Need Healthy food ideas for my 2 1/2 year old?

Meredith N

I am running out of good foods to feed my 2 1/2 year old. He likes pretty much anything he's not that picky. I want to feed him a well balanced diet but I'm 9 months prego so I've been slacking a little just because I don't want to cook. I just feel like he is getting bored with his food choices and I was wondering if anyone out there has any good, healthy, relatively simple meal ideas! Thanks!

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My 2 year old loves hummus sandwiches, there are a variety of flavors (he especially loves the garlic and red pepper varieties) and you could also just supply the dip with whole-wheat pita bread cut into triangles for dipping (messy but a good alternative to chips and salsa). Whole wheat pita bread is also good for making pizza with just a little organic spagetti sauce, low-fat cheese and veggies (my son likes spinach, olives, and mushrooms). Those steam bags of veggies in the freezer section are always great for a side dish. I also add the little frozen peas and carrots to everything to up the veggie content (pasta, casseroles, whatever, even frozen or packaged foods can be improved by adding a cup of veggies into the mix.) For breakfast, my son and I alternate between Trader Joe's oatmeal with cranberries (lots of flax seed and high in fiber, plus individually packaged for an easy morning) and omlets made with "Best of Egg", spinach, tomatoes, and low-fat cheese. To up the nutrient content of pancake/waffle mix, I add flax seed and mash up a ripe banana into the mix. Oh, and Trader Joes also has whole wheat couscous that I make with chicken broth instead of water and cooks in 5 minutes for a great (if messy) side dish.

Being the mother of a two year old and a two month old, I'd also like to suggest trying something like Dream Dinners where you can prepare a whole bunch of dinners in advance and then just pull them out of the freezer all month. http://dreamdinners.com/main.php?page=ms_previewcurrentmenu All the nutritional information is available online so you know in advance what you're getting and I usually just add one of those steam veggie bags as a side dish and I'm done - they're really good enough even for all that company you get after having a baby! Good luck with the pregnancy!

foods for a 1 year old?

Q. I reposted this from newborn & baby. My son just turned 11 months old. I have a few questions about what he should & should not be eating. This was his last month on formula & baby food for WIC. He's been doing great on finger foods, I started giving him the Gerber Graduate snacks when he was around 8 months old that dissolved in his mouth after a few seconds. When he was 9 months old he started taking bigger bites and actually chewing so I started breaking up some fruit like bananas and letting him eat it. I've tried eggs, plums, blueberries (the insides of it), sweet potatoes and things just to let him play with it and figure it out. But next month everything changes and I'm really worried. He starts getting cheese, whole milk, bread, and I just don't know what to buy for him to make sure he is getting the right nutrition. I want to try and get him accustomed to more foods before he is on them all together as his main source of nutrition. We have a tight food budget (food stamps plus what we pay for about 130 a month total), but we eat very healthy. I have fresh & frozen fruit & vegetables all the time, chicken, turkey, & salmon, lots of whole grains. Are canned vegetables okay? I buy the 'no salt added' canned vegetables. What should he be eating & how much, and what should I avoid?

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* Your baby loves to learn new tricks and show off. If you make her the same food you are eating, you will probably see a new side of your baby.

* Babies begin to use a cup around one year of age. Some can hold it themselves, and some just need a little help. Either way, once you show them how, they will probably want to do it themselves.

* Don't give your baby juice with sugar late in the day or in the middle of the night. Besides not being good for her teeth, it will wake her up and/or keep her awake. On the flip side, if your baby is grouchy when she wakes up, give her a little bit of orange juice right away. This will help her over the hump. Orange juice is great for preventing colds, too.

* Petroleum jelly is a great barrier cream for your baby's face when you are introducing her to more acidic foods, such as oranges and spaghetti sauce. Just use a small amount and be sure to keep the jelly off your clothes, because it stains. To remedy a stain, douse the area in baby powder and let it stand until the powder dissolves. Do it again and again until the powder remains. This means the wetness is mostly removed. Your item will be ready to wash, or the powder will simply wipe off with little or no stain remaining.

* Don't wait to instill a love of home in your baby. Make family recipes such as grandma's secret spaghetti sauce, mom's cinnamon rolls, or dad's pancakes; or make a tradition of roasting a chicken every Sunday. You'll be glad you did. Long after your baby is grown up, he will come home because he wants to taste mom and dad's home-cooked meals again...so think ahead.

* Some babies eat and eat and gain weight slowly, and some eat less and gain weight rapidly. It's in the genes. I'm certain I got the wrong ones.

* Some foods are very real choking hazards for babies this age. Keep grapes, popcorn, hot dogs, hard candy, long spaghetti, and hard chips away from your baby!

* One of the first signs that baby is ready to wean completely off of the breast or bottle is when he's still hungry after he drinks his milk.

* No soda or caffeine for baby.

* Limit any fried foods and/or spicy sauces. These types of foods can give baby unbearable gas.

* Freezing your leftovers is great, but never refreeze leftovers after they have thawed out.

* It's not good to mix foods that baby strongly dislikes with those he likes. He'll probably just end up disliking both. Notice what your baby likes and expand from there.

* Don't offer too many choices for foods in the beginning. Stick with one thing at a time.

* If baby likes cereals, feel confident moving towards soft crackers, breads, noodles, and other things that she can pick up on her own.

* Try using a little cup, such as the ones from children's medicine bottles, when helping baby make the transition from bottle to cup. They hold just a little fluid and are fun for the baby to hold and learn withâminiatures of things that adults use are usually attractive to babies.

* Children go through growth spurts for years. If your baby normally picks at food and suddenly seems hungry after every meal, get ready to go shopping! She is probably getting ready to grow again.

* Some babies fuss when their hands and face get dirty. Notice if baby acts the same way around messy foods like mashed potatoes or soups. If so, try drier foods like toast.

* Don't forget to introduce pizza! Just be sure to take off the stringy cheese because it is a choking hazard. Just keep in mind that some babies are very particular and don't like certain marinara sauces, especially if it's tangy.

* Remember, babies like to do things themselves, so if she isn't eating well, simply try letting her do it herself.

* A great way to tell if your baby is aware of the new foods in front of him is to put a finger-size piece of pasta (easy to pick up) next to a cookie. If your baby grabs the cookie first, you'll know he is totally aware of your menu selections. If this happens, you have to remember to keep all cookies, juices, and other sweets and delights out of his view until you get him hooked on veggies, fruits, meats, and other healthy alternatives.

* By this time, baby is on the move. Set rules and make sure to teach your little one to eat only at the table in the high chair. This is one of those things that, if taught early, gets easier and easier. Otherwise, baby rules the house, and when that happens, it gets harder and harder...for you.

* If your baby likes blueberries, don't be surprised to find his diaper has turned blue. Red dyes and red juices, which are discouraged because they can rile up your baby, have a similar effect. This can be a scary discovery, but don't worryâwhatever goes in is going to come out.

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My 2nd pregnancy?

amanda b

I am in my last trimester and my 2nd pregnancy. For about a month I have had a severe burning sensation on the very top of my belly. It burns to sit and push on it. Does anyone know what this could be?

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this is due to reflux of digested food (which contains HCL) into esophagus.

due to enormous distension of ur abdomen the stomach is pushed up ...and when food get refluxed into esophagus u have that burning sensation.

its normal...dont be tensed.

since u r expecting...wish u good luck.

help with heartburn relief during pregnancy?

sdfjfkf k

is heartburn relief during pregnancy common ? can someone help me get some relieve its really getting annoying ... thank you

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Certain hormones produced during pregnancy, especially progesterone, work as muscle relaxers on the smooth muscles inside the motherâs body. The muscles that move food downward through the esophagus and work the stomach are also not as tight as normal, so digestion is not as efficient as it could be.

In addition, the baby is developing. This places added pressure on the internal organs and can squeeze acid out of the stomach to make its way up the esophagus. Heartburn during pregnancy is usually most common toward the end of the second trimester and throughout the third.

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What happens to the mother during the first 3 months of pregnancy?

Q. Well, for my child development class, i have to list what happens to the mother.
If any of you could (i am using google as well, but the results are limited) could you list them in the months they occur? :]
Such as:
Month 1-
Month 2-
Month 3-
? THANKS! :]
No, i am homeschooled, and there is NO textbook. I don't pay for them. We don't have them. This is an on our own assignment, which involves doing the research. I am, but i asked for help.
What's so horrible about that?
*Due June...---Thank you!

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Here's a good indication of what may happen.


From Link:

"First Month

Weeks one through four or the first month of pregnancy, symptoms may incude:

fatigue
morning sickness
excess saliva
frequent urination
lower abdominal pressure
depression

A woman may crave certain foods and becoming completely adverse to others that didn't bother her before. She may become very irritable, cry a lot, or be overjoyed.

Second Month

Weeks five through eight or the second month of pregnancy, symptoms may include:

swelling of hands and feet
varicose veins
constipation
heartburn
indigestion
flatulence
bloating
heavier breasts
goose bumps on the areola
slight whitish vaginal discharge
waistline expansion
change in the size of the uterus


Third Month

During these nine to 13 weeks, hopefully the nausea and vomiting have eased or ceased. The pregnant woman may have:

more energy
less urination time
a slight increase in vaginal discharge
additional visible veins on the body
faintness
dizziness
stretch marks
change in sex drive 9feeling sexier or not wanting to participate at all)
cramping after an orgasm
a corpus luteum cyst
inability to urinate
and or a new sense of calmness

Any of the previously mentioned symptoms in month one and two can remain present or have ceased."

Nauseousness...possible pregnancy?

Q. Hello...I was 11 days late this month, but I did start.The flow was extemely heavy. I took 3 pregnancy tests, all came out negative. I'm feeling very nauseous, especially when I get around food, and I have migraines almost every day. Could this be pregnancy? If not pregnancy, what could it be?

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No you aren't pregnant especially if all 3 came back negative and you have received your period already so you can rule pregnancy out. You might sick or something. I am always feeling nauseated and I don't know why and when I eat it doesn't make things better. I should go to the doctor and so should you bc it's a disgusting feeling.

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i would like to know all the symptoms of a pregnancy?

Sildav

and if the breast hurt, if thats one. thanks.

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POSSIBLE SIGNS OF PREGNANCY:

SIGN: Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)* WHEN IT APPERS: Following Conception OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES: Travel, fatigue, stress, fear of pregnancy, hormonal problems, illness, extreme weight loss, going off the pill, brestfeeding.

SIGN: Morning sickness (nausea, with or without vomiting, Any time day or night)^ WHEN IT APPERS: 2-8 weeks after conception OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES: Food poisoning, emotional stress, infection, a variety of illnesses.

SIGN: Frequent urination WHEN IT APPERS: As early as 2-3 weeks after conception OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES: Urinary tract infection, diuretics, stress, diabetes.

SIGN: Tingling, tender swollen breasts WHEN IT APPERS: As early as a few days after conception OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES: Birth control pills, impending menstruation

SIGN: Darkening of the areola (area around the nipple) and elevation of tiny glands around the nipple WHEN IT APPERS: First trimester OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES: Hormonal imbalance or effect of prior pregnancy.

SIGN: Blue and pink lines under skin on breasts and later on abdomen WHEN IT APPERS: First trimester OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES: Hormonal imbalance or effect of prior pregnancy

SIGN: Food Cravings WHEN IT APPERS: First trimester OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES: Poor diet, stree, impending menstruation

SIGN: Darkening of line from navel to pubis (Linea nigra) WHEN IT APPERS: 4th or 5th month OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES: Hormonal imbalance or effect of prior pregnancy

*Some women have periodic staining or bleeding during the first months of pregnanc; others may have some bleeding during implatation of the embryo in the uterus.
^More than half of all women experience morning sickness.

SIGN: Changes in color of vaginal and cervical tissue to bluish violet* WHEN IT APPERS: First trimester OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES: Impending menstruation.

SIGN: Softening of the cervix and uterus* WHEN IT APPERS: About 6 weeks OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES: A delayed mentrual period.

SIGN: Enlarged uterus* and abdomen WHEN IT APPERS: 8-12 weeks after conception OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES: Fibroids, tumor

SIGN: Palpable uterine artery pulsation* WHEN IT APPERS: Early in pregnancy OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES: Fibroids, tumors.

SIGN: Fluttering sensation in lower abdomen (fetal movement) WHEN IT APPERS: First noted at 16-22 weeks of pregnancy OTHERPOSSIBLE CAUSES: Gas, bowel contractions

*Signs of pregnancy looked for in medical examination.

excessive diarrhea in early pregnancy?

sarah beth

This is my 2nd pregnancy13 weeks pregnant and I literally have lost 20 lbs from being so ill. I tried everything the dr says. He even had me take flintstones instead of the other prenatals. It doesn't matter what I eat or how much i drink to avoid dehydration. Has anyone else gone thru this? my first pregnancy was not this rough by any means.
I thought the diarrhea was from the pills and now clearly they were not my problem

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Omigod! Your situation could not be more identical to mine..I just HAD to answer your question :)

I am 18 weeks into my own pregnancy right now, but am STILL experiencing bouts of severe diarrhea on and off. I'd say it started early in my first trimester, at about 8-10 weeks..and occurred on average, between 2-5 times a DAY for over a full month. I was completely miserable (and also worried), to say the least...

I don't know what kind of family history you may have that could possibly play a role in your symptoms, but I was incredibly concerned because my mother suffers from Crohn's Disease (an inflammatory bowel dysfunction) and ironically, became the most ill during one of her pregnancies (and at a rather young age -22, which I am as well-21.) So, aside from being scared out of my wits because of the impending possibility that I could have had a lifelong illness, I was also obviously worried about my baby. No matter what I did, lay off spicy or irritating foods, as well as dairy (all suggestions by others in my family)..NOTHING alleviated my intense diarrhea. I even half-joke about it, because the father of my son gets diarrhea quite frequently, while I never did prior to getting pregnant with his child..so, I resolved, I must have gotten some of his genes or something into my own system from the baby or lol.

And as I said, this continued on for a month...with no relief (even with living on Campbell's chicken soup, broth, dry cereal, and crackers), and extreme attacks of excessive diarrhea accompanied by HORRIBLE abdominal/intestinal pains.

So, when I went to my first prenatal appointment, I alerted my OB of my symptoms...and even found out from the scale at their office I had lost ten pounds! Luckily, everything was fine with my baby. My doctor explained that taking in nutrients, especially in early pregnancy, is not absolutely necessary-as the body will naturally resort to utilizing some of it's own fat and nutrient storages to supply to the baby if you are having morning sickness or other symptoms which make getting those extra calories from eating nearly impossible. I was just advised to continue taking my prenatal vitamins and remain hydrated, since these are ultimately the most crucial factors to the health of the fetus during any stage of pregnancy.

I'd say though, that based on the information you provided (and just encounting from my OWN horrendous ordeal(s), it seems as though we're just some unlucky gals that get this alternative G.I. upset as an added joy to our pregnancies. If you've looked up any information on diarrhea in pregnancy elsewhere, you'll see if often states diarrhea as being one of the rather rarer symptoms to be experienced. So, I guess that makes us even more exceptional lol.

Just try to get through it, as I have. At the time of my first OB appointment, the diarrhea had subsided, and thus far had stayed at bay up until a few days ago. I was told by my OB that if it returned, at my next appt. they would like to take a stool sample just to make sure everything is still looking alright. If you're feeling more concerned yourself, speak to your doctor and try suggesting this. I've noticed mine seems to flare-up whenever I catch a bug of some sort, almost like my intestines are sensitive and become easily irritated..so maybe if you notice this as well, they can check to see. Your stool can reveal a lot about your condition, if you may have any food allergies, a virus, food poisoning, or another illness - all are real possibilities.

And above all, just know you aren't alone! I can't believe I even found another person like me, my entire family keeps thinking I'm crazy since none of the women ever had this during any of their pregnancies. It's interesting to hear you didn't experience this with your first, but they do say every pregnancy IS different. This is my first, and I guess this is either just how my body reacts, or like you said, my pregnancy has just decided to be really rough in this regard.

My grandmother also likes to tell me, "pregnancy just doesn't agree with some people" - although this doesn't help me hearing this in any way, that statement pretty much does fit me to a T, so I just try to live with how uncomfortable it can be and know that each day, through all my bs, I'm one step closer to getting my baby :)

Good Luck w/everything,..

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SIckness during pregnancy?

liteonfire

Do you feel sick and gag but never throw up while your pregnant?

That's how I am, it's weird. I mean sometimes i rather throw up

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Yes! This is me as well right now-- 6 weeks along. Who know that morning sickness lasted all day? I was reading that it is caused by low blood sugar in the body, which is why it is worse in the mornings when blood sugar is lowest. Wikipedia lists some things that can help, and one thing is NOT to have an empty stomach, which is hard! Personally, I have found is juice and soups seems to bring it down a notch and are not too difficult to consume on a queasy stomach.

Here's the list:

* Avoiding an empty stomach.
* Eating five or six small meals per day, rather than three large ones.
* Ginger, in capsules, tea, ginger ale, or ginger snaps.[8]
* Vitamin B6 (either pyridoxine or pyridoxamine), often taken in combination with the antihistamine doxylamine (Diclectin).
* Lemons, particularly the smelling of freshly cut lemons.
* Accommodating food cravings and aversions.
* Eating dry crackers in the morning.
* Trying the BRATT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, toast and tea.[9]
* Drinking liquids 30 to 45 minutes after eating solid food.

Pregnancy concerns: Nineteen years of age and Uninsured?

Ditto

As the title dictates, I am nineteen years in age, resident of Minnesota; Shakopee, and I am currently pregnant. About two to three weeks in if I had to give an educated guess, but it wasn't so much a planned pregnancy nor an uh-oh sort of thing. We were aware of what we were doing and this was the result of it. Unfortunately, it was only a few weeks prior that I had been terminated from my only source of income, which now sort of sticks a huge serrated blade into the ordeal. I have been searching for work relentlessly and had even applied to about every source of work I could think of the first couple days of and after my termination. No such luck as of yet and I'm out of money.

I'm not alone in this, however. The father of my unborn child is all and willing to do everything and anything he can do to help us through this and we are going to be getting married sometime within the next couple months. His job is alright, but with only receiving a skimpy eighty to one hundred dollars each week (if even that) just won't cover the expenses. Especially since we're both out of insurance. He is currently eighteen years in age and his family not too long ago just experienced a rather tough time. His mother lost the only job that was keeping them afloat, so now all their insurance and what have you is dried up as well.

With expenses he has to pay and expenses I cannot even begin to pay, this is turning out to be rather difficult, but not impossible right?

I'm adamant in keeping this child, but I'm going to need some help. Family and friends can only do so much and I cannot at all become reliant on them. It's not something I can do. I've tried looking up cheap or free clinics that can provide the prenatal care I need and perhaps ultrasounds, check ups, professionals I can ask questions to, and just someplace I can turn to without being terrified of the bill I cannot afford. I can't even afford rent and that's three hundred a month.

Also, are there any medical health care places that are set up for situations like this? Something that can help me through this so I'm not going to drown in debt for the rest of my life?

Phone numbers, addresses, clinic names, hospitals, anything. Any sort of welfare I could get myself into until I can get a job? I'm still applying and trying to do anything I possibly can.

Any feedback on any of this would be appreciated greatly.

- Under no circumstances am I getting an abortion. Strictly out of the question.

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I would suggest Food Stamps, WIC and Medicaid - see if you qualify. Medicaid covers midwives in some states, so be sure to check out all your options.

Get, beg, buy, steal or borrow one of these books. Even if you choose a hospital birth these books are still great reads. It shows birth as a positive, beautiful and empowering experience.

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth: Discover the Proven Wisdom That Has Guided Thousands of Women Through Childbirth With More Confidence, Less Pain, and Little or No Medical Intervention by Ina May Gaskin.

Spiritual Midwifery, 4th Edition: The classic book on home birth! The first section details the experiences of parents and midwives during the birth experience. The second section is a technical manual for midwives, nurses, and doctors. Includes information on prenatal care and nutrition, labor, delivery-techniques, care of the new baby, and breast-feeding. Very informative stuff.
http://www.inamay.com/books.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ina_May_Gaskin
http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/taking-back-birth-ina-may-gaskin

Consider giving birth upright so that gravity helps instead of having to push a baby up hill out of you (such as giving birth laying flat on your back) Even if you are in a hospital request a squat bar, squatting also allows your pelvic outlet to increase that crucial 1/2 - 1 inch. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.birthdiaries.com/diary/birth061/birth061.21.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.birthdiaries.com/diary/birth061/&usg=__FjFAA9LxTJZzjljpAMCohkNA1Wo=&h=240&w=320&sz=19&hl=en&start=3&tbnid=pGQ7e9fyVyMezM:&tbnh=89&tbnw=118&prev=/images%3Fq%3D%2522squat%2Bbar%2522%2Bbirth%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff

The Portable Pediatrician is another useful book to have around, it covers everything from birth to age 5. http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Pediatrician-Parents-Month-Month/dp/0062731769

Please breastfeed! I am not a militant pro-teat crazy but it has great immunological benefits, it also helps you loose the weight faster and it's a great bonding mechanism. http://kellymom.com/ Is a great site and so is http://llli.org/ Le Leache Int'l Conversely is you choose not to or cannot breast feed, formula feed and don't feel guilty or look back. WalMart brand is some of the cheapest formula around. Try to stay on a schedule for the first couple months this will make having a schedule later easier on the both of you. For the first couple of month the baby needs to eat every 3 hours barring them sleeping through the night whenever they get to that. Investing in a co-sleeper is a great idea, so you don't have to wander far to get the baby in the middle of the night. Sleep every free moment you have! http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10898576

Take you multi-vits and take your iron pills with a glass of orange juice - better absorption. You can over-indulge on healthy stuff all day long but keep your sweet tooth in check - also munchy foods, not too much. This will also help you from gaining too much weight.

Also bundle your baby when they should sleep, this will get hir programmed that when they are bundled they should sleep. I still bundle my 9 month old and she never gives me trouble going to nap or bed.

That's all the advice I can think of, I hope it helped. If you need someone to talk to email me.
Good luck.

~Pro-Choice Momma; Have had an abortion <no regrets> and I have a 13 month old daughter <no regrets>. I believe in protecting my daughter's choice.

Abortion: There is a Consensus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsSQiazUv

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Pregnancy food paranoia?

Dar

Do you think that pregnant women are more paranoid than ever about what to eat nowadays???
I had a discussion with a nurse who gave me a long list of foods to avoid while pregnant. Don't get me wrong, I will do anything to ensure my growing baby is in good health but I dont remember so much information 5 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter who turned out perfectly healthy and smart.

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Some foods they tell you not to eat or eat much of are precautions. As in,just don't take the chance,because it may cause harm. And after all medicine is always advancing. In five years from now,the list will probably be double the size it is now.

hair loss after pregnancy?

Q. hi, my daughter is 5 months old when she turned 4 months i noticed more hair on the hair brush in the mornings and i the shower,now its gone really thin?! i used to have such thick hair down past my waste,now i've had to cut it below my shoulder,has this happend any other mom's? is it normal??

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When it comes to pregnancy, it is common to notice your body going through an incredible amount of changes. While a lot of the changes are expected, not many women are prepared for hair loss after pregnancy. Many are aware that the hair may do some funny things during pregnancy but were unaware that the main amount of hair loss will generally happen after pregnancy.

In fact, it is about three months after giving birth that most of the hair loss takes place. This is because there is an increase in hormones during pregnancy, which help to make sure that women do not lose a lot of hair during those nine months. About three months after a woman delivers her hormones will start to go back to normal.

As the hormone levels go back to normal, there will be some hair that will fall out. There is nothing to really panic over as this is a natural thing. The hair thins a little with the hormone changes and then the normal cycle for your hair will be back on track. You may find though that it could take anywhere from six to twelve months in order to get your hair completely back to normal. Like mentioned before, this is completely natural and it happens to many women after pregnancy. Consider maybe just the price one pays for having that luxurious head of healthy hair that comes while pregnant.

What you can do

If you are really concerned about an extreme amount of hair loss there are some things that can be done. You can talk with your doctor to make sure that your level of hormones is where they are supposed to be. Also try to avoid pigtails, braids, or tight hair rollers. Anything that pulls on your hair and gives it stress should be avoided. You should also make sure that your diet is high in vegetables and fruits. This is because these food items contain antioxidants and flavonoids that help protect hair follicles. Make sure that the shampoo and conditioner you are using contains silica and biotin.

When using a blow dryer make sure that you are using the lowest setting, as wet hair is very fragile and can be easily damaged. Also make sure that you are not brushing through wet hair with a fine toothcomb as you could be setting yourself up for a lot of hair loss later down the road. Take vitamin supplements if you feel as though you are not getting enough nutrients and vitamins in your diet already. Make sure that you are taking all of the precautions that you can and you will be a lot better off.

Just make sure that you keep in mind that it is probably going to be impossible to completely stop any hair loss after pregnancy from happening. The best you can do is to try to protect your hair and make it as strong as possible in order to lessen the amount you lose. And remember, if everything fails you, it is only a matter of a few months before you have the head of hair that you are used to and you stop noticing the loss of hair after pregnancy.

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Foods to avoid during pregnancy?

Yussiiii

What foods should a woman avoid during her early pregnancy?

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edit: oops, wrong person. anyway:

Avoid junk food as much as possible. This includes fast food, preprepared foods, processed foods, all that stuff. Try to eat organic or locally grown if you can. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and high mercury fish (fish like Haddock are okay because they are low mercury.) No sushi! I know it sucks, but the quality of sushi in the US is just not the same as in Japan, and should be avoided during pregnancy (but you can eat the cooked rolls.) Avoid stuff like sucralose, aspartame, splenda, high fructose corn syrup... All that stuff is terrible for people in general and should be avoided at all times, not just in pregnancy. Certain cheeses, like feta and bleu cheeses should be avoided. Some people claim raw milk should me avoided, I disagree. Raw milk is far more beneficial than pasteurized milk, pasteurized milk is nutritionally useless and damages the balance of gut flora, which has been found to be a possible link to autism. If you drink raw milk, make sure you visit the farm first and check for cleanliness and make sure they are organic cows that are grass fed and roam a pasture. Very few people get sick from raw milk (about 42 annually of the approximately 9 million raw milk consumers in the US.) Milk requires pasteurization when a cow is fed grain or soy, which throws off the balance of bacteria in their gut, and also when they are not able to roam a pasture or open space and are instead confined to a barn where they sleep where they poop. .

Make sure your meats are cooked thoroughly. Avoid GMO foods. Non-GMO foods are labeled as such. If it's not labeled non-GMO, then it's probably not non-GMO. Don't eat soy, it is terrible for everyone! Soy contains estrogen compounds which are bad for males, as well as bad for females (the more estrogen a woman is exposed to in her lifetime, the more her risk of breast cancer increases.) Avoid plastics with BPA and definitely don't heat foods or drinks in plastic items. And definitely be weary of tap water. If you can, get a reverse osmosis system for your kitchen sink at least (which is where we get most of our tap water exposure,) and get a shower filter. There are all kinds of things in tap water from bacteria, to medicines, to poisons like fluoride and chlorine.

i know it's hard and we can't avoid these things 100% of the time, but limit them as much as you can.

If you want more info about anything I've said, I can provide you with lots of sources. Just let me know.

organic food and pregnancy?

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can eating organic food while your pregnant harm the baby? I was just wondering because my sisters husband and her are on this "organic" kick, and she's pregnant. I just don't want anything to happen. Thanks!

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Organic food is actually healthier...for everyone, preggerz or not, male or female, young or old.

When you compare say an organic carrot and a regular carrot side by side, the organic carrot was grown without any chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers, insecticides, etc). The regular carrot...you don't what that has been in. You can try to wash it off, but you most likely won't be able to get all the chemical residue, because your only washing the surface...gross.

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What foods did you have at your baby shower?

Q. Hey ladies!
Just wondering what types of foods you had at your shower or showers you've attended!
My shower is in 2 weeks and the menu is going to be just finger foods.

Mini chicken sliders: regular, buffalo, and bbq - your choice!
Chips and dip ( cheese dip and a 7 layer dip which includes beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and something else. I'm forgetting but sounds yummy!
Fruit tray
Meatballs on toothpicks
Chopped salad
& cupcakes :)

Drinks will include water, sodas, and homemade strawberry lemonade!

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At mine we just did fruit and veggie trays, cake, nuts, and mints. We also had the meatballs and cocktail wieners. the drinks were water, lemonade, and tea. It all depends I think on what you want (or crave). The main thing is to make sure you are not going to be serving anything you have an aversion to (of course!), as well as what you are craving. After all, this is for you and baby. Enjoy your shower, the rest of your pregnancy, and delivery. Congrats on your growing family!

What is the longest flight you have taken during pregnancy?

Q. Is it safe to fly during pregnancy. I'm in my 4th month. I'm planning to take international flight which is around 22 hrs long with 1 hr hault.
Please give me your suggestions. My doctor OKed it already. but I'm concerned.

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I traveled internationally (14+ hours each way) this past summer while pregnant. I left when I was 13 weeks and returned when I was around 30 weeks. I also did another short (3 hours each way) international trip (left at 32 weeks and returned at 34 weeks). My daughter was born 23 December and is perfectly healthy and happy. I have also traveled internationally at various stages with my first two pregnancies (my children are now 8&6).


You are safe to travel by plane from the beginning of your pregnancy all the way up until the end portion of your last trimester (usually 9th month - 36 weeks) and can manage what ever kind of trip(s) you want to do as long as you and your pregnancy are healthy and the pregnancy is progressing normally. As long as everything is fine, air travel does NOT increase the risk of miscarriage or pre-term labor, and poses no other risks to you or your child. The radiation risks are so low that they won't do any harm to you or your child.

It is the last four weeks (once you reach the 9th month - 36 weeks) that women are usually prohibited from flying. This is because after 36 weeks, a women can go into labor at any time, and the airplane is not made to handle such situations. For one, there is no guarantee that a doctor will be on board a plane, plus, should any complications arise during the labor and delivery, the plane does not have the medical equipment to handle such situations and it could put the health of the mother and child in danger.

You need to get a check-up from your doctor to make sure that you are in fit enough health, and that the pregnancy is healthy enough to allow for you to fly. Many airlines will require a medical certificate from your doctor dated 24-72 hours before your flight once you reach your third trimester (27 weeks). By the time you reach your eighth month (32 weeks) almost all airlines will require a doctors note.

All airlines make up their own rules and regulations regarding pregnant women. Some do not restrict travel at all, no matter what stage of pregnancy a women is in, and others start to restrict at 7 months, although the majority restrict around 36 weeks.

FAA Airline regulations state :

Obstetrical patients are free to fly, but pose a significant risk in later stages of precipitating delivery during flight. Pregnancy past 32 weeks should be carefully considered for restriction from flight and must be accompanied with an authorization note from a doctor. Those past 36 weeks should be prohibited from flying unless personally accompanied by their doctor. (Taken from my husbands flight security and survival manual & FAA site)
http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/designees_delegations/designee_types/ame/media/Section%20II.7.1%20Transportation%20of%20Patients%20by%20Airline.doc

While traveling I advise you to keep your medical records, and the name and number of your doctor. You should also get the name and number of a doctor where you will be staying/visiting in case an emergency comes up.

To keep yourself safe and comfortable on the trip, follow these simple things:

*drink plenty of water
*avoid caffeine
*don't eat food that causes gas for at least one day before you travel (pressure builds up as you ascend through the altitudes and could cause pain)
*walk around as much as you can (up and down the aisles)
*stretch while sitting
*wear loose fitting clothing
*wear slip on shoes (your feet may swell)
*wear maternity support pantyhose or socks
*try to get an aisle seat or a front row seat for more leg room
*eat light foods
*eat small meals or snacks at frequent intervals rather than big heavy meals
*do not eat salt
*Wear your seat belt just under your abdomen (depending on how big you are, you can also ask for a seat belt extender - just be sure that that too goes under your abdomen)
*relax


I wrote an article about traveling while pregnant. It gives more in-depth information if you'd like to reference it: http://jamiehassen79.angelfire.com/pregnant_travel.html

If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.

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Some Pregnancy Questions?

Sammie Jo

This is my first pregnancy, I am a little over 5 weeks along and VERY happy. We have been trying for 2 years and finally conceived on 50mg of Clomid after just one month! It is shocking because all the ovulation tests and blood tests said I did not ovulate! We have wanted this for so long, but now I am filled with all the questions I never thought to ask! I have Polycystic(sp?) Ovarian Syndrome, and I know it bring some more risks. Is it okay to vaccumm, use my cleaning supplies, have sex/orgasm, carry things likes the laundry basket and groceries? What foods can I eat? It seems like for every question I find an answer to I have 10 more, does anyone know a good website to check out? I know about smoking, drinking, soda, etc. But there seems to be alot of everyday things I can't find! Any help would be great!

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You can vaccumm, avoid bleach & fumes-try using natural cleaning products (the "green" kind with less chemicals).

You can have sex & an orgasm, though I must warn you it feels different when pregnant. After an orgasms your uterus will contract & become rock hard for about a minute (which is not harmful at all) It's just like braxton hicks contracts-which prepare you for labor. It's safe! When you are further along, avoid laying on your back during sex. It restricts blood flow to you & your little one.

You can carry things, just dont push it. Dont lift heavy objects!!

You need to research what foods you can't eat. There are lots of cheeses, deli meats, sushi, etc that you need to avoid. And of course, dont drink alcohol. Do not drink caffeinated drinks. Soda has a lot of sugar, so maybe 1 a day. Quit smoking if you smoke, and avoid being around those who do.

I get weekly emails from pregnancy weekly.com. It's very helpful because they send you information on your pregnancy according to the week your at.

Dont overwhelm yourself, you have 9 months to study up!!!

Cat Pregnancy Help?!?!?

Q. So there's this cat that's been coming around my house for about a month. I feed her and she sleeps in my lanai most of the time. I leave the lanai door open so she can come and go as she pleases. Recently I've noticed that her stomach is starting to stick out and her nipples are more prominent. Like if I rub my hand across her belly I can really feel them. She eats a lot but since I've never had a cat I don't really know what the average amount is that they eat. She's super sweet and that's how she's always been. Though now I'm starting to question if the only reason that she's craving so much attention is due to her being pregnant. When she first came here she would never purr; now she won't stop. I'm guessing if she is pregnant she's in about 4-5 weeks. The time she's been here she's never gone into heat, so I'm guessing she is pregnant.
What can I do to prepare for the birth of her kittens?
Should I give her special food?
How can I prevent her from going and giving birth in the woods around my house?
I believe she thinks this is her home now so I'm hoping she'll want to give birth here but I can't be positive.
Also when the kittens are born they'll have to be in the lanai with her as my brother is allergic to cats. I have no worries of them getting cold as I live in FL but instead I'm scared it might get to be too hot for them.

Any helpful tips are appreciated. I'm not going to take her to the vet and have her babies aborted, so please don't suggest it.

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A few days before the birth the cat will start looking for somewhere safe for the kittens to stay, so you might need a basket or something safe and sound. Try giving the cat wet food this will help her will her milk. When the birth is taking place try to leave her to it she will probably cry for a little while but this is normal .after about 10-15 minutes try to look to see the health of the kitten do not touch it! (the cat might look like it eating it but this is just the bag what the kitten in! ) there also a after birth but she will eat it. There will probably be about 3 minimum but some cat can have a least 12 kittens :) there eyes will start opening in about 8-10 days., they'll start to cruel in about 15-20 days.you can try them on wet food in about two and a half weeks.

Hope I helped. And good luck with your kitty cat:)

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Early pregnancy signs?

Q. Ok, I had sex on March 20th and I'm expecting my period this first week of April, but the condom came off inside me we're assuming before he climaxed, and that would most likely be around my ovulation time, so clearly that would mean that I have a high risk of being pregnant. It's March 31st and I had some very light bleeding for a while then it stopped, is this most likely implantation bleeding? I'm assuming so, I had cramping yesterday and little today. It could also be a light period though because I have had periods like this before. I do have to pee a lot but have always been like that because I drink a lot of water. Would you assume I'm pregnant? I am only 15, I will take all responsibilities for this even though I am scared and would be in lots of trouble, but I understand I have to handle the consequences. Anyways please no jokes, or disrespect, I'm just looking for some opinions and some help. Sorry for the long question. Thank you.

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can pregnant women diet or become vegan while pregnant?

Q. to lose wieght or try not to overgain ?

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I would not pay any attentionj to numbers on a scale. It means very little.

I am vegan, this is my third pregnancy.

I would never recommend becoming vegan to lose weight, because 1) I never lost weight when becoming vegan, I am still overweight . However, becoming vegan has made a HUGE impact on the way I feel physically, mentally, and spiritually as well. If you want to go vegan for health reasons it is very possible during pregnancy, far better for you than top continue eating a SAD diet! Feel free to message with any questions you have!

I am now beginning to go raw during this pregnancy!

My dietarey rules are as follows (for everyone):

1) Eat with love. Do not hate what you eat, do not be guilted by what you eat. Eating with negativity will make it imposible for your body to break down your food and deliver the nutrients tyo you (and youer baby's) system.

2) Do not deprive yourself!! You should be enjoying your dietary and lifestyle cvhange, not forcing it! It can be difficult and challenging without being forced and depriving.

3) Love yourself. Of course this goes without saying, but if you dont already love yourself nothing else you do will matter.

Best of luck!

Did anyone ever know or themselves go vegan while they were pregnant?

Q. I was in the middle of transitioning to the vegan lifestyle when I got pregnant. But when I got pregnant I got horrible morning sickness and just basically ate what I could get down...most of which was not vegan. I have been vegan before but never had the werewithal to stick with it. But I feel horrible with what I am eating now and I know it's not healthy. I am at the end of my first trimester and am feeling much better. My midwife is entirely supportive and actually thinks it is a good idea since I am overweight. But I want to know someone else has done this successfully and safetly. Thanks.

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It is totally safe. The American Diatetic Associaton (the last word in diet health in this country) states that a vegetarian or vegan diet is safe for all stages of life including pregnancy and nursing women.

I am a vegan and I am also pregnant currently. You can read any book about pregnancy you want including What to Expect While You are Expecting and they all say being a vegan is a valid and healthy choice for pregnancy. Obviously when you go vegan you have to do some research on the nutrition that is required in order to stay healthy. This would be where you midwife comes in. You can also get Dr. Michael Klapper's book about vegan pregnancy and vegan children (it's the best one out there). Being pregnant it is important that you do even more research on how to get what you need (including the protein, omega 3s, prenatals, and B12)...all of which you can get as a vegan either with supplements, good nutrition, or fortified foods.

Of course, if you go vegan and just eat white bread and fries you aren't going to be healthy. But if you are going vegan out of concerns for the contamination in dairy, meat and fish and to help you avoid the overly processed SAD (Standard American Diet) that most people eat then you are really on the right track. Explore your options, read some good books, and start trying to figure out what you like. Everyone always complains about protein, iron...etc.

Get proteins from beans, nuts, legumes, or protein subs like tofu, tempeh or seitan. You can get iron from green leafy veggies like you would not believe. Check out vegfamily.com for great articles on a successful vegan pregnancy.

My first care provider was a little confused about the vegan thing...she just wasn't educated. She wanted me to eat eggs for protein when I was already getting around 80-100 grams of protein a day (exactly the amount they recommend) with no supplements or processed protein subs like tempeh. So I found another one who read my food chart, shook her head and said "I wish all my clients would eat like this."

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Healthy Recipes During Pregnancy?

pacenta127

I am having the time of my life right now trying to figure out what to eat next. Everything seems just to be turning my stomach and I'm such a picky eater. Anything with spaghetti sauce, spicy foods, foods with vinegar, deli meats, are making me sick to my stomach. What recipes could I make that are good for me, they don't need to be 100% healthy, I'm just looking for average country cooked meals. I am not an eater for seafood or red meats (steaks, ribs, etc). I do LOVE potatoes, if that helps........

I need snack, lunch and dinner ideas.

Thanks.

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Tandoori Turkey Wraps

Recipe courtesy of the National Turkey Federation, for more like it, please visit www.eatturkey.com



Ingredients:

1 pound TURKEY CUTLETS, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
dash cloves
8 chipatis* or low fat flour tortillas
vegetable spray

1. In a small bowl, combine turkey strips, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Allow to stand while preparing other ingredients.

2. Spray nonstick stovetop grill pan with vegetable spray; heat over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Toss in turkey strips. Stirring constantly, cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until strips are done and lightly browned. Remove to a clean bowl.

3. Heat chipatis or tortillas 2 at a time in grill pan for about 30 seconds per side; transfer to cutting board.

*Chipatis are Indian tortillas and can be found in specialty grocery stores

Makes 4 servings (2 wraps containing approx 2 oz turkey each)


Low Cholesterol Scalloped Potatoes =======================

Introduction: A low-fat, heart healthy version of this traditional comfort food.

Ingredients:

4 cups thinly sliced raw potatoes


1 onion


1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)


3 tablespoons whole grain flour


1/8 teaspoon pepper


1 1/2 teaspoons salt


3 tablespoons low cholesterol margarine


1 1/2 cups skim milk



1. Layer potatoes and onions in casserole, sprinkling flour between each layer.



2. Heat milk and margarine and season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Pour sauce over all layers.



3. Bake 1 hour covered at 350° F. Remove cover and bake additional 30 minutes.



Makes 6 servings.

Cinnamon Raisin Scones ==============================
Introduction: Makes an interesting dessert.

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons applesauce
1/2 cup 1% milk
1 egg
1/3 cup raisins

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, measure 1 3/4 cup flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix together with a large spoon.

2. Melt butter and place in a medium bowl with the applesauce. Add milk, egg and raisins. Stir until ingredients are blended.

3. Add wet ingredients to flour mixture. Stir until dough forms into a ball.

4. Sprinkle the 3 tablespoons flour on a flat surface. Flour your hands well and move dough from bowl to surface. Knead the dough by using the heel of your hand to push the dough away from you. Then with your hands, pull the dough back toward you, folding over as you pull it. Repeat this for about 1 minute.

5. Place the kneaded dough on an ungreased cookie sheet or pizza pan. Pat the dough into an 8" circle. With a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 8 wedges.

6. Place baking sheet in a preheated 425º F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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what desserts are healthy/safe during pregnancy?

Ben N

I wanna make a dessert for my fiance something packaged or fresh.

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Well if your like me healthy means your trying not to overgain while pregnant.For me instead of eating cakes or desserts I eat fruits,seems to sooth my chocolate craving.However a dessert for both of you,hmmm,does he like fruit?You could always make a fruit salad,I have a great recipe for one that aint watery its got nuts in it.Its not like the canned fruit salad stuff.YUK! Anyways as far as cakes and stuff go its all healthy for you and the baby its just fattening thats the only harm.

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baby food....?

tanker015

i was wondering, i have been told many things, that you can start baby ceral at 4 months, but i have also been told that its bad to start the baby ceral at 4 months and that you should wait until they are 6 months. i was wondering for the moms out there how old was your baby when you first gave him/her baby ceral and how did they react to it, did they get tummys aches? also i was told that at 5 months you can mix in a baby spoon full of baby food, just apple sauce though, but have also been told not to do that tell the baby was 7 months old. what do you guys think about that too???

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A good general rule of thumb is not to go by age alone, but development as well. A baby is ready to start solids when:
1. She has doubled her birth weight
2. She can sit well with support
3. She can move the food to the back of the mouth with her tongue
4. She shows interest in other foods, like what you are eating
5. She is drinking 2 oz for every pound she weights in a 24hr period, and is still hungry.

These are just guidelines because every baby is different. But as with turning her to face front in the car, there are guideline to follow to show she is ready. Most babies achieve these things between 4 and 6 months.

When you do start with foods, start with cereal mixed with formula at her most hungry time of day (usually morning). Once she has mastered moving the food to the back of her tongue and swallowing, then you can move on to 1st foods.

I read all the nutrition labels and found that Beechnut were the most nutritious (Gerber are close, but I think they have gotten lazy with their nutrition and are riding on the fact that they are Gerber)

Try 1 new food every week, and just that food all week to find any allergies. Allergies present with rash, vomiting, and diarrhea. It takes most babies 10 tries of the food before they actually show they like it or not, so just because she spits it out the first 4 or 5 times, keep trying until about 10. If she still refuses that food, don't force it; try it again in a couple months.

Once baby has tried and been ok with a food, you can mix it with other foods she has tried. Cereal can be mixed with any fruit, or even veggie. It may sound nasty to you, but baby will love it.

Usually 1 or 2 spoon feedings per day is all baby will need until around 6 to 7 months, when you may want to up it to 3, breakfast lunch and dinner, with bottles in between.


Babies are actually more in tune with their bodies than you may think. If she is not ready, she will not eat it. She will spit it out. Babies have a reflex to reject solids until they are ready. As they are ready, that reflex fades.

Feeding a baby solids will not cause them to be fat, or speed or delay their development in any way. The only thing that you should not do when introducing solids is to put them in the bottle, or even those seemingly nifty baby feeder bottles that are meant for baby food. The muscles used for sucking from a bottle and those used for eating with a spoon are very different, and it is important for baby to distinguish the 2. Also, cereal in the bottle has been shown to cause diabetes. The sugars in the cereal are charged by those in the milk when there is such a high level of milk to cereal. As it sits in the bottle, it becomes extremely sweat, and thusly, very unhealthy.

Other than that, if baby meets all the guidelines, are you think she is ready, go ahead and try it. The worse that will happen is she will spit it out because she is not ready, and you can try again later.

Also, starting with fruit will not make baby reject veggies, and starting with veggies will not make baby any healthier that fruit. Try which ever you want 1st, then go to then the other. Switch back and forth until baby has tried them all.

It is good to talk to her doc as well, he will know if your baby is ready.

Good luck!

Food Recipe for My 6 Month Baby?

bluegreeny

My baby is now 6 month. She passed the full 6 month of being breastfed. Now, I'm giving her baby food.

Any suggestion?

Answer
Biscuit Cereal with Mung-Bean & Apple-Sauce

Ingredients:
4 pieces of baby biscuits
2 spoonfuls of boiled mung bean
100 g of ripe sweet apple, boil/steam & mash
50 ml breastmilk or formula

How to cook:
1. Put the biscuits into your babyâs bowl.
2. Add breastmilk/formula into the bowl and mix.
3. Put in the mashed apple into the bowl and mix altogether.

The cereal is now ready! Very easy, isnât it?

If you want it more mushy, just add breastmilk or formula into the cereal.

Last but not least, though your baby has passed her 6-month exclusive breastfeeding, itâs best to continue the activity still⦠Itâs the healthiest nutrition your baby can get.

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Healthy Food during Pregnancy?

preeti

Which type of healthy food I ve to take during Pregnancy?
My 3 mths are completed & 4th running.

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These healthy choices have the nutrients that you and your growing baby need.

1. Broccoli
It's not only packed with nutrients that are necessary for a healthy pregnancy -- such as calcium and folate -- but broccoli is also rich in fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants. And since it contains plenty of vitamin C, this popular green vegetable will help your body absorb iron when it's eaten with an iron-rich food, such as whole-wheat pasta or brown rice.



2. Fortified Breakfast Cereal
You knew folate was important before conception and during your first few weeks of pregnancy, but your needs for the B vitamin stay high the whole nine months. Experts advise getting 400 micrograms per day through vitamin supplements or fortified foods (breakfast cereal is an easy way to do it, since many brands contain 400 micrograms per bowl), and another 200 micrograms through foods that are naturally high in folate, such as asparagus and black-eyed peas.



3. Dried Beans and Lentils
All women need 10 extra grams of protein a day during pregnancy (for a total of at least 60 grams); beans and lentils are an excellent source, with about 15 grams per cup. They're also high in fiber, which helps to combat constipation. And 1 cup of cooked lentils meets half of your daily folate requirement.



4. Nonfat Milk
Your body absorbs roughly twice as much calcium from foods while you're pregnant, so your daily needs remain the same. But since most of us get too little calcium to begin with, drinking more nonfat milk is a smart move. Each 8 ounce glass supplies about 30 percent of the recommended dietary allowance of 1000 milligrams.



5. Bananas
Bananas are rich in potassium and offer quick energy to fight off pregnancy fatigue. Slice them up into cereal or whip one into a breakfast smoothie with yogurt, berries, ice, and a splash of orange juice.



6. Lean Meat
Your daily iron needs double during pregnancy, so it's important to include plenty of iron-rich foods now. Meat delivers a form of iron that's easily absorbed by your body.



7. Cheese
Soft cheeses are off-limits, but varieties such as cheddar and mozzarella can be a big help in meeting your calcium requirements -- each ounce contains between 150 and 200 milligrams. Cheese is also high in protein.



8. Eggs
Many women develop aversions to meat while pregnant. Eggs are an excellent alternative protein source, since they contain all the essential amino acids your body needs, says Hattner. There's nothing better for a quick dinner than an omelette with lots of chopped vegetables and a bit of cheese.

If cooking aromas make you feel sick, hard-boil a batch of eggs to keep on hand in the refrigerator: Eat them whole for grab-and-go breakfasts and snacks, or chop them up into green salads.



9. Oatmeal
It's easy to get your day off to an energizing start by trading in your usual morning bagel or muffin for a bowl of oatmeal a few times a week. Why? Complex carbohydrates like oatmeal keep you satisfied longer, and the oat bran it contains can help lower your cholesterol levels. Instead of buying high-sugar flavored oatmeal, cook up the plain kind and swirl in a teaspoon or two of maple syrup or jelly.



10. Leafy Greens
Cooked spinach has high levels of folate and iron, and kale and turnip greens are both good calcium sources. Increase the nutrient value of your salads by passing up traditional iceberg in favor of darker-colored lettuces (the deep colors signal higher vitamin content). You can also add greens to a sandwich or stir them into soups and pasta dishes.



11. Whole-Grain Bread
By swapping your traditional white bread for a whole-grain variety, you can make sure you're consuming the recommended 20 to 35 daily grams of fiber (scan labels to find a loaf that offers at least 2 grams of fiber per slice). Whole-grain bread also supplies you with a good share of your iron and zinc.



12. Oranges
They're packed with vitamin C, folate, and fiber, and since they're nearly 90 percent water, they'll also help you meet your daily fluid needs (skimping on your fluid intake can leave you feeling fatigued).



13. Nuts and Nut Butters
Fat is critical for your baby's brain development and it also helps keep you fuller longer. Experts recommend replacing some saturated fats (such as those found in meat and butter) with unsaturated, a form of heart-healthy fat found in nuts. But because they are high in fat and calories, stick to 1-ounce servings of nuts and 2-tablespoon servings of nut butters. There is one caveat, however. If you have any sort of allergy, experts recommend that you avoid highly allergenic foods, such as peanuts, during your pregnancy; some data suggests that babies can be sensitized to certain foods in utero, raising their risk of food allergies later on in childhood.



14. Soy Foods
It's perfectly safe to follow your vegetarian eating plan while you're pregnant -- as long as you're diligent about getting necessary nutrients such as protein (your doctor or a dietitian can help you devise a healthy plan). So be sure to include foods like tofu, which packs 10 grams of protein per half cup.



15. Dried Fruit
It's a tasty, portable snack that's especially helpful when you're craving something sweet. Choose dried fruits such as apricots, cherries, and cranberries (which can also help to prevent urinary tract infections), but stay away from dried bananas, since they're processed in oil and loaded with fat.

Food during pregnancy?

Kay

So.. I started off this pregnancy underweight, but i'm 5 months now, and I've managed to gain 5 pounds... but all of a sudden, im getting hungrier and hungrier! It hasnt been like that before.. so I'm trying to snack throughout the day, and eat good things, instead of junk... is cheddar and crackers bad for me? I just cut a small amount of cheddar and eat it on a few crackers, which usually fills me up for a little bit... because my appetite has increased now, does that mean Im goin to gain unneccesary weight? Because I didnt have this appetite in the begininning, and i gained 5 pounds.. (normally 5'4 114 pounds)

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I feel your pain - it is hard to keep eating healthy when you have to eat several times a day - you just run out of choices and start to get bored of everything healthy. You have to spend a lot of time buying groceries so you have plenty of good food in the house. I think cheese and crackers is pretty good. Cheese and apple slices would be even better. But you also need your carbs. I like frozen bagels and cream cheese. The key is having a variety of things that are easy to prepare and that appeal to you. I had to buy some low sodium cans of soup just so I'd have something easy on hand. And drink milk. Plain yogurt with honey and cut up fruit. Canned peaches. Carrots. Grapes. Healthy cereal. As you get into the 3rd trimester you may find yourself even hungrier, but I find it comes in spurts. Like you I was worried that I would gain extra fat because during a growth spurt, like around 16-18 weeks you have one - which is probably why you feel so hungry right now - I might gain 6 pounds in 2 weeks. But at 31 weeks I have gained about 29 pounds and I think that is pretty healthy for someone who was slightly underweight. If you gain 40 pounds for your pregnancy, it would be considered a healthy weight gain. The baby feeds off of your fat supplies in the last few weeks of pregnancy when they can gain as much as a pound of body weight each week. Some people lose weight at the very end because their stomachs are so squished they can't fit much in. And if you are breastfeeding, you need some body fat to produce adequate milk. The first 4 weeks postpartum the breastmilk comes from energy stored as your body fat. I was normally 5'4 and 116 pounds and I gained 8 pounds in the first 3 months because I had to eat constantly to keep away the morning sickness. And the crazy part is that if you breastfeed, your calorie needs go up even higher than they were during pregnancy. I can't even imagine eating more than I am right now. Good luck! Keep eating and make that baby grow strong.

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Can you give an easy but healthy recipe to eat during my pregnany.?

lou

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Many people believe that you should switch your diet when you are pregnant. I am not one of those people. I believe you should continue to eat and live the way you did before you got pregnant, only add a few more things. You can still eat junk food, but not too much. You will see that as your pregnancy progresses, your body will determine what it really wants. I ate everything i ate before and both of my children where very healthy. 7lbs9ozs and 8lbs2oz. Your pregnancy should not be a concern but a joy. Have fun and live , even while you are pregnant!

How to eat healthy during pregnancy and avoid gaining so much weight?

Q. I am already quite overweight (63 kgs. for 5'2'' tall) before pregnancy, and now I am six weeks on the way. Hunger drives me nuts! I need to eat every 1 1/2 hours...I even have to wake up from sleep because I simply cant help it. I am worried that I might become more and more overweight...Can anyone suggest for EASY and healthy snacks and recipes?

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Wow, I had the opposite - no appetite (until this week) which made me happy as I also am a bit overweight going into the pregnancy. I keep tonnes of fruit on hand as it makes it easy to eat that rather than give in to chips or something (which we don't keep in the house). Also, make sure you get adequate protein (will keep you full longer) and foods with fibre (whole wheat, high fibre if you can find it bread and cereals). I have a bag of lean cooked chicken in the freezer and will often warm some up, toss it in a wrap with lettuce, tomato, low fat cheese and a tsp of the ready cooked bacon bits (a little goes a long way with those). Toss in a pinch of low fat ranch and you have a high protein snack that will keep you full longer. Another thing I make often is scrambled eggs - again, high in the protein, quick and simple to make (toss in veggies for a healthy kick) and again you have a meal that will sustain you. Keep lean cooked meats in the freezer for quick and easy meals and life will be less complicated! Given you are concerned, you could also ask you doc for a referral to a dietitian to ensure you have a healthy pregnancy! Best wishes!

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I was so sick during my first pregnancy, can I cope going through it again?

unbelied

During my pregnancy I was so sick. I was admitted to hospital with severe dehydration and basically was sick for the whole 9 months. It was a horrible experience. My husband and I have discussed having another baby - we just love our daughter and have a desire to have another, but in the back of my mind I really don't know if I can go through that again. I realise that it may not happen the second time around, but chances are it will, and then I would have to look after my daughter at the same time. How have other people come to the decision to have another? I feel selfish that I don't know if I can go through it again. 9 months is such a long time to be sick 24 hours of the day. I would love to know how others have coped.

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You have my true sympathy. I was miserably sick all 9 months with my first pregnancy. I was not overweight and still lost 30 pounds in the first 3 months. I spent a lot of time on IVs. I got gestational diabetes and had to make myself eat, then check my blood sugar. I had to hope I could keep enough down to keep it under control. Then at the end my kidneys failed and I had to be induced. I am allergic to anesthesia, so I had to have her all natural, including the 40+ stitches afterwards with no meds at all! I honestly wasn't one of those moms who totally loved my baby the instant she was born, I had a bit of resentment from the pregnancy at first. I felt horrid about it and then got postpartum depression. All in all a horrid experience.

But then I wanted a second child. I did fall in love with her, and I really did want her to have a sibling. So I did it again. I won't lie, it was very hard. And to make matters worse I was in a really bad car wreck and had to spend about 8 weeks on bed rest. I hurt so bad and couldn't take anything to help and seriously wondered if it was worth it. Later in the pregnancy I had to spend 2 more months on bed rest due to another complication. I was VERY lucky to have a lot of friends and family who could come over and babysit my daughter and I. Again I had the gestational diabetes and morning sickness all 9 months, but it wasn't as bad the second time.

In the end I got my son. And I have to say he is worth it all. My kids are good friends and play together well, and both bring me so much joy. I think in terms of this, I spent 1.5 miserable years pregnant. VERY miserable. But I was rewarded so much with my amazing children and they love each other and bring me so much joy that it was a fair trade-off. A lifetime of joy for 1.5 years. But I will never do it again. Twice was hard enough.

Some things that really helped:
*I put her in preschool. She loved it, got used to being around other kids and sharing, her language skills improved when she had to make herself understood by others, and she got a jump learning all the kindergarten stuff. I felt bad at first, but she really enjoyed it. And I got a break. You can start with just a couple of mornings a week. I did MWF. It made a big difference. I would sometimes put her in for full days if I was in really bad shape or in the hospital. I was lucky to find a flexible preschool that way.
*I slept A LOT! While she was in school I would nap, try to eat a bit, lay around and nap some more. Resting really seemed to help with the morning sickness. I would notice when I was more tired, my stomach would be much sicker.
*I took family and friends up on their offers of help. If people offered to take her or watch her or bring us dinner, I accepted. I no longer felt it was an imposition and they were just offering. I accepted their pity and if pity motivated them to help me, so be it. I was glad of the help.
*I made my husband step up more. He had to cook diabetic meals for us. I really couldn't cook. Too much time by food made me unable to eat it. He would make big casseroles and I would microwave leftovers. If I ate before I had smelled food for too long then I didn't have a chance for smells to make me sicker and I had better luck.
*I hired a cleaning service. He wouldn't clean the toilets and honestly, if I did I never finished before I puked in it and it just made me miserable. This all fed into the getting more rest as well. I kept the house picked up, but they did the mopping, cleaned the restrooms, dusting, vacuuming, etc.
*I let go. I no longer worried about being perfect and getting it all done. I was late to things, I didn't go sometimes, I didn't worry as much about my appearance. Less stress on myself. And I found that things were still ok and people understood.

And finally, you CAN do it. Now that you understand more the reward at the end it is easier the second time. And you have had 9 mo experience to figure out things that worked better for you. Plus, there are some new and better anti-nausea medications out there now that they can safely give pregnant women. Talk to your doctor, express your concerns. At least this time you know what you might be up against. Last time it was a surprise, next time you can be prepared.

How can I stay slim during pregnancy without affecting the growth and the health of the baby?

Q.

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I was in a similar boat when I got pregnant. I am not sure if you are fit and thin now but I was and have been my whole life. I have always maintained a healthy work out routine and diet so when I got pregnant, I didn't want to throw all that away "just because" which people would say to me, "Enjoy being able to be pregnant and eat whatever you want." Well, I don't really enjoy eating crap so I had no interest in just cramming unhealthy products down my throat because I had an excuse to put on weight.

But I still did and am putting on weight. I am 5'8" and went from 127 to now in my 34th week being about 150. However, it is has been gradual and from what I hear if you put on 30 pounds or less it comes off REALLY easily within like the first month or two without even hardly trying. Anything beyond 30 pounds can take a bit of work to get off. I walk EVERY day...thanks to a very active dog who will not stop bugging me unless we go...I was hiking until a few weeks ago but it's not safe now...I have the benefit of living in AZ. I eat small, healthy meals and avoid sugars and salts as the sugars I don't metabolize well and salts bloat and constipate me. I eat lots of fiber-rich foods to keep my digestive track working.

You just have to be aware that you WILL gain weight, but it's how and when you gain the weight that determines whether it's truly baby or fat (and I mean you will double your blood volume, the placenta weighs a fair share, you will retain water and fluid for your sac, and then of course, the actual baby needs to weigh a healthy amount too but that's not until your third trimester that you should start noticing the baby gaining.

I will tell you that I gained a good amount of weight at the end of my first and early into my second trimester...then it decreased. I am hoping to keep it at 160 or below by birth which would be around 30 pounds total.

Good luck!! :)

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Spicy Foods During Pregnancy?

Q. I am 4 weeks Pregnant And Was Wondering Is It Okay To Eat Spicy Foods Like Buffalo Wings And Tabasco Sauce During Pregnancy???

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It may give you heart burns, but nothing more ;)
I'm 36 weeks pregnant and intend on eating exactly that tomorrow for my birthday diner! :P

is high blood pressure and swelling safe during 36th week of pregnancy?

autumnrach

i have a dr appt tomorrow and i'm curious if i have preclampsia (my sister has had it 3 times) but i did not have it my first time pregnant. last check up (2 weeks ago) i had high blood pressure and my dr just said to slow down. i run a home daycare with a total of 4 toddlers--really not that big of a deal--but i am on my feet mostly and i do almost all of the house cleaning as if i weren't pregnant at all. my ankles and calves are very swollen and all day today, my hands have been swollen to the point i cannot close them without slight pain. i'm having a planned csection anyway, just wondered if there's any home remedies other than taking breaks, elevating feet and hands to reduce swelling and stuff. i'll find out tomorrow what to do for sure i guess.

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Good luck to you! You sound worse than I did at 37 weeks. All I had was high blood pressure, no swelling. Went in for a no stress test and stayed until the baby came. They induced me of course, but I was in there for like 5 days total. They didn't even let me leave to get my things. Just be prepared if they don't let you leave.
Resting is good, even standing or walking can raise blood pressure. Let someone else do the house work until baby comes and try to limit the number of kids you have or have someone help you. Watch your sodium intake as well, they hide that stuff in all foods you buy.

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