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Boost Fertility Naturally with These 5 Foods
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MD Did you know baby-making can be as delicious as it is fun? These five foods are not just yummy, they deliver nutrients that boost a woman’s fertility and...
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Diarrhea During Pregnancy: Causes and Treatment
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDLarge Image: Diarrhea, or loose and watery stool, is pretty common during pregnancy. It's defined as unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements, often more than...
View ArticlePregnancy after Miscarriage
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDWhen a miscarriage happens, women can feel guilty for the loss of the fetus. In most cases, the miscarriage was a protection of sorts from fetal abnormalities or...
View ArticleQuestions About Weight Gain Answered
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDMany women have questions about weight gain like, “How much should I gain?” and “Can I lose weight?” These and other questions about weight gain during pregnancy...
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Chloasma, The Pregnancy Mask
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDAs if women did not have enough to worry about during pregnancy, with their growing bellies and increased body fat, now there is a mask of discoloration on the...
View ArticlePrenatal Vitamins Shown to Prevent Preterm Births
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDA new study shows that taking prenatal vitamins around the time of conception- four weeks before and eight weeks after a woman’s last period- can reduce preterm...
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Benefits Of Folic Acid During Preconception
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDLarge Image: It is suggested that women who have the potential of getting pregnant take a supplement of 400-800 mcg of folic acid a day to prevent birth defects of...
View ArticleFolic Acid is Important for TTC and Pregnant Women
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDThe Scottish Spina Bifida Association has reported 15 infants born with Spina Bifida since January of 2009. This is twice the number of cases reported in the...
View ArticlePregnancy Diet May Affect Future Bone Health of Child
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDBy: Rachel Neifeld RD, CDE, CDNIt’s known that eating well during pregnancy holds an abundance of health benefits for both mother and baby, but a new study has...
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Is it Safe to Eat Pate or Liver During Pregnancy?
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDLarge Image: Liver is a good source of protein and is rich in certain vitamins and minerals. These include:The B vitamin folic acid, which helps prevent certain...
View ArticlePregnancy Nutrition: Q & A for All Pregnant Women
Nutrition is one of the most important ways to prevent pregnancy complications (both fetal and maternal). The foods pregnant women eat set the stage for growth and development during pregnancy.Read more
View ArticleHow to Survive the First Trimester of Pregnancy in 12 Steps
The first trimester of the pregnancy brings about the most dramatic changes. Our 12 step program helps you survive this important trimester.Read more
View ArticleCalcium and Vitamin D While Pregnant and Breastfeeding
It may be puzzling that the recommended average daily intake for calcium and vitamin D remains essentially the same during pregnancy and lactation as before pregnancy given the high-demand to...
View ArticleDieting During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is not the best time to diet. Your body requires a larger amount of calories, vitamins, and nutrients to keep the baby's development on track.Read more
View ArticleWhy You Should Take a Prenatal Vitamin While Breastfeeding
New mothers have a lot on their plates- but it may not be enough when it comes to food.Read more
View ArticleMaternal Vitamin D Level and Diabetes in Offspring
Yet another health benefit of vitamin D has been added to the long list of this micronutrient's essential functions which include promoting calcium absorption and maintaining good bone health.Read more
View ArticleHow Much Iodine Is Too Much During Pregnancy?
With a healthy diet and help of daily prenatal vitamin, most pregnant and breastfeeding women are sure to get enough of all essential vitamins and minerals but are they consuming too much of them?Read...
View ArticlePrenatal Supplements or Iron and Folic Acid Only?
A recent study looks at the value of the full-spectrum prenatal vitamin approach compared with that of iron and folic acid supplements exclusively.Read more
View ArticleDiarrhea During Pregnancy: Causes and Treatment
Diarrhea is common during pregnancy, but it can occasionally be a sign of a more serious problem. Learn the causes, important facts, and treatments.Read more
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