Vitamins, Minerals and Healthy Eating for Expectant Mums

by Felicity Ward

Eating well during your pregnancy is vital to give your baby the best start in life. Many mums-to-be get confused with all the rules but there are some vital vitamins and minerals that you definitely need to take into consideration during your pregnancy.

Here’s a quick guide to what you should be including in your diet for a healthy and happy baby.

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The Risks of Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

Most women are excited when they learn that they are pregnant, and much has been written about the need to take extra good care of your body at this time. Read on to find out more about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

A woman may choose to drink for a variety of reasons. She may need to reduce stress in her life and feels a drink can help her relax. If she’s a teenager, she may also feel peer pressure to both drink and have sex. Unfortunately, some women are addicted to alcohol and keep drinking before they realize they have gotten pregnant.

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Natural Remedies for Stretch Marks in Pregnancy

One of the unhappy realities of pregnancy is the stretch marks that often accompany it. In fact, any rapid weight gain can cause stretch marks, as can changes in body shape that occur during puberty, sudden accumulation of muscle mass, etc.

Stretch marks can occur just about anywhere on the body that skin-stretching takes place, but the stomach, thighs and belly are especially prone during pregnancy. Heredity has much to do with how prone you are to getting these annoying marks, but there are some things that can help prevent or lessen their appearance:

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