We need an average of only 300 extra calories daily during pregnancy (one bagel
or ½ a deli sandwich). “Eating for two” will result in excessive weight gain. Most women will lose only 15-20 pounds in the first few weeks postpartum, with the rest stored as fat, so weight gain of 20-30 pounds is ideal (0-5 pounds in the first 12 weeks, and ½pound-1 pound a week after that). Eat small frequent meals to avoid heartburn and hypoglycemia. Eat what you...
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Which fruits can cause miscarriage at 6 months of pregnancy?
Papayas, especially the unripe and semi-ripe ones are rich in latex, which can cause uterine contractions and create complications. Pineapple contains bromelain, a type of enzyme, they can break down proteins in the body and lead to abnormal bleeding.
Caffeine intake should be to less than 200 mg per day, or about 2–3 cups of coffee while pregnancy, taking high caffeine during pregnancy should restrict fetal growth and increase the risk of low...
Is it normal to bleed in your first trimester of pregnancy?
Understandably, any degree of bleeding can be alarming for women. While it is common in all stages of pregnancy, it doesn't mean it is normal. However, it also doesn't mean doom. The important thing is to inform your provider for appropriate evaluation. Spotting is very light bleeding, similar to what you may have at the very beginning or end of your period. It can vary in color from pink to red to brown (the color of dried blood).
It's not always...
Why are fever tablet avoided during pregnancy?
Pregnancy needs special care and concern in every trimester. Every day of pregnancy adds something to the baby’s growth. Whatever a mother eats her baby gets the direct nutrients to it. Pregnancy days are not the normal ones where you can eat a Disprin for a headache. Everything you take has got a direct impact on the baby’s development and health. There are very clear guidelines on what over the counter medications and prescription medications...
What are your biggest nutrition questions during pregnancy?
Diet places a very crucial role in pregnancy. Write the amount of nutritious diet intake is very essential in pregnancy as it will not only affect your baby as well. Make sure you are having a healthy and balanced diet that include all fruit and vegetables, all dairy products, lentils, lean meat, eggs, poultry, all cereals, healthy fats. Just make yourself aware of some food that you have to strictly avoid during your pregnancy.
You should avoid...
What causes a pregnancy test to be inconclusive?
As a matter of fact, almost every pregnancy test kit will show either a positive test result or a negative. Though, very occasionally it happens where a test doesn’t show any of the results.
Almost every test has a conclusive result as far as testing pregnancy is concerned. Now, there might be a case where a test gives out inconclusive result in case such as blood pregnancy...