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Vegan Pregnancy - Getting Your Vitamins
You know you need calcium, protein, iron, zinc, folate, B12, and a host of other vitamins. But where do you get them? How much do you need? What are some "power" foods that are packed with tons of ...
www.vegfamily.com/vegan-pregnancy/getting-your-vitamins.htm
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Upside: Good information on getting essential vitamins into your vegan diet during pregnancy
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Pregnancy and the Vegan Diet
Help yourself and others. "My doctor says I have to drink a quart of cow's milk a day; my parents are convinced I'm doing something harmful; and I'm even starting to wonder if my diet is all right." ...
www.vrg.org/nutrition/veganpregnancy.htm
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Upside: Information on how to get the necessary supplements during a vegan pregnancy
Downside: Basic site design; expect lots of scrolling
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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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
Vitamins and Minerals
What You Eat is Just as Important as How Much You Eat Your body is growing a baby, and you need the right kind of fuel to do a good job. Vitamins and minerals help your body use the energy provided ...
www.pregnancy-info.net/vitamins.html
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Upside: Good article on pregnancy and vitamins
Downside: Many ads
Can You Be Vegetarian or Vegan while Pregnant?
Being a vegetarian or a vegan can be an option for a pregnant woman, if you make informed choices. Here are four things to keep in mind: 1. Being sure to get plenty of Vitamin B12, typically found in ...
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Upside: Doctor answers question on being vegetarian or vegan and pregnant and how to get B12
Downside: Limited depth
Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin B12
What is vitamin B12? What foods provide vitamin B12? What is the recommended dietary intake for vitamin B12?
ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminB12.asp
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Upside: Very good information about vitamin B12 and how to get it in your diet
Downside: Text heavy site
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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Prenate Elite is a prescription prenatal vitamin that contains
folic acid, which can prevent birth defects. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of Prenate Elite, including information on the benefits of the vitamins, side effects, and dosing tips.
pregnancy.emedtv.com/prenate-elite/prenate-elite.html
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Upside: Good article on prenate elite vitamins for pregnancy
Downside: Article spans several pages
Choosing a Prenatal Vitamin Supplement
A Checklist for You and Your Doctor Even before you conceive, most health care providers recommend that women take prenatal supplements for vitamins and minerals.
babyfit.sparkpeople.com/articles.asp?id=709
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Upside: Very good article summarizing prenatal supplements
Downside: Related content not easy to notice
