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Fruits and vegetables: Fiber, folate, and more - BabyCenter
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
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Upside: Short article on getting enough fruits and vegetables into your diet during pregnancy
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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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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
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Why do I need iron?
How much iron do I need during pregnancy? Should I take a supplement? Iron: It's good for your blood What are the best food sources of iron? What will happen if I don't get enough iron? How will I ...
www.babycenter.com/0_iron-its-good-for-your-blood_1468.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on the benefits of iron and how to increase your iron intake 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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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
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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
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Prenatal Vitamins
By eating a well-balanced diet, most women can get a good supply of the vitamins, minerals and nutrients needed for pregnancy. However, your doctor will likely prescribe a prenatal multivitamin ...
womenshealth.aetna.com/WH/ihtWH/r.WSIHW000/st.36127/t.36240.html
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Upside: Advice on which prenatal vitamins to take for pregnancy
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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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Prenatal Vitamins
Aside from eating a well-balanced diet, women should be taking prenatal vitamins daily if they are trying to conceive, are already pregnant or if they are breastfeeding. Prenatal vitamins ensure that ...
www.i-am-pregnant.com/encyclopedia/P/Prenatal-Vitamins/
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Upside: Detailed explanation and information on prenatal vitamins with community comments
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