10 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

Take a Prenatal Vitamin

Even when you're still trying to conceive, it's smart to start taking prenatal vitamins. Your baby's neural cord, which becomes the brain and spinal cord, develops within the first month of pregnancy, so it's important you get essential nutrients, like folic acid, calcium, and iron, from the very start.

Diarrhea And Pregnancy

Pregnancy Test Online Diarrhea and pregnancy often go along with each other. In fact, diarrhea is among the most common symptoms that are experienced by pregnant women especially during the early part of pregnancy. Although common, the combination of diarrhea and pregnancy can become serious if no intervention is applied. Serious diarrhea can lead to progressing decrease in consciousness of a person which may cause death in worst cases.

Information About Pregnancy & Trying to Conceive Baby

There's no time like now to start preparing your body, spiritually, emotionally, and physically for pregnancy. Whether this is your first time or you're just hoping to conceive your second baby, there's a lot that your partner can do right now to increase your odds of giving birth to a healthy baby.Am I supposed to schedule a checkup with my doctor before trying to conceive or visit when I'm already pregnant?

15 Pregnancy Power Foods

Eggs

Many women develop aversions to meat while pregnant. Eggs are an excellent alternative protein source, since they contain all the essential amino acids your body needs, says Hattner. There's nothing better for a quick dinner than an omelet with lots of chopped vegetables and a bit of cheese. If cooking aromas make you feel sick, hard-boil a batch of eggs to keep on hand in the refrigerator: Eat them whole for grab-and-go breakfasts and snacks, or chop them up into green salads.

A Food Guide for Pregnant Women

Red-Light Foods
During your pregnancy there are a few things that might stress you out, but eating shouldn't be one of them. Unfortunately, all of the advice you hear -- from friends, family, and yes, even total strangers -- about what is and isn't safe during pregnancy is enough to confuse anyone. "There are a lot of old wives' tales out there," says Elizabeth Ward, RD, of Reading, Massachusetts. So if you're wondering what's okay to eat (and whether you have to give your favorite foods the boot for nine months), check out our guide.

 The 10 best foods for pregnancy

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  Eating for two can be a nerve-wracking responsibility, especially with so much conflicting information.
  Is it important to eat enough fish, or does it contain too much mercury? Do you need meat for protein, or is it too fatty? Are eggs okay, or do they have too much cholesterol?
  It's enough to make you want to throw your hands up and dive into the nearest bag of candy bars. There are lots of ways to ensure that you and your baby are getting the nutrients you both need.
  Here's some advice from nutrition experts on their top pregnancy foods. You don't need to like or eat them all, but pick and choose your favorites to give your pregnancy a nutritional boost.
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  Eggs
  "It's amazing what you get in one egg for only about 90 calories," says Elizabeth Ward, dietitian and author ofExpect the Best, Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy.
  In addition to more than 12 vitamins and minerals, eggs contain lots of quality protein, which is essential for pregnancy.
  "Your baby's cells are growing at an exponential rate, and every cell is made of protein," Ward explains. "Plus, as a pregnant woman, you have your own protein needs."
  Eggs are also rich in choline, which promotes your baby's overall growth and brain health, while helping prevent neural tube defects. Some eggs even contain omega-3 fats, important for both brain and vision development. (Brands that have omega-3s will probably state it on the label. Look for DHA-enriched eggs because those contain the most beneficial form of omega-3s.)
  As for the egg's bad rap about cholesterol? Not warranted, says Ward. It turns out that eating saturated fat does much more damage to your cholesterol level than eating the cholesterol naturally found in food.
  And while eggs are high in cholesterol, they're also relatively low in saturated fat, with only about 1 1/2 grams per egg.
  "Healthy women with normal blood cholesterol can consume one to two eggs a day as part of a balanced diet low in saturated fat," Ward says. But if cholesterol is a concern for you, substitute egg whites for whole eggs.
  Need more convincing? Eggs are cheap, easy, quick, and versatile. When you're too exhausted to cook a full meal, a couple of hard-boiled or scrambled eggs are just the ticket.
  
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  Salmon
  Not only is salmon rich in high-quality protein, says Ward, but it's also an exceptionally good source of omega-3 fats, which are good for your baby's development – and may help boost your mood. And unlike swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and shark, salmon has low amounts of methylmercury, a compound that can be harmful to your baby's developing nervous system.
  Just remember that even for salmon and other low-mercury fish, such as canned light tuna and pollock, the FDA recommends eating no more than 12 ounces per week to avoid ingesting too much mercury.
  

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