pregnancy food
University of Newcastle researchers are asking new mums to reflect on their pregnancy and post-birth experience to help researchers design a healthy lifestyle program for other mothers-to-be. Dr Lesley MacDonald-Wicks said the University of Newcastle is calling for women who ... Read More »
Drinking just two cups of coffee a day is associated with the risk of low birth weight. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy have conducted a study on 59,000 women in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Expectant mothers who ... Read More »
It’s important to see a doctor in early pregnancy, so that you can work out when you’re due to give birth and ensure you’ve done everything you need to do to get your pregnancy off to a healthy start. Usually ... Read More »
If you haven’t already seen your doctor, you should book in for your first antenatal visit. This is important to: Determine an accurate estimated date of delivery (due date of your baby); Check for any infections that may harm your ... Read More »
Prenatal exposure to a chemical commonly found in plastic food and beverage containers and tin cans requires further investigation after an Edith Cowan University (ECU) study found Bisphenol A exposure in pregnant women. The study, published in the International Journal ... Read More »
Foodborne illness is a serious health risk for pregnant women and their unborn babies. Learn about easy food safety tips that can keep you and your unborn baby healthy this holiday season. The holiday season is a very exciting time ... Read More »
This recipe for honey and soy marinated chicken is nutritious and easy to prepare. Whether you serve it with rice or as a lunchbox snack, your children are bound to love it! Preparation time: 10 minutes + marination time Cooking ... Read More »
A study of children in the New Bedford, Mass., area suggests that low-level prenatal mercury exposure may be associated with a greater risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related behaviors and that fish consumption during pregnancy may be associated with a lower ... Read More »
Just as women are advised to get plenty of folic acid around the time of conception and throughout early pregnancy, new research suggests another very similar nutrient may one day deserve a spot on the obstetrician’s list of recommendations. Consuming ... Read More »
This easy pie recipe makes a hearty beef and Guinness pie the whole family will love. Served with vegetables and mash or salad, it makes an easy meal for a cold winter’s night. Preparation time: 25 minutes (with a food ... Read More »
