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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.
Healthy diet guide for a mom-to-be
Now that you are eating for two, it is even more important to make sure you are getting a well-balanced diet.
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 . . .
Caffeine and breastfeeding
If you’re breastfeeding two things are almost certain: you’re going to feel thirstier than usual, as your breast milk is largely manufactured from fluids you consume; and you’ll be more tired, because . . .
Eating well while breastfeeding.
If you've chosen to breastfeed, you've made a great decision, as you’re giving your baby the best start in life. But your choice to breastfeed means you need to take extra special care . . .
Foods to avoid
Once
you start giving your baby solid food keep in mind that some foods
won’t be suitable for her immature digestive system… SaltSteer
well clear of salt where your baby is concerned, as her i . . .
The vegetarian baby
Your baby will be just as happy and healthy as every other baby if you’re raising her as a vegetarian. Meat isn’t her only potential source of
iron and protein – in fact, if you look at the Fo . . .
When is it safe to feed my baby solid food?
Breast milk or formula provide all the nutrients a growing baby needs for at least the first four to six months of her life, so don’t be in too much of a rush to introduce solids.
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Constipation and diet
Constipation is very common during pregnancy, as hormones relax your bowel and make it less effective when it comes to moving food through your digestive system.
The symptoms (includ . . .
Eating for two?
While many pregnant women use the excuse that they are 'eating for two' to eat what and when they like during pregnancy, it is actually a myth that you need to eat more.
Current reco . . .