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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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Smart Moms: Nutrition
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
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Upside: Excellent guide on how to eat during pregnancy including specific foods to eat; small section on vegetarian and vegan diets
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No meat? No worries: Diet for a healthy (vegetarian) pregnancy
How can I make sure I'm getting the nutrients I need from a vegetarian diet? Diet recommendations Vegetarian recipes How can I make sure I'm getting the nutrients I need from a vegetarian diet? "Many ...
www.babycenter.com/0_no-meat-no-worries-diet-for-a-healthy-vegetarian-pregnancy_1313874.bc
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Upside: Good article on being vegetarian and pregnant
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Nutrition for Pregnant Women
A pregnant woman's nutrition directly influences the course of the pregnancy and normal fetal development, and also the long-term health of the mother and child. In the first half of pregnancy, ...
www.healthandage.com/public/health-center/29/article/2663/Nutrition-for-Pregnant-Women.html
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Upside: Good article with specific information on what to eat during pregnancy
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What is Safe to Eat During Pregnancy?
Most conscientious pregnant women wonder what is safe to eat during pregnancy — now that there's a baby onboard, you have someone besides yourself to worry about. For the most part, most of your ...
www.pregnancyetc.com/what-is-safe-to-eat-during-pregnancy.htm
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Upside: Article with specific details about what is safe to eat and which aren't during pregnancy
Downside: Small font
No, there's no reason to put the kibosh on all fish. Loaded with
protein, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids, fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet. But you're right to be cautious. Nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of methylmercury ...
www.babycenter.com/404_should-i-be-concerned-about-mercury-levels-in-fish-during-pr_2657.bc
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Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on eating fish during pregnancy with detailed chart on specific fish
Downside: User postings may not be right for your situation
Pregnancy and Diet
Q. What are diet or nutritional needs for pregnant women? A. The "pickles and ice cream" preferences and other appetite cravings in pregnant women usually reflect changes in nutritional needs. Such ...
www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/pregnancy/pregnancydiet/index.php
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Upside: Answers to specific questions about nutrition during pregnancy
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Nutrition During Pregnancy:
Part I: Weight Gain, Part II: Nutrient Supplements In Part I of Nutrition During Pregnancy, the authors call for revisions in recommended weight gains for pregnant women. They explore relationships ...
books.nap.edu/books/0309041384/html/272.html
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Upside: Online book for diet and weight during pregnancy based on research
Note: You can view the book online for free
Nutrition for Planning and Preparing for Pregnancy
There is so much advice out there; how do I choose what to eat? Why are folic acid (or folate) and iron so important? What is considered "healthy eating" for women who are planning to become ...
www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10296
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Upside: Answers many question to common question about how to eat during pregnancy
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Food Safety During Pregnancy
Quick Facts... * During pregnancy, changes in hormones cause a woman’s immune system to become suppressed, so that it is harder to fight off infections. * The 6.5 million women who are pregnant each ...
www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/FOODNUT/09372.html
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Upside: Helpful information on how to handle different foods and their safety during pregnancy
Downside: Basic site design
