Healthnotes Newswire (August 19, 2010)—To ensure a healthy baby, you need about 300 extra calories per day during pregnancy from protein-rich foods, such as low-fat dairy, beans and peas, chicken, and lean beef; fruits and vegetables; and whole grains. But how much and what types of fluid should you drink if you’re expecting a new family member? Read More . . .
Browse through the articles below to learn about some of the things you can do during your pregnancy and after baby's arrival to help you get started.
Pregnancy News: Folic Acid Linked to Lower Autism Risk
By Jane Hart, MD
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Choline and Brain Health in Infants
By Jessica Patella, ND
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Smaller Babies May Benefit From Iron Supplements
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
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Iron May Benefit Low Birth Weight Infants
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Natural Leg Cramp Relief
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
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Vitamin C Deficiency During Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Brain
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Probiotics May Ease Infant Colic
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
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Healthy Eating May Prevent Pregnancy-Related Diabetes
By Maureen Williams, ND
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Another Reason for Potential Moms to Take Folic Acid
By Jane Hart, MD
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Study Reviews Calcium’s Role During Pregnancy
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Zinc Benefits Infants with Serious Infection
By Jane Hart, MD
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Folic Acid Early in Pregnancy May Benefit Mental Health in Newborns
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Breast-Feeding Babies Makes for Fitter Children
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
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Study Suggests a New Way to Help Spinal Health in Newborns
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Prenatal Vitamins Support Full-Term Pregnancy
By Maureen Williams, ND
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Folic Acid Before Pregnancy Beneficial for Delivery Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Pregnant Women Need Omega-3s for Baby’s Health
By Jane Hart, MD
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Fish Oil in Pregnancy Benefits Babies' Brains
By Jeremy Appleton, ND, CNS
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Nutrients May Lower Pregnancy Complication Risks
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Benefits of Yoga during Pregnancy
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Expecting? Quit Smoking Now for a Healthier Child
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
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Be Fussy about Your Baby Formula
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
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A Tasty Tidbit for Mamas
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
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Pregnant? Caffeine May Affect Fetal Growth
By Jane Hart, MD
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Pregnancy & Supplement Safety
By Jeremy Appleton, ND, CNS
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5 Great Ways to Green Your Baby
By Mary Duffy
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For a Healthy Pregnancy, Factor in Fluids
By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
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More Folic Acid News: How Much Is the Right Amount?
By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
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Smoking in Pregnancy Linked to Troubled Tots
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
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Home Birth: Safer Than You May Think
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
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Chew Your Way to Faster Post-Cesarean Healing
By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
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Low Vitamin D Linked to Pregnancy Infection
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
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Moms-to-Be: Keep an Eye on Surprise Sources of Mercury
By Jane Hart, MD
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DHA During Pregnancy Improves Infant Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Low Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Affect Mental Health in Offspring
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Omega-3 Fats During Pregnancy Improve Newborn Weight
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Pregnant? Learn about Health Benefits of Fish
By Jane Hart, MD
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Vitamin D Deficiency Reaching Record Levels: What This Means for Pregnant Women
By Jessica Patella, ND
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The Link Between Mom's Stress and Baby's Asthma
By Patrick Massey, MD, PHD
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Antioxidant Intake During Pregnancy Helps Lung and Skin Health in Infants
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Folic Acid Supplements May Help Prevent Cleft Lip Birth Defect
By Marcia J. Engles, MD
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Calcium Supplements May Save Mothers and Babies Worldwide
By Marcia J. Engles, MD
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Low Folic Acid During Pregnancy Affects Infant Mental Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Folic Acid Helps Heart Health in Newborns
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Pregnancy Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Vitamin D Levels Related to C-Section Births
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Vitamin D Found to Help Placental Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Choline Intake by Mother May Help Breast Health in Daughters
By Greg Arnold, DC
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A Jump Start for Your Baby
By Marcia Zimmerman, CN
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Involvement of Mitochondria and Other Free Radical Sources in Normal and Abnormal Fetal Development
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