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Well, Well, You're Having Twins! 11 Top Tips on Working With Newborn Twins
Well, Well - You're Having Twins!
11 Top Tips On Working With Newborn Twins
"Twins, it can't be! No one on either side of my husband's or my family can remember anyone having twins." I guess my words didn't matter much because when I heard I...
The Cause of Aids
AIDS is acquired immuno deficiency syndrome. It is a fatal disease caused by a rapidly mutate retrovirus which attacks the immune system and leaves the patient susceptible to infections, malignancies, and neurological disorders. It was first...
Morning Sickness Survival Tips
"Just eat a few saltines and you'll be ok".
I don't know about you, but as someone who suffered with prolonged, severe morning sickness (which I affectionately call morning noon and night sickness), when I hear someone say this, I just want to...
Exercise After Pregnancy
Generally most women can begin a formal exercise program within 6 weeks of giving birth, though this time frame might be slightly longer for some women, including those recovering from a C-section. Most women recovering from a C-section will be...
Acne During Pregnancy
Are you pregnant and suffering from acne? If this is a problem for you consider using a topical acne cream during pregnancy. Choosing the right topical acne cream during pregnancy is important because you want to make sure the medication is safe to...
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Prenatal Health - Folic Acid (An Overview)
FOLIC ACID – AN OVERVIEW Folic Acid, also know as Vitamin B9, assists in preventing certain birth defects of the spinal cord and brain known as neural tube defects (NTDs). Without a sufficient amount of Folic Acid the cells that form the baby's brain and spine become deficient resulting in spina bifida (open spine) or anencephaly (undeveloped brain). There are over 4,000 births defects annually as a direct result of insufficient Folic Acid in the Mother's body. Folic Acid should be taken prior to conception since these births defects begin in the first month of pregnancy. Folic Acid also helps prevent other birth defects such as cleft palate, low birth weight and helps in the production of additional red blood cells needed to support the growth of the fetus. Other studies have show that Folic Acid helps in the prevention of heart disease, stroke and anemia. The Center for Disease Control recommends that all women of childbearing age consume 400 micrograms of Folic Acid daily and that once pregnancy is confirmed increase to 800 micrograms daily. The normal diet does not provide a sufficient amount of Folic Acid so supplementation is required. Prenatal Blessings provides prenatal diet and nutrition products especially formulated to meet the increased nutritional needs of Moms2B including their Oatmeal/Raisin Cookie fortified with Folic Acid. Whitney Lasseter www.prenatalblessings.comNutrition for Moms2B About the Author
Whitney Lasseter Founder, Blessings, LLC
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