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  • Do I Require More Calcium When Pregnant with Twins?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    Hi I was just wondering if I should be taking more calcium than I am while pregnant with twins?

    I take 120mg in my blackmores pregnancy tablets and,
    600mg worth of caltrate.

    I don't really have much milk, but I do eat a fair amount of cheese.

    What level do I need to reach when pregnant with twins and should I take more calcium supplements to get there as I do not really like dairy products or is there something else I can eat?

  • Can a Picky Eater Have a Good Prenatal Diet?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I know you're suppose to drink lots of milk but I don't like milk. I didn't even like it before I was pregnant.

    I'm also not fond of vegetables. The only veggie I eat are greens and I am a very picky eater.

    I've been trying to figure what types of things to eat I have a list from the doctor but it just does not seem be working. What am I suppose to do about this situation?

  • Got Milk? Calcium May Prevent Hypertension in Pregnancy

    Researchers have discovered a simple solution for a potentially dangerous problem for expectant mothers. Moms-to-be who are at risk for, or have, high blood pressure during their pregnancy may be able to prevent serious medical problems simply by boosting their calcium intake.

  • Keep Up Your Calcium

    Calcium is one of the most ubiquitous elements on the planet and one of the most important for the body. Experts say it's important to remember that calcium has a vital role to play in reducing risk of the bone condition osteoporosis, and in the function of the heart, nerves and muscle.

  • Will Pregnancy Be too Risky with Osteopenia?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am a 36-year-old Brazilian mother of a 5-year-old child and would like to have my second baby. The problem is that in 2000 I broke my left knee and later found out I had osteopenia (a phase before the osteoporosis). Later I also had a rib fracture while I was coughing during a cold episode. It has been treated with calcium and vitamin D supplements and it has shown to be stable so far.

  • Can I Get Too Much Calcium During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    My doctor told me that I need to take 1000 mg of calcium a day during my pregnancy. My prenatal vitamins only have 250 mg of it in them, so I bought calcium pills that are 500 mg each. I take one and a half a day with my prenatal. But I also drink a lot of milk, mostly a litre a day. Is this too much calcium?

    Thank you.
    Chelsy

  • Vitamin Requirements for Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    What is the optimal vitamin requirements for a healthy pregnancy?

    Cindy

  • Is Pop Better Than Nothing?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am 16 weeks pregnant and have quite bad morning sickness. I have had morning sickness for my other two children for the whole pregnancy so I don't think this one will be any different although it does seem to be worse than the other two pregnancies.

  • Can I Take Too Much Calcium?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Hi. I am taking calcium pills as prescribed by my gynae and at the same time drinking Anmum - a fortified milk for pregnant mothers. I wonder if consuming too much calcium is harmful?

    Cheers,
    Jasmine

  • Dealing with Insomnia

    It's common for a mom to be lying awake in bed while her baby or toddler is snoozing blissfully. Unfortunately, low quantity and poor quality (= depth) of sleep erode a mother's health and well-being, and give her a strong shove down the slippery slope toward depression.

  • Dealing with Insomnia

    It's common for a mom to be lying awake in bed while her baby or toddler is snoozing blissfully. Unfortunately, low quantity and poor quality (= depth) of sleep erode a mother's health and well-being, and give her a strong shove down the slippery slope toward depression.

  • Will Pregnancy Be too Risky with Osteopenia?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am a 36-year-old Brazilian mother of a 5-year-old child and would like to have my second baby. The problem is that in 2000 I broke my left knee and later found out I had osteopenia (a phase before the osteoporosis). Later I also had a rib fracture while I was coughing during a cold episode. It has been treated with calcium and vitamin D supplements and it has shown to be stable so far.

  • Got Milk? Calcium May Prevent Hypertension in Pregnancy

    Researchers have discovered a simple solution for a potentially dangerous problem for expectant mothers. Moms-to-be who are at risk for, or have, high blood pressure during their pregnancy may be able to prevent serious medical problems simply by boosting their calcium intake.

  • Can I Get Too Much Calcium During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    My doctor told me that I need to take 1000 mg of calcium a day during my pregnancy. My prenatal vitamins only have 250 mg of it in them, so I bought calcium pills that are 500 mg each. I take one and a half a day with my prenatal. But I also drink a lot of milk, mostly a litre a day. Is this too much calcium?

    Thank you.
    Chelsy

  • Vitamin Requirements for Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    What is the optimal vitamin requirements for a healthy pregnancy?

    Cindy

  • Can I Take Too Much Calcium?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Hi. I am taking calcium pills as prescribed by my gynae and at the same time drinking Anmum - a fortified milk for pregnant mothers. I wonder if consuming too much calcium is harmful?

    Cheers,
    Jasmine

  • Is Pop Better Than Nothing?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am 16 weeks pregnant and have quite bad morning sickness. I have had morning sickness for my other two children for the whole pregnancy so I don't think this one will be any different although it does seem to be worse than the other two pregnancies.

  • Does Prenatal Diet Affect Gender?

    Can environmental factors such as diet result in condition that may favor conception of a boy or a girl? Find out.

  • Keep Up Your Calcium

    Calcium is one of the most ubiquitous elements on the planet and one of the most important for the body. Experts say it's important to remember that calcium has a vital role to play in reducing risk of the bone condition osteoporosis, and in the function of the heart, nerves and muscle.

  • Can a Picky Eater Have a Good Prenatal Diet?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I know you're suppose to drink lots of milk but I don't like milk. I didn't even like it before I was pregnant.

    I'm also not fond of vegetables. The only veggie I eat are greens and I am a very picky eater.

    I've been trying to figure what types of things to eat I have a list from the doctor but it just does not seem be working. What am I suppose to do about this situation?