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Pregnancy Food Tracker
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on December 28, 2010
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I am pregnant with #3 and would like to try and keep a better log of my food intake and track what sort of foods I eat since my midwife has always said in the past I d...
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- go to livestrong.com and use Myplate. This is not specifically for pregnancy, but it is a calorie/nutrition tracker. It is amazing and I eat so much better since I a...
- I had a form from BRADLEY that had the listed intake for each day and I checked it off when I did it......it was mostly to make sure I had enough protein....below I co...
- there's probably an app for that. have you searched the app store?
Good Books on Pregnancy - Suggestions?
Asked by K.F. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am on the lookout for some good reading material on pregnancy. This is my first pregnancy, and I am not convinced that What To Expect... is the end-all...
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- K., I have read many and my favorite is Your Pregnancy Week by Week. It shows how your body changes every week, answers all your question, has an easy to read format...
- I liked the Baby Book by Dr Sears. I used that with What to Expected and thought it gave me a good balance of thoughts.
- http://www.amazon.com/What-Doctor-About-Childrens-Vaccinations/dp/0446677078 This is something you have to prepare your self for, I wish someone had offered this in...
Pregnancy and Weight Loss
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on March 12, 2011
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Hey mamas,
Well it has offically started, my wave of pregnancy questions!! You would think that as this is baby 3, I would have figured all this stuff out by now! B...
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- with my dd I lost about 28lbs then gained it back with all of the fluid that I so lovingly retained plus gained another 15lbs my doc was not concerned. I was having tr...
- I was over weight with my first 2 and lost weight with both of them. They were born big and healthy. My Dr. was not concerned and I did start to gain with my 1st once ...
- I was overweight (at least 50 pounds) when I got pregnant and lost 20 pounds during the first trimester. I wasn't trying to lose weight, and I wasn't puking so much, b...
Need Answers
Asked by S.J. from Detroit
on November 10, 2011
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This is my first pregnancy , what foods should i avoid ??
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- Avoid anything that sounds gross and unappetizing to you. Eat what sounds good.
- With my first pregnancy . My husband wanted me to eat healthy witch is fine, So i ate alot of fruits and veggies, i cut out the fast food,the pop, I drank alot of wate...
- Hi S.---Your diet during pregnancy should be the very same one that is good for optimal health and disease prevention. It should consist of mostly plants, 85-90%. Mi...
Weight Gain Question
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on May 1, 2008
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Hi there - I am 22 weeks pregnant and have only gained 6 pounds. I eat 1950-2050 calories a day from very nutritional sources - and have been eating MUCH healthier th...
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- You're doing just fine! What matters most is that the baby is healthy and your doc is saying that he/she is. The weight gain will come on its own. The baby is still ve...
- Sounds like you are doing great in the food department! I wish I had been that organized! Really, you are probably about right for how far along you are. I "popped"...
- If your doctor said that you are fine then I wouldn't stress over it personally but I always used my pregnancies as my opportunity to eat whatever whenever. I won't s...
Pregnancy/baby Reading Material
Asked by L.P. from Dallas
on February 26, 2008
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My best girlfriend is about 2 months along and I was hoping to get some suggestions on the books you ladies found most helpful and informative during pregnancy and the...
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- Dr. William Sears' books are the best! I highly reccomend them.
- I LOVED the Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy - and it's appropriate for you to give her! :) I would also highly recommend What to Expect - First Year (but NOT the preg...
- Hi L., Does she have internet access? If so, tell her to go to a site called http://babycenter.com. It is more than helpful with every subject related to having ...
Confused on Ovulation
Asked by S.M. from Stockton
on September 11, 2008
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My first child was a surprise and looking back now I dont remember the dates of everything to see when it was that I got pregnant in relation to having my period and m...
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- S., If you have a normal 28 day period it is 2 weeks from the start of your period. However, not all people have a 28 day cycle and your cycle can vary month to mon...
- Hi S. I agree with other posters who recommended your reading, take charge of your fertility.. not only will it help take out the mystery of ovulation, but it's a gre...
- Hi S.! When my husband and I decided to start trying I had no idea about ovulation, and it still confuses me! I found this website, www.babyhopes.com (click on Ovula...
Drinking Chai While Pregnant - Opinions?
Asked by K.F. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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What do you ladies think about drinking chai tea or chai lattes while pregnant? I've given up coffee (the toughest part about pregnancy for me thus far), and I am look...
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- Try Teeccino. It is an herbal coffee. They have a lot of different flavors and also make a chai. They have no caffine and are good for you. I think they taste bette...
- How about green tea chai? It has a little bit of caffeine, but not too much and is healthy too. It seems to be the perfect "moderate" caffeine beverage. Also, be car...
- This is a bit late to respond to your Question regarding drinking Chai Lattes while pregnant! With my first son Zachary, I would drink a tall size one about every othe...
Alli?
Asked by R.S. from Kansas City
on January 9, 2008
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Has anyone tried this to lose weight? I have about 10 pounds I would like to lose before I get pregnant again, and we are going to start trying for #2 at the first of...
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- I agree with the others not to take anything like that before getting pregnant. Just increase your daily activity and stick to healthy food. I have lost 23lbs in 3 mon...
- Hi R., I am glad you asked about this product and glad to see the responces. Not for me for sure now. I agree with others that this is a lifestyle change. My rul...
- I use sparkpeople.com and I have lost 35 pounds since joining. They teach you a healthy lifstyle and you can adjust it for when you do get pregnant. They a calorie t...
Losing Weight
Asked by K.W. from Lincoln
on April 5, 2010
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I gained 60 lbs. during my pregnancy. I now have a beautiful ten month old son and about thirty extra pounds. I am still breastfeeding and I have heard that helps you ...
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- Yes, breastfeeding will really help shed the pounds. I breastfed for about 8 months and the weight just fell off. However, it does tend to creep back slowly after th...
- Eat your food groups and colors. Opt for natural over processed. Limit candy/desserts to 1-2x/week or less. If you are used to ice cream after dinner every night, i...
- I have had some success with Weight Watchers. They have a "nursing mothers" modification for their program. That being said, my baby is almost 13 and I'm still wor...
