Diet & Exercise: Preschooler

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Safe Foods to Eat During Pregnancy

Hello, I am in my fourth month of pregnancy but just found out about a month ago - oops. We are thrilled to be pregnant and I have read up quite a bit on all the do's and dont's. However, the last nurse I saw mentioned no nitrates or preservatives. I don't typically eat foods heavy with these ingredients but am a fan of Trader Joe's chicken potstickers. Do you think they are safe to eat? They are precooked but I don't know if they have preservatives or not. Thought I would ask all you experienced ladies what your thoughts...

Vitamins & Supplements

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Is It Really Bad If You Forget to Take Your Prenatal Vitamins?

I know that they give you all the nutrients the baby needs to grow, but I seem to forget all the time about them and I feel bad. We have been sick with a cold all week ( my daughter and me) so that made it even harder to remember. I am busy all day with my toddler and when I remember it's already the next day in the morning, so I take it that day but then I forget AGAIN the next day. I eat healthy and the baby looks great in the ultrasound but I still feel bad about this. Can something bad develop in the fetus because of this. My due...