Early Childhood Developing: Pregnancy

What You Need To Know About Pregnancy

• NUTRITION: Many women wonder if there is a special diet in which they should eat while they are pregnant. Believe it or not, nutrition is a big concern in which the expectant mother should be aware of. Such important topics are like what type of fish to eat, what is healthy for both the mother and the child and what is a healthy pregnancy diet.
• A healthy well-balanced diet includes: protein foods (for example: meats, poultry, fish, beans); grains (such as: cereals, bread, pasta, rice); dairy products (for example: milk, cheese) and of course tons of fruits and vegetables.
• There are some foods, however, that are very unhealthy for the fetus and mothers should try avoiding them at all possible. Some examples of these are certain types of fish, some soft cheeses, ready-to-eat meats and raw sprouts. Some unsafe fish that are highly recommended to avoid by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish. This is due to the high percentage of mercury in the fish. Mercury can harm an unborn's nervous system from developing, it leads to delays in children's walking and talking abilities and also impairments in fine motor skills.
• MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: This topic is very relavent because some are often confused by if you have an autoimmune disorder, whether or not you are still able to conceive. I have MS and to me I found that clarifying some information about this topic would be extremely beneficial. In MS people have exacerbations or
• SEXUAL TOPICS: Often, many women question whether or not it is ok to have intercourse while pregnant. And for the most part women ARE able to have sex. Unfortunately though, the men will be disappointed because the sexual attraction just pretty much depletes both during and after childbirth. The key to a satisfying and safe sexual relationship during pregnancy would be open communication!
• GENETIC TESTING: If you or your partner has significant genetic disorders in your family history, then genetic testing is highly recommended.

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