Should my partner eat fish when she is pregnant? According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services,fish and shellfish can also be part of a healthy diet. They are a great source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. However, almost all fish and shellfish contain a harmful substance called mercury. Mercury mainly gets into our bodies … [Read more...] about What to eat while Pregnant? – Should my partner eat fish when she is pregnant?
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What to eat while Pregnant – Should pregnant women take a multivitamin during pregnancy?
Should pregnant women take a multivitamin during pregnancy? According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the answer is yes. Most doctors recommend that pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant take a multivitamin or prenatal vitamin every day. This ensures that they and your baby get enough important nutrients like folic acid. Folic … [Read more...] about What to eat while Pregnant – Should pregnant women take a multivitamin during pregnancy?
What to eat while Pregnant – What other nutrients does my partner need for a healthy pregnancy?
What other nutrients does my partner need for a healthy pregnancy? Folic acid: According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Pregnant women need 400 micrograms (400 mcg) of folic acid every day to help prevent birth defects. Folic acid is also important for any woman who could possibly become pregnant. Folic acid is a B vitamin that helps prevent … [Read more...] about What to eat while Pregnant – What other nutrients does my partner need for a healthy pregnancy?
What to eat while Pregnant – How should my partner’s diet change now that she is Pregnant?
How should my partner’s diet change now that she is Pregnant? If she is eating a healthy diet before she became pregnant, your spouse may only need to make a few changes to meet the special nutritional needs of pregnancy. According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), a pregnant woman needs only 300 calories a day more than she did pre-pregnancy. The ADA … [Read more...] about What to eat while Pregnant – How should my partner’s diet change now that she is Pregnant?
What to Eat while Pregnant – Does my spouse really need to “eat for two?”
Does my spouse really need to "eat for two?" According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, your spouse will need additional nutrients to keep her and the baby healthy, while she is pregnant. But, that does not mean she needs to eat twice as much. She should only eat an extra 300 calories per day. A baked potato has 120 calories. So getting these extra 300 … [Read more...] about What to Eat while Pregnant – Does my spouse really need to “eat for two?”