pregnancy diet

  • 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!

  • Preventing Allergies in Children

    QUESTION:

    Dear Livitician,
    I read in American Baby that eating almonds was a way to prevent allergies in children. Is this true? Do they mean food allergies or any kind of allergy (I'm allergic to cats and dust)?

  • Dealing with Pregnancy Nausea

    QUESTION:

    Dear Livitician,
    I have just found out I am about 5 weeks pregnant. I'm suffering from nausea (no big surprise there) and food aversion. Nothing seems desirable to me. I'm concerned about eating enough and giving my baby the right nutrition.

    I work full time in retail so it's hard to find the time and energy to cook or to eat full meals. Add to that I can't seem to find room in my stomach for half a can of soup and I'm at a bit of a loss.

  • Early Pregnancy Nutrition

    One way you can help assure your baby's health is eating right. It also helps you feel good during this physically challenging time. Good nutrition is quite simple when you make the decision to eat well. Read "Nutrition During Early Pregnancy" to learn more.

  • Great Recipes for Pregnant Gals: Mini Almost Pizzas

    Pizza, well almost pizza, ready in 15 minutes. And an easy, non-intimidating, child, husband, non-kitchen type can whip them up with barely a second thought! No time to cook? This recipe will be faster than driving to and waiting in the take out line!

  • 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.

  • Terrible Headaches

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    Hello, I am 25 weeks pregnant and have terrible headaches usually daily. I had them in my first trimester, but they have gotten much worse. Usually they are there when I wake up in the morning and last all day, but sometimes they don't start until around noon.

    I have been on bed rest for the past 6 weeks and will have to be on it until the baby arrives.

    I drink plenty of water 8-10 glasses a day. I have always drank a minimum of 8 glasses a day. Could I be needing more than that because I am accustomed to drinking that much?

  • Staying Slim During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I'm 42. I used to be overweight but managed to lose a lot of weight a year ago. Now I'm pregnant but I wish to stay slim. I intend to continue jogging and aerobics classes and limit my food intake during pregnancy in order to keep my weight down. I have a busy career and often rush meals. I drink a lot of coffee at work and a cigarette accompanies most of my cups of coffees. What nutritional advice can you give?
    Marie

  • Lifting During Pregnancy

    QUESTIONS

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Hi. I'm not sure yet if I'm pregnant or not but I have the symptoms of being pregnant. I have a question about lifting. I work at a place that requires lifting boxes sometimes and I was wondering what weight level would be safe to lift without hurting the baby if I am pregnant?

    Also, what kind of foods can one eat during pregnancy? What kind of exercises are recommended during pregnancy? Thanks for your time and attention.

    Janet

  • Is Caviar Safe During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    Is it recommended or safe to eat fish eggs (red caviar) during pregnancy?

  • DHA Intake During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

    DHA (short for docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid) is critical for brain, eye and central nervous system development and functioning. During pregnancy, developing babies rely on their mothers to get needed DHA.

  • Are Recurrent Yeast Infections Normal?

    I am 13 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child and for some reason I keep getting yeast infections. Is this normal? I have my first appointment coming up in a few days, but I'm getting a little worried. If possible can you give me some advice.

  • Dealing with Pregnancy Nausea

    QUESTION:

    Dear Livitician,
    I have just found out I am about 5 weeks pregnant. I'm suffering from nausea (no big surprise there) and food aversion. Nothing seems desirable to me. I'm concerned about eating enough and giving my baby the right nutrition.

    I work full time in retail so it's hard to find the time and energy to cook or to eat full meals. Add to that I can't seem to find room in my stomach for half a can of soup and I'm at a bit of a loss.

  • Pregnant? Avoid These Foods!

    Now that you're pregnant eating well balanced meals is especially important. What you don't eat is also important for your baby's well being. Most foods are safe; however, there are some foods that you should avoid during pregnancy. Which should you avoid and why?

  • Do Certain Foods Cause Contractions?

    After I eat any kind of carbohydrate I get really strong contractions and stomach pains. Is this okay?

  • Preventing Allergies in Children

    QUESTION:

    Dear Livitician,
    I read in American Baby that eating almonds was a way to prevent allergies in children. Is this true? Do they mean food allergies or any kind of allergy (I'm allergic to cats and dust)?

  • About Pregnancy Weight Gain

    Talking to your doctor about your weight gain is important. Try not to worry if you're slightly above or below these weights.

  • How Can I Avoid Pitocin if My Waters Break Early?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am pregnant with my second child. During my first delivery, my midwife insisted that I receive Pitocin about five hours after my water had broken due to my labor not "progressing." I do not want this to happen with this birth.

    When do you suggest Pitocin and is it really safe? I've been reading about the problems it sometimes causes. Is there anyway to prevent this from happening again?

    Thank you.

  • Is Caviar Safe During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    Is it recommended or safe to eat fish eggs (red caviar) during pregnancy?

  • Preparation Affects Fish Safety During Pregnancy

    Guidelines suggesting that women limit tuna, Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel and Tilefish consumption, to just 6 ounces per week during pregnancy fall short in not emphasizing the importance of fish preparation, and how this influences many of the dangers linked to fish consumption

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