Do you find yourself suddenly feeling queasy at the thought of the leftover pasta that you could not get enough of the other night? Food aversions are a normal part of pregnancy and the flip side of food cravings. Nearly eighty-five per cent of all pregnant women suffer from food aversions. Food aversion is when …
It is Murphy’s law that just when you are able to get food into your body without having it come back up, you suddenly find you can not get the food out of your body. Nearly half of all the women who are pregnant suffer from constipation during pregnancy. As with all symptoms of pregnancy, …
Constipation is a condition of improper bowel movement. Usually, the child experiences pain and has a hard time passing dry and hard stool. In normal conditions, there is no pain while passing the stool and it has a soft texture. The bowel movement is also regular. A child having constipation not only finds it difficult …
It is hard to believe that women do have a hard time eating healthy when they are expecting a visit from the stork. The sad truth is some women find it very hard. There is a trick though to remembering how to eat throughout your pregnancy and it is as easy as ABC. The assortment …
Prenatal vitamins are one of the most important vitamins that you take throughout your pregnancy. Ideally, you should start taking prenatal vitamins when you are trying to conceive a baby. By taking prenatal while you are trying to conceive, you are preparing your body for the challenging task that lies ahead. Some experts believe that …
You are beside yourself with joy as you see that your pregnancy test is positive. You find yourself already caressing your stomach in hopes that your little one can feel you. The next nine months are going to be an exciting time for you and your baby. You are going to have a human life …
A majority of plus-sized women who are pregnant will experience a healthy pregnancy, but they are at risk of having a more bumpy ride than someone who is not overweight. Women who are overweight, or have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more are at a greater risk of certain pregnancy complications like …
Planning ahead when it comes to food could mean the difference between making wise choices and making irrational choices. It helps us learn how to undo our bad habits and being pregnant is a great time to try and change any bad habits you may have. The best way to break bad habits and to …
Ask any parent who has a child who is allergic to peanuts how difficult their life has become. Food shopping can take hours because every food label must be read it and studied to make sure it contains no traces of peanuts. Arrangements for peanut-free foods must be made with the child’s school ahead of …
You found out you are pregnant. Never has it been more crucial to eat well. Not eating well during your pregnancy can increase your risk of complications. Eating well has never been easier during pregnancy than it is now. First, remember that once you hit the second trimester, you should be eating about 300 more …
