Vitamin D for Babies skulls

Posted on 13th | Posted by Emilie in Baby, Mom, Pregnancy, Nutrition

Another interesting article from Dr. Weil. I breastfed and gave my baby a daily vitamin because my Doctor told me that Vitamin D does not pass through breastmilk. Make sure you are taking your prenatal vitamins while pregnant, and consult your Doctor about your Vitamin D intake.

Vitamin D Deficiency May Soften Infant Skulls
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Folic Acid for Mental Health

Posted on 13th | Posted by Emilie in General, Mom, Pregnancy, Nutrition

Pregnant women need folic acid to prevent birth defects among their babies, and new research suggests that seniors may benefit from supplements as well, to help ward off dementia as they age. A clinical study from South Korea indicates that low levels of folic acid (called folate when this vitamin occurs naturally in green leafy […]

20 Minute Office Workout

Posted on 28th | Posted by Emilie in General, Mom, Exercise, Pregnancy

Here is a nice 20 minute workout you can do in your office. You just need 2 hand weights and mat.
I’ve been squeezing in my workouts at lunch when I can. It’s much easier if I don’t have to leave the building to get it done. And with a 10 month […]

Applesauce instead of Oil

Posted on 14th | Posted by Emilie in General, Family, Pregnancy, Nutrition

A great way to decrease the amount of fat in your baked goods is by using applesauce instead of oil. Applesauce is used in equal amounts for the oil in your recipe. I have substituted applesauce so many times in my cakes, my family doesn’t know the difference! Often, I do […]

Banana Desert

Posted on 5th | Posted by Emilie in General, Mom, Pregnancy, Nutrition

I found this great recipe and thought I would share it!
Bananas are rich in potassium (450mg) and magnesium (33mg). Potassium can help a pregnant woman reduce her swelling. From babycenter.com, “Research suggests that proper levels of magnesium during pregnancy can help keep the uterus from contracting until week 35. Dropping levels at this […]

Maternal Fitness book

Posted on 23rd | Posted by Emilie in Reviews, General, Exercise, Childbirth, Pregnancy

There are a lot of pregnancy books out there, it’s hard to know which ones are worth your time. I found that there was something good in every book, but very little about pregnancy fitness. For real fitness information, you need to look at pregnancy fitness specific books.
My favorite pregnancy fitness book was […]

Caffeine and Miscarriages

Posted on 21st | Posted by Emilie in General, Pregnancy, Nutrition

This morning, I have the luxury of a day off, I had on The Today Show and an interesting topic came up. Caffeine consumption while you are pregnant. I was always told to stay away from caffeine, but “some” was ok. Very vague!
The study showed that consuming caffeine can double your […]

Walk Walk Walk

Posted on 20th | Posted by Emilie in Mom, Exercise, Pregnancy

One of the easiest ways to exercise is to walk. It’s good for pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and motherhood. All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other! No equipment needed!
I’ll have to admit, I wasn’t in to walking that much pre-pregnancy. But toward the end of my […]

Thinking of Getting Pregnant? Part 4

Posted on 14th | Posted by Emilie in Pregnancy, Nutrition

Taking vitamins including Folic Acid?  Check
Working Out?  Check
Drinking lots of water?   Check

What’s next?
The fourth and final pre-pregnancy step ( I could go on forever, but I’ll stop at 4 for now) I recommend is checking on your fiber intake.   Pregnancy is going to alter your body on the outside and on the inside.  Where do […]

Thinking of Getting Pregnant? Part 3

Posted on 11th | Posted by Emilie in Pregnancy, Nutrition

You’ve started taking Folic Acid. You started working out, or kicked it up a notch. What else can you do pre-pregnancy? Check your water intake. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have heard that you are supposed to drink 8 glasses of water each day for a total of […]

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