During pregnancy, your daily requirements for some nutrients are significantly higher than those for non-pregnant women, requiring extra attention to ensure you’re getting enough key nutrients, ...
Pregnancy is a time of transformation and growth, not just for the expectant mother but also for the developing baby. The nutritional choices made during this period play a pivotal role in the ...
During pregnancy, the basic principles of healthy eating remain the same — get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. However, a few nutrients in a pregnancy diet ...
SHREVEPORT, La. - Today in the kitchen, the focus is on nutrition and how to nourish the body through the many phases of pregnancy. The biggest takeaway is that pregnancy nutrition is about nutrient ...
A staggering 70 percent of pregnant women exceed recommended intakes of added sugars, sodium and saturated fats. Additionally, more than half gain excess weight during pregnancy, risking the mother’s ...
Knowing what to eat during pregnancy can be confusing at the best of times. Factor in morning sickness, cravings and everything else that comes with growing a tiny human inside you, it can be ...
New research reveals that expectant mothers taking multivitamins can support a child’s brain development, but only when their diet isn’t doing the job. Study: Maternal Diet Quality and Multivitamin ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A woman's overall diet during pregnancy may not be related to her child's risk of developing wheezing problems by preschool age, a new study suggests. Wheezing refers to a ...
While nutrition, fitness, and emotional well-being are all key pillars of pregnancy planning, oral health deserves a spot on ...
Much as we would love otherwise, we know being pregnant isn't a free pass to consume anything and everything in front of us.
When we think about preparing for a healthy pregnancy and baby, most advice focuses on women. Such advice might include good nutrition, taking dietary supplements, avoiding alcohol or smoking and ...