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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.

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Breast-Feeding Babies Makes for Fitter Children By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Study Suggests a New Way to Help Spinal Health in Newborns By Greg Arnold, DC
Prenatal Vitamins Support Full-Term Pregnancy By Maureen Williams, ND
Folic Acid Before Pregnancy Beneficial for Delivery Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Pregnant Women Need Omega-3s for Baby’s Health By Jane Hart, MD
Fish Oil in Pregnancy Benefits Babies' Brains By Jeremy Appleton, ND, CNS
Nutrients May Lower Pregnancy Complication Risks
Benefits of Yoga during Pregnancy
Expecting? Quit Smoking Now for a Healthier Child By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Be Fussy about Your Baby Formula By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
A Tasty Tidbit for Mamas By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Pregnant? Caffeine May Affect Fetal Growth By Jane Hart, MD
Pregnancy & Supplement Safety By Jeremy Appleton, ND, CNS
5 Great Ways to Green Your Baby By Mary Duffy
For a Healthy Pregnancy, Factor in Fluids By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
More Folic Acid News: How Much Is the Right Amount? By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
Smoking in Pregnancy Linked to Troubled Tots By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Home Birth: Safer Than You May Think By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Chew Your Way to Faster Post-Cesarean Healing By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
Low Vitamin D Linked to Pregnancy Infection By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Moms-to-Be: Keep an Eye on Surprise Sources of Mercury By Jane Hart, MD
DHA During Pregnancy Improves Infant Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Low Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Affect Mental Health in Offspring By Greg Arnold, DC
Omega-3 Fats During Pregnancy Improve Newborn Weight By Greg Arnold, DC
Pregnant? Learn about Health Benefits of Fish By Jane Hart, MD
Vitamin D Deficiency Reaching Record Levels: What This Means for Pregnant Women By Jessica Patella, ND
The Link Between Mom's Stress and Baby's Asthma By Patrick Massey, MD, PHD
Antioxidant Intake During Pregnancy Helps Lung and Skin Health in Infants By Greg Arnold, DC
Folic Acid Supplements May Help Prevent Cleft Lip Birth Defect By Marcia J. Engles, MD
Calcium Supplements May Save Mothers and Babies Worldwide By Marcia J. Engles, MD
Low Folic Acid During Pregnancy Affects Infant Mental Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Folic Acid Helps Heart Health in Newborns By Greg Arnold, DC
Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Pregnancy Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Vitamin D Levels Related to C-Section Births By Greg Arnold, DC
Vitamin D Found to Help Placental Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Choline Intake by Mother May Help Breast Health in Daughters By Greg Arnold, DC
A Jump Start for Your Baby By Marcia Zimmerman, CN
Involvement of Mitochondria and Other Free Radical Sources in Normal and Abnormal Fetal Development

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