01. Advice to the pregnant vegetarian
Vegetarian diets tend to be lower in protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B12, B2 and D, due to the dietary absence of products of animal origin.
Read | 02. Pregnancy nutrition tips
The most basic thing you can do to ensure that you have a successful pregnancy is to ensure that your diet is balanced. A well-balanced diet should include the following foods.
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03. Essential nutrients for pregnancy
In this article, DietDoc takes a look at essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements and essential fatty acids and the role they play in prenatal development.
Read | 04. Fatty acids and pregnancy
Fatty acids play a critical role in the normal growth of the placenta and the development of the foetus, in particular the brain and eyes.
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05. Weight gain during pregnancy
Thousands of women all over the world gain weight during pregnancy and then battle for months, if not years, to shed those unwanted kilograms. What can be done?
Read | 06. Beware of certain foods
Certain foods are potentially dangerous to the pregnant woman, because they might contain toxins, allergens or harmful bacteria. We show you what to avoid.
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07. Organic claims often overstated
When you pay more for organic food, are you getting what you pay for? Not necessarily.
Read | 08. Caffeine: what about that cuppa?
The effect of caffeine on pregnancy has been the source of many a debate in the last few years. Is it harmful to drink coffee when you are pregnant?
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09. What is folic acid?
Folate, one of the B-group vitamins, is also called folic acid. It plays a crucial role in early foetal nervous system development.
Read | 10. Alcohol in pregnancy
We all know that alcohol is harmful to the foetus. Because we still don't know what the safe limit is, it is best to avoid a drink altogether.
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11. Eat fish during pregnancy
It is always surprising when people do not like fish, seafood and molluscs of every shape, colour and size, especially as fish has so many benefits to all people, young and old.
Read | 12. Strange eating habits of pregnancy
You're pregnant and you're having strange cravings. The weirdest, inedible substances are making your mouth water. Why does this happen and what can you do to prevent it?
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13. Pregnancy: Mood affects diet
Because certain nutrients are important to foetal health, women should be aware that their mood affects their diet, experts warn.
Read | 14. Diet and pregnancy blood pressure
Preeclampsia and eclampsia are two dangerous pregnancy-related conditions. Can these be controlled by the diet of the pregnant woman? DietDoc takes a closer look at this issue.
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15. Suggested diet plan
Here is an example of a healthy meal plan.
Read | 16. What moms should eat
Researchers are realising how important diet is during pregnancy and the positive effects good diets can have on the health and intelligence of children many years after birth.
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17. Fish on the menu for pregnant moms?
A number of DietDoc forum users are concerned about the safety of eating fish and/or sushi during pregnancy. These readers have good reason to be worried. Find out why.
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