Pregnancy
Eating the same way in your 40s as you did in your 20s? Ignoring your nutritional needs when you're 60? Not you! Build your best, healthiest body by adjusting your diet and eating habits to address the specific needs of each decade.
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Fish, dairy and other proteins can be good for pregnant women's health, but the Dietary Guidelines are not always so clear cut. Plus, are
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Does being pregnant mean saying goodbye to softball, tennis or any other sport you enjoy? Not necessarily. For most pregnancies, mild to moderate physical activity benefits mom and won't affect your unborn child.
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Infections from foodborne illness can be difficult to treat and can recur in pregnant women, their unborn children, newborns and infants.
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The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week. It’s no secret breast-feeding is best for baby and best for mom. In fact, the US Surgeon General recommends babies be fed exclusively with breast milk for the first six months. Breast milk’s unique antibodies (or disease-fighting cells) help protect infants from numerous illnesses and diseases.
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The 40 weeks of pregnancy are a magical time for a woman and her family. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle before, during and after pregnancy is key for a healthy baby and mother.
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Does eating seafood while pregnant seem fishy? Misinformation about pregnancy and seafood abounds, but the truth is that pregnant women can and should eat fish. Find out why.
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