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  • Great Recipes for Pregnant Gals: Introduction

    Hi! I love food, I love being healthy, and I don't like wasting time in the kitchen. To be honest, I don't even like to cook. That combination isn't always compatible. Solution? Get someone else to cook or make it so simply that it becomes painless!

  • Help! Unexplained Weight Gain!

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I would really appreciate a response, as I am worried about the following issue: I am 25 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I was 174 pounds and 5' 7.5" tall prior to becoming pregnant. I expected to be larger than in previous pregnancies and I expected to show sooner. I wasn't prepared for what I currently face, however.

  • Weight Gain

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    Help! I feel terrible about myself!

    My question is about excessive weight gain during pregnancy. Before my pregnancy, I was very happy with my size - 5'6" and 128 pounds. I'm now 23 weeks pregnant and have gained 24 pounds. I'm worried that I'm on track to gain an excessive amount of weight. I'm too afraid to ask my doctor about this because she is very heavy and I don't want to be offensive.

    First and foremost, the baby is doing great - very healthy and growing beautifully.

  • Fitness During a High Risk Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am about six to seven weeks pregnant. I am experiencing bleeding though my doctor says my baby is ok. But because of the continuous bleeding, she asked me to stop all my workouts. Though I was not professional athlete before pregnancy, I was swimming and weight training about 5 times a week. I feel a bit depressed that I am not able to work out.

  • Does Fitness During Pregnancy Help Later?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I'm 2½ months pregnant and I do the curves exercise. I was wondering if after the baby is born if it would be better for me to try the beach body, slim in 6. Does it work better? Will I see faster results?

  • Can I Lose Weight While Pregnant?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    Hello. I'm a 28-year-old who recently found out she was (unexpectedly) pregnant. I realize I'm a little behind the power curve, but I have every incentive now to improve my health. My diet is varied and I eat lots of fruits/vegetables/nuts/lean meats. I just haven't been disciplined enough to limit my portion sizes.

  • Weight Gain During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I am 26 years old and 17 weeks pregnant with my first baby. In the first trimester I lost 9 pounds due to not feeling well and lack of appetite. Since about week 13 my appetite has better, but I have still only gained 2 of the lbs back.

    How quickly should I be gaining and do you suggest any certain foods to help? I have added a boost supplement daily and try to eat a well balanced diet with many snacks in between my meals. My doctor checked my thyroid levels which were normal.

  • What Should a 14-Month-Old be Eating?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    What should a 14-month-old baby be eating?

    Thanks.

  • Nutrition During Your Pregnancy

    It is important that you eat a variety of nutritious foods during your pregnancy to ensure that your body and the baby that is growing inside of you get all the right nutrients, and also to ensure that you control your weight gain. If you choose to eat a variety of nutritious foods, you will be assured of consuming adequate calories and an ideal weight gain.

  • Discomforts of Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids

    Unfortunately, hemorrhoids are not uncommon during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids are varicose (swollen) veins of the rectum and are usually painful. They most often make their appearance during the third trimester.

  • Great Recipes for Pregnant Gals: Introduction

    Hi! I love food, I love being healthy, and I don't like wasting time in the kitchen. To be honest, I don't even like to cook. That combination isn't always compatible. Solution? Get someone else to cook or make it so simply that it becomes painless!

  • Nutrition During Your Pregnancy

    It is important that you eat a variety of nutritious foods during your pregnancy to ensure that your body and the baby that is growing inside of you get all the right nutrients, and also to ensure that you control your weight gain. If you choose to eat a variety of nutritious foods, you will be assured of consuming adequate calories and an ideal weight gain.

  • Weight Gain During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I am 26 years old and 17 weeks pregnant with my first baby. In the first trimester I lost 9 pounds due to not feeling well and lack of appetite. Since about week 13 my appetite has better, but I have still only gained 2 of the lbs back.

    How quickly should I be gaining and do you suggest any certain foods to help? I have added a boost supplement daily and try to eat a well balanced diet with many snacks in between my meals. My doctor checked my thyroid levels which were normal.

  • Help! Unexplained Weight Gain!

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I would really appreciate a response, as I am worried about the following issue: I am 25 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I was 174 pounds and 5' 7.5" tall prior to becoming pregnant. I expected to be larger than in previous pregnancies and I expected to show sooner. I wasn't prepared for what I currently face, however.

  • Top Recommended Exercises During Pregnancy

    Before you begin exercising, remember that it is important to talk to your doctor. If you are already exercising, you may be able to keep up with your routine and adapt it as you grow. Keep your heart rate under 160 beats per minute and avoid overheating, especially in your first trimester.

  • Children's Behavior and Diet

    Does what my child eats affect how he acts day-to-day? Find out more!

  • Fitness During a High Risk Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am about six to seven weeks pregnant. I am experiencing bleeding though my doctor says my baby is ok. But because of the continuous bleeding, she asked me to stop all my workouts. Though I was not professional athlete before pregnancy, I was swimming and weight training about 5 times a week. I feel a bit depressed that I am not able to work out.

  • Artificial Feeding and the Case for Homemade Baby Food

    Recent trends in child nutrition and health have proven that breastfeeding is the best nutritional choice for newborns. But the culture of artificially feeding babies does not stop at the bottle.

  • Weight Gain

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    Help! I feel terrible about myself!

    My question is about excessive weight gain during pregnancy. Before my pregnancy, I was very happy with my size - 5'6" and 128 pounds. I'm now 23 weeks pregnant and have gained 24 pounds. I'm worried that I'm on track to gain an excessive amount of weight. I'm too afraid to ask my doctor about this because she is very heavy and I don't want to be offensive.

    First and foremost, the baby is doing great - very healthy and growing beautifully.

  • Can I Lose Weight While Pregnant?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    Hello. I'm a 28-year-old who recently found out she was (unexpectedly) pregnant. I realize I'm a little behind the power curve, but I have every incentive now to improve my health. My diet is varied and I eat lots of fruits/vegetables/nuts/lean meats. I just haven't been disciplined enough to limit my portion sizes.