To eat fish or not? That is the question There's no doubt you have heard many opinions on eating fish during pregnancy. Everyone from your doctor to your mother seems to have an opinion. Why should you eat fish during pregnancy? After all, too much methylmercury contained in fish can cause birth defects and affect the growing baby’s brain. However, due to the many benefits of … [Read more...] about FDA updates its guidelines on fish and pregnancy. We decode them.
Pregnancy Health
Delicious tips for upping your omega-3 intake during pregnancy
Are you getting enough omega-3s in your pregnancy diet? This type of unsaturated fat is critical for baby's brain development, and helps support your heart and brain health as well. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends 250 milligrams daily of one particular type of omega-3, docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA. DHA can be found in supplement form or in many of the foods we … [Read more...] about Delicious tips for upping your omega-3 intake during pregnancy
Is it harmful to work night shifts while pregnant?
While there is some research that has evaluated the potential risks of shift work on pregnant women, studies have been small and have had conflicting results. Some of the specific outcomes studied included the risk of pre-term delivery, low birth weight, and a condition called pre-clampsia. Overall, evidence of low birth weight and pre-term delivery was found to be very small … [Read more...] about Is it harmful to work night shifts while pregnant?
Pregnancy overtime: What to expect if you pass your due date
There comes a time in every woman's pregnancy when the phrase, "When's your due date?" is enough to make her cringe. If you're approaching your final weeks and worried you'll go straight past your estimated delivery date, there's no need to panic. We've laid out all the details on what's at risk when you go into overtime and what happens next. How accurate are due dates … [Read more...] about Pregnancy overtime: What to expect if you pass your due date
Postpartum hair loss: 5 things you need to know
A woman’s body goes through countless changes during and after pregnancy, but one aspect of motherhood that many may not expect is the sometimes sudden and severe hair loss that can occur after baby is born. Dr. Alan J. Bauman, a Board-certified hair restoration physician, joined Pregnancy Magazine to share the facts on new mom hair loss that every woman should … [Read more...] about Postpartum hair loss: 5 things you need to know