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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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BBC - Health - Healthy living - Pregnancy
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
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Upside: Excellent detailed information on nutrition during pregnancy
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Pregnancy Nutrition
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
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Upside: Good article on various foods to eat during pregnancy
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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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11 "fast" foods a pregnant woman could love (and five to avoid)
email e-mail print print Highlights Healthy fast foods Foods to avoid One of the luxuries of modern living is that it's easy to buy convenience foods that taste good — it's just too bad they're full ...
www.babycenter.com/0_11-fast-foods-a-pregnant-woman-could-love-and-five-to-avoid_1313899.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on eating fast food during pregnancy with helpful advice
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Iron: It's good for your blood
Why do I need iron? How much iron do I need during pregnancy? Should I take a supplement? What are the best food sources of iron? What will happen if I don't get enough iron? How will I know if I ...
www.babycenter.com/0_iron-its-good-for-your-blood_1468.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on the benefits of including iron in your diet 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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Red raspberry leaf
Pregnancy The leaves contain high concentrations of several vitamins and minerals because of the plant's secondary compounds. As a result, it is used as an aid for pregnancy and delivery.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_raspberry_leaf
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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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