http://articlecrux.com/Category/Pregnancy-and-Family-Planning/296 Pregnancy and Family Planning articles from Free High Quality Articles at Article Crux Rss Follow Up Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:22:02 +0800 Fat is an important nutrient that sometimes gets a bad rap. Its major functions in the body include providing an energy source, aiding in the absorption and transport of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, cushioning organs, and regulating body temperature. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy---Face-the-Fat/49066 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy---Face-the-Fat/49066 Being pregnant does not mean you have to give up your vegetarian life­style http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy---The-Vegetarian-Mom-to-Be/49065 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy---The-Vegetarian-Mom-to-Be/49065 You now have your nutritional intake on track, but there are plenty of other factors to consider before you become pregnant. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy---Existing-Health-Problems/49064 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy---Existing-Health-Problems/49064 How bad is sugar? In moderation, it can be part of a healthy diet. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy-and-Sugar/49060 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy-and-Sugar/49060 You can count on carbohydrates to be your body's main source of energy, especially for the brain and nervous system. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy---Count-On-Carbohydrates/49059 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy---Count-On-Carbohydrates/49059 Eating a variety of foods from all of the food groups is the best way to ensure you are getting the calories and nutrients you need. The USDA's Food Guide Pyramid is a good guideline for pregnant women; it ensures you consume the following minimum number of servings in each food group (about 2,500 calories): http://articlecrux.com/Article/The-Pregnancy--Food-Guide-Pyramid/49058 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/The-Pregnancy--Food-Guide-Pyramid/49058 We can now easily get rid of the problem of pregnancy with the help of tips and suggestions of specialists and doctors. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Signs-and-Symptoms-of-Pregnancy/47712 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Signs-and-Symptoms-of-Pregnancy/47712 Proper and healthy pregnancy diet is essential and important since it will help the pregnant woman gain the required amount of weight. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy-Symptoms/43383 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy-Symptoms/43383 Infertility expert Isabel Tagge answers your questions about infertility testing and treatments http://articlecrux.com/Article/Fertility-Help----Answers-About-Infertility-Treatment-Possiblities/38131 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Fertility-Help----Answers-About-Infertility-Treatment-Possiblities/38131 Recalling the last 2 months, I summarized the following tips from my personal experience on how to prevent bleeding during pregnancy. http://articlecrux.com/Article/How-to-prevent-bleeding-during-pregnancy-/37436 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/How-to-prevent-bleeding-during-pregnancy-/37436 What is DHA? DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an important omega-3 fatty acid. There are many kinds of essential fatty acids; DHA is one kind of fatty acid that has been shown to have a very important role in brain, eye, and heart health. http://articlecrux.com/Article/The-Importance-of-DHA-During-Pregnancy/36757 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/The-Importance-of-DHA-During-Pregnancy/36757 Pregnancy gives your body a hard time, so the correct diet is essential for you and your baby. Here are some tips for healthy eating during pregnancy. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Tips-for-Healthy-Eating-During-Pregnancy/35816 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Tips-for-Healthy-Eating-During-Pregnancy/35816 For a mom-to-be, a baby shower is a great way to celebrate the coming of a little one. Here are some great ideas to consider for your baby shower favors. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Unique-Ideas-For-Baby-Shower-Favors/33636 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Unique-Ideas-For-Baby-Shower-Favors/33636 Being pregnant comes with its fair share of ups and downs as well as what is called "porridge brainâ. This term is used when the mom to be becomes, shall we say, forgetful and clumsy. So, how do you make sure you have everything you need when the baby comes? Well, the best way to avoid any last minute dilemmas is to make a list with everything you need and pack your hospital bags well in advance. http://articlecrux.com/Article/What-Will-You-Need-for-the-Hospital-/31277 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/What-Will-You-Need-for-the-Hospital-/31277 Looking fabulous may be a bit more difficult when you are pregnant because there is so much more of you. Fear not, because at ebaymaterntiy.co.uk there is a stunning range of maternity clothing to suit everyone. Now, it is so much easier to look great and feel great too. When you are pregnant, as everyone knows, the emotions that you go through can be overwhelming. You may have moments when you feel terrible about yourself and about how you look. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnant-and-Looking-Fabulous/30993 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnant-and-Looking-Fabulous/30993 Much of how to dress your baby when you take him or her outside for the first time will have to do with the weather. Of course you want this outfit to be special because it will mark the day you leave the hospital and head home to be on your own with the new member of the family. Even though the outfit is special, the blankets you use should also be pretty, because this is what you will most likely see. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Dressing-Your-Baby-for-the-First-Day-Outside/30167 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Dressing-Your-Baby-for-the-First-Day-Outside/30167 If giving birth to a baby seems scary and sore, then imagine giving birth to two babies â at the same time! Twins are an amazing phenomenon of life and the bond that they have with each other in the womb fascinated scientists and doctors all over the world. It has been shown that babies in the womb form attachments and when twins are placed in the same cot together they are much happier and healthier. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Here-Come-the-Twins/29912 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Here-Come-the-Twins/29912 When your stomach begins to grow you may feel uncomfortable and maybe even sore, especially in our lower back area. This is common in most pregnant women and can be tiring as well as annoying. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Back-Pain-during-Pregnancy/29380 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Back-Pain-during-Pregnancy/29380 Are you getting enough vitamins and nutrients in your pre-natal vitamin? Or, have you ever wondered what exactly all of those vitamins and nutrients do to help keep you and your growing baby healthy? Here are the answers to those questions. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy-and-Are-You-Getting-Enough-Vitamins-and-Nutrients-/29295 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy-and-Are-You-Getting-Enough-Vitamins-and-Nutrients-/29295 You finally have the results back and you are pregnant. The world has now completely changed and you will begin to have worries, as well as overwhelming sensations of what to expect. The truth is, you cannot really allow yourself to have too many expectations, and do not let yourself make any hard and fast rules, even if you are the plan-well-ahead-type. Having another person inside you, to look after and nurture with your entire being is the most amazing gift that any woman can ever have http://articlecrux.com/Article/Congratulations--You-re-Pregnant/29180 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Congratulations--You-re-Pregnant/29180 The clearest sign of pregnancy is if a girl's period is late. Some people complain of having very sore breasts, a metallic taste in their mouth, or of having to go to the loo a lot. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Teenage-Pregnancy---Getting-a-Pregnancy-Test/25679 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Teenage-Pregnancy---Getting-a-Pregnancy-Test/25679 During pregnancy, acne can both clear and get worse. In early pregnancy, acne often gets a bit worse but as pregnancy progresses, acne can often improve, possibly because of increased levels of oestrogen. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy-Acne-Treatment---Acne-During-Pregnancy/25678 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy-Acne-Treatment---Acne-During-Pregnancy/25678 Women with Crohn's disease who are considering having children can be comforted to know that the vast majority of such pregnancies http://articlecrux.com/Article/Crohns-Disease-and-Pregnancy/25677 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Crohns-Disease-and-Pregnancy/25677 Experts separate myth from fact when it comes to exercise during pregnancy. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy-And-Exercise---What-You-Can-Do-For-a-Healthy-Pregnancy/25672 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Pregnancy-And-Exercise---What-You-Can-Do-For-a-Healthy-Pregnancy/25672 Find out what to expect during each of the three pregnancy trimesters. http://articlecrux.com/Article/Healthy-Pregnancy---Stages-of-Development/25671 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://articlecrux.com/Article/Healthy-Pregnancy---Stages-of-Development/25671