Category: Pregnancy Health

Is it safe to get a bikini wax while pregnant?

Of you are in your second or third trimesters you should avoid doing any activities that require lying on your back for long periods of time because it can cause lightheadedness or even fainting. But is bikini wax safe while pregnant?

What is healthy weight gain during pregnancy?

By Brigham and Women's Hospital

How much you should see in weight gain during pregnancy depends on how much you weigh before becoming pregnant. Experts typically advise that if you are: Underweight, you gain 28 to 40 pounds Healthy weight, you gain 25 to 35 pounds Overweight, you gain 15 to 25 pounds Obese, you...

Microbiome, birth, and baby: What you need to know

By Kristy Rodriguez

The microbiome plays a big role in our overall health and well-being. This is true for even the tiniest of us, newborn babies.Find out exactly what the microbiome is and how it plays a role in your baby's overall health, especially at the time of birth.

Preeclampsia: A common pregnancy complication

By Dr. Denise Howard

Pregnancy and delivery usually occur without problems, but it is important to be aware of the possible complications. Preeclampsia is a condition unique to pregnancy and has the potential to be life-threatening. What is preeclampsia? It is a syndrome that occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy which includes high blood...

Delicious tips for upping your omega-3 intake during pregnancy

By Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RDN author of Born To Eat & the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies

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...

Is a vegan pregnancy safe for my baby?

By Brigham and Women's Hospital

As long as you are eating a healthy, well-balanced diet with plenty of protein, a vegan pregnancy is a safe choice. Keep tabs on these nutrients if you're planning a vegan pregnancy.

Book Review: Real Food for Pregnancy

By Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RDN author of Born To Eat & the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies

Not only can pregnancy be challenging, but it can also be confusing. Eat this. Don’t eat that. Advice coming from everyone and in every direction, from your grandmother to your well-intentioned best friend. Even as a dietitian revisiting research is important to stay abreast on current recommendations particularly around pregnancy....

8 Best Folic Acid Foods to Eat Prior to Getting Pregnant

By Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RDN author of Born To Eat & the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies

What’s the Big Deal with Folic Acid Folic acid is indeed a big deal. This important B-Vitamin plays a role in cell division and growth, RNA and DNA synthesis, and brain health. It is strongly encouraged that women planning to get pregnant should supplement with Folic Acid for a full...

FDA updates its guidelines on fish and pregnancy. We decode them.

By Suzanne Greenidge-Hewitt

In January 2017, the FDA revised its recommendations, making them easier to follow for parents-to-be. The FDA issued advice on consumption for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and parents in an effort to encourage eating safe fish during pregnancy.

Is it harmful to work night shifts while pregnant?

By Pregnancy Editors

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...

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