During pregnancy, there can be no worse feeling than getting caught in a lurch without a snack. Small, light meals can be lifesavers in staving off morning sickness, keeping weight gain in check and ensuring your energy levels stay strong throughout the day. But not all snacks are created equal - especially for moms-to-be. Consider this your ultimate guide to snacking until … [Read more...] about 4 tips for snacking like a pregnancy pro
Pregnancy Health
Science says ‘Moms, eat your veggies’
A new report of nursing moms comes with a call-to-action: Eat your veggies. In this paper, published in the journal PLOS ONE and led by Purdue University, researchers studied the nutritional makeup of breast milk from moms in the U.S., Mexico and China."Studying the composition of human milk is one of the best guides we have for determining optimal nutrition intake for … [Read more...] about Science says ‘Moms, eat your veggies’
Pregnant? Kick BPA out of your kitchen
Ditch plastics for a healthier baby. That certainly sounds like a crazy claim, but bisphenol-A, a component found in most plastic products, may wreak havoc on developing systems. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 90 percent of Americans have traces of the chemical in their blood streams.What's the harm?BPA has been used to harden plastics for … [Read more...] about Pregnant? Kick BPA out of your kitchen
Sleeping soundly during pregnancy means staying off your back
As if getting a proper night's rest wasn't tough enough during pregnancy, health officials throw expectant moms another curve ball. Not only do you need to contend with that ever-present urge to pee in the middle of the night, but once you've hit the second trimester, snoozing on your back is strictly off limits. Here's why:The vena cavaThere's a major … [Read more...] about Sleeping soundly during pregnancy means staying off your back
Breaking news: Lifesaving test pinpoints pregnancy complications
Wouldn't it be incredible if your doctor already knew your risk for developing complications at the start of your pregnancy? What may seem futuristic to us is already a reality for countless Australian women. Researchers at the University of Adelaide's Robinson Research Institute have created a set of calculations that pinpoint a woman's risk for four potentially fatal … [Read more...] about Breaking news: Lifesaving test pinpoints pregnancy complications