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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
Upside: Easy to use site with very good information on vitamins and minerals to have during pregnancy
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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
Upside: Detailed article on the benefits of iron and how to increase your iron intake during pregnancy
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
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
Upside: Detailed article on the benefits of prenatal vitamins and related advice
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Should I take one? What should it contain? Where do I get them? Should I take one?
www.babycenter.ca/pregnancy/nutrition/buyingsupplements/
Upside: Good advice on prenatal vitamins
Downside: Busy page
* 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
Upside: Very good article on taking iron during pregnancy
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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/
Upside: Detailed explanation and information on prenatal vitamins with community comments
Downside: Small font; user postings may not be right for you
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www.bizrate.com/vitamins_nutrition/products__keyword--super+nutrition+prenatal+vitamins.html
Upside: Shopping site with pricing information on prenatal supplements and good online retailer ratings
Downside: Hard to shop by store
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
Upside: Good article on pregnancy and vitamins
Downside: Many ads
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 ...
Upside: Doctor answers question on being vegetarian or vegan and pregnant and how to get B12
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It is best to get these nutrients in their food forms. Of course, sometimes – despite your best efforts – you can’t get in all of your necessary nutrients. That’s why we recommend a daily prenatal ...
www.thecradle.com/prenatalnutrition_nutrients
Upside: Helpful advice on which nutrients to eat during pregnancy
Downside: Limited depth