Pregnancy Nutrition

Article

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Body Burden
The Body Burden study reminds me of a smoke detector or a carbon monoxide alarm – alerting us to a silent but serious... »
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The Millennium Baby - A Century of Technology
Having a baby in January 2000 is very different from having a baby in January 1900. Back then, there were no early... »

A-Z Guide

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Full-blown fetal alcohol syndrome occurs in one or two out of 1000 babies. Babies born to heavy drinkers have double... »
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Spina Bifida
Spina bifida refers to the failure of the spinal bones to close properly in the area of the sac. This also happens... »

Blog entry

A Fantastic Opportunity
We lost the last generation to healthy nutrition before they were 18 months old. Parents found their children rejecting... »
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A New Reason to Eat Your Greens During Pregnancy
More good news for pregnant moms – a new study suggests that eating more veggies during pregnancy lowers the risk that... »
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As Easy as One, Two, Three: Simple Rules to Help Make Choices that are Great for Families and the Environment
You may be surprised to know that, pound for pound, kids eat more food, drink more liquids and inhale more fumes than... »
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BPA, Sperm, Masculinity, and the Average American Guy
A new study suggests that typical BPA exposure may be affecting the masculinity, semen quality, and sperm count of the... »
Does what I eat during pregnancy change my baby's food preferences?
What Is There for the Baby to Smell? The amniotic fluid is like a living bowl of salty soup. The cells in the baby's... »
Eating for Two: A Guide to Mother's Nutrition during Pregnancy
A Special Time During pregnancy, every ounce of baby's growing body after that very first single cell has come from... »