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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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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
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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
Downside: Long article over two pages
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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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
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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
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
Downside: Small font; user postings may not be right for you
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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Prenatal Supplements
Vitamins are very important to the developing fetus. However, you should be aware that overdoing supplements can cause grave problems in the baby, so consult your physician before taking any vitamins ...
life.familyeducation.com/pregnancy/health/36571.html
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Upside: Summary of first trimester basics including supplements to take
Downside: Need to scroll down to find vitamin info
