Which Diet Should Pregnant Women Take?

To have a healthy child, it is important to eat a well-balanced diet during pregnancy. The food taken by mother has a deep impact upon fetal development, as well as her own body. Moreover, this food is the only source of nutrition for the baby, who is developing inside her womb.

Increase Calories

At the beginning of first trimester, a daily addition of 150 Calories is required that will go to 250 calories a day by the end of last stage. This can be done by taking daily:
A glass of full cream milkAn additional slice of bread or a big chunk of fruit10 gm or 1/3 ounce protein additionallyCarbohydrates from carbs-rich foods such as pasta, bread, cereals, honey and fruitsFats containing essential fatty acids only. Excess can be disturbing.

There will be weight gain between 20 to 26 lbs (9 to 12 kg) with some variation. Obese women may acquire less weight and slim mothers are likely to gain relatively more.

Vitamins and Mineral Requirement

With an adequate and balanced diet, the increased demand for vitamins and minerals can be satisfied.

Folic Acid (Vitamin B 9)

Take at least 400 micrograms of folic acid every day, not only during pregnancy but, also several weeks before conception and after childbirth. Supplements can be taken if, enough folic acid is not provided naturally through diet. This vitamin prevents any defects in neural tube. Therefore, it is increasingly important to get it in required amount. Its sources are:
Tropical fruitsVegetablesWheat germEggsSupplements

It is especially required before and during the initial stage of pregnancy.

Calcium

During the entire pregnancy period, a substantial amount of calcium is transferred from mother to fetus. Therefore, it must be taken in a high amount to allow bone and teeth formation in the baby. During first six months, mother stores this mineral in her bones. When skeletal growth of the fetus is at its peak, it takes up that calcium stored in the bones of mother.

Increase the consumption of milk and dairy products to get enough calcium.

Iron

Blood formation is necessary, as the volume of mother's blood increases. Red blood cells in the fetus have to be developed to ensure proper health. Iron from animal origin has high blood assimilation property, as compared to iron from vegetable source. The foods rich in iron are:
FishMeatliverEgg yolkVegetablesWhole-grain products

To ensure that iron is well absorbed in the blood, take vitamin C (ascorbic acid) from raw foods, preferably with the same meal.

Vitamin C

Sometimes, getting iron-rich food is not enough. It is not sure that it will be absorbed into the blood, when it is taken. There has to be a way to get it fully absorbed and let it perform its beneficial function. Vitamin C is one special nutrient that is found to be helpful for iron absorption. Add this vitamin in your daily diet.

In case of any other disorder, get a specific diet plan.

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What Time Of The Day Should I Have Sexual Intercourse If I'm Trying For A Boy? Is The Morning Best?

I often hear from people who want for me to help them determine the best day and time to try to conceive the baby gender that they want. They are often trying to pin point the exact date and time, right down to the hour. I recently heard from a someone who asked me, in part: "We are trying to conceive a boy baby. I have been told and have read that boy sperm are weaker. And I had a friend suggest that because of this, I should try to conceive in the morning since a man is said to have a higher sperm count in the morning. She also said that she'd heard that men have higher quality sperm after a good night's sleep and after abstaining from sex for the hours that they are asleep. Is all of this true? Is having sex first thing in the morning optimal if you're trying to have a boy baby? Or does it matter at all?" I will discuss this more in the following article.

From my research on this topic, I've found that the idea that sperm counts are higher in the morning is accepted by most. Men undergoing fertility treatments or testing are often asked to give the sperm sample in the morning. However, having a higher sperm count really does not directly affect the ratio of those same sperm. What I mean by this is that while you may get more X and Y sperm produced in the morning (and therefore might have a slightly better chance of getting pregnant,) the presence of more sperm chromosomes does not change the fact that you will likely have the same 50 / 50 ratio of X's to Y's or boy producing sperm to girl producing sperm. Sperm count can be very important if you having fertility issues or having trouble getting pregnant, but it isn't as important as it relates to baby gender.

As to the theory of having higher quality sperm in the morning, this is more controversial. Most agree that abstaining from sex for 2 -3 days before trying to conceive can give you higher sperm counts and better quality sperm. But the 6 - 8 hours of sleep that many of us get doesn't even approach the suggested 48 -72 hour time frame. And while you may benefit from higher quality sperm (since it's true that Y or boy sperm tend to be more weak,) this still doesn't address the ratio of that same sperm as I mentioned above.

And, the ratio of the sperm matters quite a lot when you are trying to choose your baby's gender. If you want a boy baby, your true goal is to make absolutely sure that the sperm that are trying to fertilize the egg contains much more boy producing sperm than girl producing sperm. This alone increases your chances of getting the boy that you want. But, you should not stop there. Because another thing that greatly affects whether you get a boy or a girl is your vaginal pH. An acidic one is detrimental to those Y's that you've been trying so hard to encourage. Trying to coax the Y's into an acidic environment (where they will only weaken or wither and die) doesn't make much sense and is counter to what you need to be doing.

So my answer to this question would be that it's perfectly fine to have sex in the morning in an attempt to conceive a boy as long as you have also checked your pH and you know that it is alkaline rather than acidic. In my view, you are better off having sex in the evening with an alkaline pH than having sex in the morning with an acidic one. (Granted, most people aren't able to drastically change their pH levels over the course of only one day.)

The final point I'd like to make is this. When we discuss timing regarding conceiving a boy or a girl, we aren't talking about the time of day. We are talking about the time of the month - as it relates to your ovulation and fertility cycle. You want to conceive after ovulation happens because this ensures the health and vitality of those weaker boy sperm that we've been talking about. To me, the timing as it relates to ovulation is much more important than timing is it relates to what the clock says first thing in the morning. So having sex in the morning for a boy baby is fine. But having sex in the morning with an alkaline PH and after ovulation has occurred is much better.

I've put together a few websites that take a lot of the guess work out of quickly becoming pregnant and choosing your baby's gender. You'll find step by step instructions, and examples of ovulation predictors and pH testing strips. You'll also see resources for determining ovulation times and controlling your pH. And, there are tips and support also.

If you want a boy baby, check out http://conceive-a-boy-baby.com/
If you want a girl baby, check out http://conceive-a-girl-baby.com/

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Why Women Should Use A BellaBand During Their Pregnancy

The transition from pre-maternity to maternity to postpartum clothing can seem a bit frustrating, as they do not always fit as one wishes and one's body is constantly changing. Pre-maternity jeans no longer button during pregnancy yet maternity jeans are too loose. During these times of transition, renowned designer Ingrid & Isabel has created the hugely popular BellaBand, designed to solve one's clothing dilemma. No matter what stage one is at in one's pregnancy, it is an absolute must to add to one's maternity and postpartum wardrobe.

In 2001, mother and business woman Ingrid Carney found that her pre-maternity jeans were no longer buttoning. Eager to still wear them, she fashioned herself a makeshift elastic band to keep the open button flat, allowing her to wear the jeans for many more weeks. This band became the first unofficial BellaBand, and after much research and testing she founded Ingrid & Isabel and created this top selling product.

The BellaBand is made of a super soft and stretchy nylon and spandex mix, designed to fit throughout all stages of one's pregnancy. This ultra-soft knit blend combined with its seamless construction ensures that one will be comfortable throughout the entire day. There is no itching or annoying tag with this product! It is also available in a variety of colors, including but not limited to black, white, brown, and pink. For a slight variation, the Lace BellaBand offers extra feminine detail with a beautiful lace trim. Perhaps one of the best attributes is its versatility, as it can be worn through every stage of one's pregnancy and well beyond. Its cost-per-wear is fabulous, making it an excellent and smart purchase for one's wardrobe.

So well designed that it can be worn throughout one's pregnancy, it is incredible how many different ways it is used. In the early pregnancy months, it can be worn folded over one's un-buttoned pre-pregnancy bottoms to get a bit more use out of them. It can also be worn over too loose maternity clothing. In mid-pregnancy, it works so well with many maternity styles and can be worn pulled up or folded over. It conceals excess fabric, smooths out elastic waistbands, and gives that extra bit of hold to any pants that might be a bit too loose. In late pregnancy when one's belly can push down pants, skirts, or shorts, wear the BellaBand folded over to add extra reinforcement to help hold up one's bottoms. After one has given birth, it is still incredibly useful. When your maternity clothes are too big and your pre- pregnancy clothing does not quite fit again, the BellaBand can get you through this transition time. For nursing mothers it is also a huge benefit, as it can be worn pulled up over one's belly to add a bit of coverage during nursing. With so much usage and so many ways to wear it, it is a smart purchase and everyday essential to add to one's wardrobe.

Whether one is running errand or dressing up for an evening out, the BellaBand can add comfort and security to one's day. For an evening out, choose the black Lace BellaBand to wear over a sexy black skirt paired with a sophisticated silk blouse. At the office, the same one works great paired with slacks and a great blazer. When headed out for lunch with girlfriends, throw on your favorite jeans shorts and the white one paired with a cute white boyfriend t- shirt. From dressy to casual, it meets all one's needs!

No matter what stage of pregnancy one is in, Ingrid & Isabel's BellaBand is a smart and practical purchase to add to one's wardrobe. From early pregnancy to well into nursing, it will ensure one's comfort and peace of mind throughout the day. One is sure to look and feel great!

Amy Jarman is owner of maternity clothes and nursing clothes store TummyStyle.com, selling BellaBand and Belly Bandit to help with your pregnancy and after!

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