The Peaceful Parents

Caffeine is found in many common food and nonfood items. It is also present in products that you may not associate with being high in caffeine. Table 3.2 presents a listing of the more...

Americans are a drug-oriented society. As adults, we routinely consume—and encourage our children to consume—many medicines without considering that even most over-the-counter substances are drugs. Virtually all drugs and medications taken during pregnancy cross...

The main purpose of this table is to help you calculate the amount of protein, calcium, and iron that you are eating each day. To use Table 3.1 write down everything you eat and...

The handling and processing of food can affect its nutritional value. A knowledge of the various food preparation methods can help you derive the maximum nutrients from the meals and snacks you prepare each...

As your pregnancy progresses, the nutritional demands that are made on your body increase. A look at these increasing needs by trimester can provide further insight. First Trimester During the early weeks of pregnancy,...

When you are pregnant, you need more of good-quality foods than when you are not pregnant. To meet your own needs and those of your developing baby, you must have, every day, at least:...

Good nutrition is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and a healthy baby. When embarking on pregnancy, a woman with a well-nourished body that is stocked with necessary nutrients is also getting her...

When a woman is pregnant, she is growing not only a baby, but also a placenta. This placenta, like the baby, needs to be adequately nourished to ensure proper implantation and development for efficient...