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Do I need antenatal supplements?
Though you may eat a well-balanced diet, there is still a chance that you may also need antenatal supplements.
Folic acid
Taking
folic acid three months before trying for a baby can increase your odds of conceiving. There are many benefits found in taking this supplement...
Folic acid and spina bifida
Even though folate is found in foods such as liver, leafy green vegetables and whole grain bread, it’s recommended you start taking a daily 400mcg
folic acid (the synthetic form of folate) be . . .
Getting pregnant concerns
When deciding to become pregnant there are countless concerns about how it will affect your life. Everything from wether dieting is safe to if
folic acids should be taken are on the top of the list.
Healthy diet guide for dad-to-be
Apart from investing in a few foods with aphrodisiac qualities, Dads-to-be should also make sure they are eating nutritiously prior to conception. This is because there is a direct link between what y . . .
Health and beauty
Modern life is stressful and although pregnancy is an exciting time, it can also take its toll on your body. In addition to gentle exercise there are others things you should take into account that wi . . .
Common sleep problems in pregnancy
Nothing is more depressing than realizing you’re the only person awake within a 20-mile radius but poor sleep is another one of those pregnancy niggles. As your uterus expands, you’ll need to go to th . . .
Anemia during pregnancy
Iron-deficiency
anemia is common in pregnancy. Your blood volume increases by half but your
hemoglobin levels often don‘t keep up – so your blood supply is effectively
diluted. Hemoglobin is the ox . . .
What is the AFP test?
This
refers to a blood test called the alpha-fetoprotein test, which assesses your
risk of having a baby with a neural tube defect such as spina bifida. This means ‘split spine’ and
occurs when one . . .
Reflux in babies
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is different from the spitting up that many babies do if they’ve taken in too much milk.
It happens more consistently and your baby is likely t . . .