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Nutrition & Pregnancy

Diet is a very important part of a healthy pregnancy. Here are some articles and resources to help you learn more about diet, nutrition and pregnancy.
Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
When you have a drink, your unborn baby is too. Learn about the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Avoid Food Hazards During Pregnancy
You need to be careful about the foods you eat when you are pregnant. Learn about the importance of food safety during pregnancy.
Do Strawberries Cause Birth Defects?
A reader asks if strawberries cause birth defects and wants to know if pregnant women should avoid eating strawberries.
Pregnancy, Nutrition and Dietary Needs
Women who are pregnant may need to make some dietary changes. Our women's health guide has an article that discusses diet and pregnancy.
Prenatal Vitamins, Pregnancy and Weight Gain
Do prenatal vitamins cause weight gain or is gaining weight around the buttocks and thighs a normal occurrence during pregnancy?
Take Folic Acid Before You Know You are Pregnant
Folate, or the dietary supplement form, folic acid, is crucial to a healthy pregnancy. Learn more about folic acid.
The Scoop About Prenatal Vitamins
Most women need to take prenatal vitamins when they are pregnant. About's Pregnancy Guide, Robin Elise Weiss offers information on prenatal vitamins.
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