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Sunday, August 16, 2009

Eat right during pregnancy

It seems obvious that a pregnant mom should be careful about what she eats. Right? Not necessarily. Many mom's did not get proper nutrition education before they were pregnant and may not know what they should or shouldn't eat after pregnancy. Here's a great article that give some helpful advice:

Proper Nutrition Pre- and Post-Pregnancy

Proper Nutrition Pre-  and Post-Pregnancy-Why Eating Right Is Key to Pregnancy Preparation and RecoveryDuring pregnancy, getting adequate nutrition and proper vitamins is top of mind for most moms-to-be. But the importance of vitamins should be considered before and after pregnancy in addition to those beloved nine months.

Many women of childbearing age in the United States do not maintain good nutritional status before, during or after pregnancy. National studies indicate that intakes of vitamin B6, vitamin E, iron, magnesium, zinc and especially calcium are at less than recommended levels for women between 20 to 49 years of age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

It's important for women to be getting a balance and a variety of foods.

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