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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/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/eating_pregnancy.html
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Upside: Easy to use site with very good information on vitamins and minerals to have during pregnancy
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Natural Herbs & Vitamins During
Although medicine has replaced most natural supplements with a synthetic substitute, there are many who still look to natural herbs and vitamins to provide essential nutrition to pregnant women as ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/naturalherbsvitamins.html
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Upside: Describes benefits of supplements and specific recommendations
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Biotin (vitamin H)
Pregnancy supplementation Marginal biotin deficiency has been found to commonly occur during pregnancy. Biotin supplementation during pregnancy is not currently standard practice, and prenatal ...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-biotin.html
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Upside: Very good starting point on bitoin and use during pregnancy
Downside: Text heavy site; scroll down for pregnancy specific information
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 Nutritional considerations Energy Protein Fibre Folic acid Iron Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin D Calcium A ...
www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/nutrition/life_pregnancy1.shtml
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Upside: Detailed information on getting specific vitamins into your diet when pregnant
Downside: Long article over two pages
Prenatal vitamin supplements: A nutritional insurance policy
Do I really need to take a prenatal vitamin? What's in a vitamin supplement that I can't get from food? Is there anything that I won't get in a prenatal supplement? How do I choose a prenatal ...
www.babycenter.com/0_prenatal-vitamin-supplements-a-nutritional-insurance-policy_287.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on the benefits of prenatal vitamins and related advice
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Buying prenatal supplements
Should I take one? What should it contain? Where do I get them? Should I take one?
www.babycenter.ca/pregnancy/nutrition/buyingsupplements/
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Upside: Good advice on prenatal vitamins
Downside: Busy page
How much folic acid should I take while trying to get pregnant?
We're trying to get pregnant, and my doctor told me to start taking folic acid. How much folic acid should I be taking? The recommended daily intake of folic acid for all women of childbearing age is ...
www.babycenter.com/404_how-much-folic-acid-should-i-take-while-trying-to-get-pregna_2232.bc
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Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on taking folic acid before trying to get pregnant
Downside: User postings may not be right for your situation
Prenatal Vitamins
Prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman’s daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/prenatalvitamins.html
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Upside: Very good overview of prenatal vitamins including which to choose
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Prenatal vitamins: Give your baby the best start
Are prenatal vitamins really necessary during pregnancy? You bet! Prenatal vitamins are an important part of pregnancy nutrition. Here's why you need them, when to start taking them and more.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/prenatal-vitamins/PR00160
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Upside: Good overview on the benefits of prenatal vitamins
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Iron and Pregnancy
* Why is it important to get enough iron? * How much iron do I need during pregnancy? * What are the signs of iron deficiency? * Should I take a supplement? * Which foods are high in iron? * Sources ...
healthresources.caremark.com/topic/pregiron
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Upside: Very good article on taking iron during pregnancy
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