Why Many Pregnant Women in South Africa Aren't Eating Enough Variety
Researchers studied 681 pregnant women in South Africa to understand what they eat during pregnancy. They found that most women eat starchy foods like bread …
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Eating Better During Pregnancy Helps Prevent Excess Weight Gain
A new study followed 380 pregnant women to see how their eating habits affected their weight gain during pregnancy. Researchers found that women who improved …
Read MoreHow Stress and Diet During Pregnancy May Affect Boys' Behavior
Researchers studied how multiple stressful experiences during pregnancy and early life might affect how male mice behave and develop. They exposed mice to …
Read MoreEating Iron-Rich Meat During Pregnancy May Help Baby's Brain Development
Researchers followed over 3,700 pregnant women and their babies to see if eating iron affects how babies' brains develop. Iron is a mineral that helps brains …
Read MoreEating Healthy During Pregnancy Helps Prevent Too Little Weight Gain
Researchers studied pregnant women to see if eating healthy foods affects how much weight they gain during pregnancy. They found that women who followed …
Read MoreSmart Eating During Pregnancy: What You Really Need to Know
Pregnancy does require special nutrition, but you don't need to follow overly strict rules. A healthy, varied diet with regular foods usually gives you and …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Pregnant Rats on Low-Protein Diets
Researchers studied whether an extract from the umbu plant could help pregnant rats that weren't eating enough protein. They found that rats on low-protein …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Eggs and Red Meat During Pregnancy May Affect Blood Sugar
A new study of 144 pregnant women found that eating red meat was linked to higher risk of blood sugar problems during pregnancy, while eating eggs at night was …
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