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The importance of folic acid
New film explains the importance of folic acid to any woman who can have a baby A new film entitled ‘I am a …’ has been released by the national charity Shine as part of their campaign Go Folic! which aims to communicate the message that taking folic acid is essential in preventing birth defects…
Posted in Antenatal Care, Charity, Preparing your body, Special Needs
Tagged charity, Folic acid, Go Folic, Hydrocephalus, News, Pregnancy, special needs, Spina bifida
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Spring into baby action!
Well, that chill in the air is finally going, the days are getting longer and it’s a perfect time of year for couples trying for a baby to start planning, planning, planning! I always say that preparation pays when it comes to conceiving, so here are my top five tips for getting pregnant. Sex, sex…
Posted in Conception
Tagged Baby, conception, concieve, Fertility, Folic acid, omega 3, Ovulation, Sex, Vitamin D, Vitamins
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Vitamins: what do you need, how do you get them?
We all want to be in the best possible health – and we certainly want the best for our children. Most of us can get enough vitamins from a healthy balanced diet – but some of us need a little extra help. Vitamins can be divided up into two main groups. The fat soluble vitamins…
Preparing your body for pregnancy
A healthy lifestyle is just as important for prospective fathers too, so if there are things you need to do, for example giving up smoking, doing it together will give you some valuable moral support. Weight and exercise Check your weight: any woman who is very over- or under-weight may find her fertility levels are affected. If…
Top 10 most commonly asked fertility questions
We answer your most common questions about how to get pregnant and what to do if you’re having problems … What can my partner and I do to improve our chances of conceiving? To maximise your chances of getting pregnant, have sex frequently throughout your monthly cycle, especially in the first half. ‘Sperm can live…
Healthy eating in pregnancy
What is a balanced diet? We all need a diet that is varied and has foods in the following proportions: One third fruit and vegetables One third energy-packed starchy carbohydrate foods like bread, potatoes and pasta One sixth protein foods like meat, poultry, cheese, pulses and dairy products The tiniest amount of sugar and fat.…
Posted in Antenatal Care, Diet and nutrition during pregnancy, Online antenatal classes
Tagged antenatal class, babyworld online antenatal class, Breastfeeding, class 1, diet, Essential nutrients, Fatty acids, Folic acid, Food Safety, Health, Iron, Nutrition, Nutrition and pregnancy, omega 3, Pre-eclampsia, Pregnancy, Vitamins
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Folic Acid in early pregnancy
One nutrient key to a healthy pregnancy is folate or folic acid one of the B group of vitamins, also known as B9. We all need folic acid to make DNA. DNA carries the genetic information that controls the correct development and function of every single cell in our bodies. A good intake of folic acid when you…
Posted in Pregnancy Health
Tagged Dietary supplements, Folate deficiency, Folic acid, Health, Neural tube defect, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Vitamin
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Early pregnancy by Zita West
“I’m sure that without Zita’s advice and supplements I would never have survived filming at eighteen weeks. Zita is often called a fertility and pregnancy guru, and I’m definitely one of her followers. The guidance and support she has given me through both my pregnancies has helped me to stay healthy and positive and to relax and enjoy the whole…
Posted in Pregnancy
Tagged Acupuncture, early pregnancy, fish oil, Folic acid, food, Holistic, IVF, Kate Winslet, Massage, Midwife, Miscarriage, morning sickness, natural remedies, Omega-3 fatty acid, pain, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Zita West
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Fruit and vegetables in pregnancy
Fruit and vegetables are bursting with the vitamins, minerals and fibre that our pregnant bodies need for good health. Fruit and vegetables are our best source of antioxidants, special nutrients that help protect our bodies against cancer, heart disease and the effects of pollution. Research has shown that eating five or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day makes…
Posted in Diet and nutrition during pregnancy
Tagged Antioxidant, Cancer, Cooking, Folic acid, Fruit, heart disease, Home economics, Midwife, minerals, Vegetable, Vitamin
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Vitamins and folic acid supplements
If you are trying for a baby or are pregnant, you should take folic acid supplements up to the 12th week, as this has been shown to help reduce the risk of a baby being born with neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Folic acid appears naturally in foods including leafy green vegetables, orange juice, dried apricots…
