on getting the proper nutrition during pregnancy despite not liking fruits or vegetables
Downside: User postings may not be right for your situation
Now that you're pregnant, taking care of yourself has never been more important. Of course, you'll probably get advice from everyone - your doctor, family members, friends, co-workers, and even ...
kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/preg_health.html
Upside: Easy to use site with very good information on how and what to eat during pregnancy
Downside: Expect lots of scrolling
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
Upside: Easy to use site with excellent article on what to eat during pregnancy
Downside: Expect some scrolling
Dietary advice for pregnant women This is a unique time, when what you eat not only has an effect on your health, but also on the development and wellbeing of your unborn baby. In this article
www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/nutrition/life_pregnancy1.shtml
Upside: Excellent detailed information on nutrition during pregnancy
Downside: Awkward navigational buttons
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
Upside: Easy to use site with excellent information on how to eat during pregnancy
Downside: Expect lots of scrolling
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
Upside: Excellent pregnancy nutrition guide with very detailed information and charts
Downside: Expect lots of scrolling
A sound pregnancy nutrition plan makes sure that both you and your baby get enough of the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients you both need. It's easy to practice good pregnancy nutrition habits: eat ...
pregnancy.emedtv.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-nutrition.html
Upside: Good article on various foods to eat during pregnancy
Downside: Spans several pages - hard to quickly navigate
When you are pregnant, eating a healthy diet is more important than ever. Everything that you eat or drink will affect your baby's development. Also, a healthy diet will help you maintain your health ...
www.med.umich.edu/obgyn/smartmoms/pregnancy/nutrition/index.htm
Upside: Excellent guide on how to eat during pregnancy including specific foods to eat; small section on vegetarian and vegan diets
Downside: Limited additional links
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
Upside: Very good article on getting enough iron during your pregnancy
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