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Follow the links below to find information on proper nutrition and the effects of diet in pregnancy.
Updated November 2009
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Keeping teeth and gums healthy during pregnancy
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Queensland Health
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The best insurance for a healthy baby is a mother who is well, eats a healthy diet before and during the pregnancy and while breastfeeding. If you have poor dental health your baby is more likely to have dental problems.
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Oct 2009
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Vitamin D
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In pregnancy, vitamin D helps the development of a baby's bones.
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Oct 2009
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Vitamin D and pregnancy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In pregnancy, vitamin D helps the development of a baby's bones. If you have a vitamin D deficiency (low levels of vitamin D) it can affect the amount of calcium your baby has in his or her bones.
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Sep 2009
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Nutrition - women's extra needs
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Better Health Channel
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Women need greater amounts of certain nutrients than men, particularly iron and calcium. Menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause are times of increased nutritional demand. Deficiencies can occur if the diet is inadequate over a long period of time.
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Aug 2009
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Eating well in pregnancy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Healthy eating during pregnancy is important to give your baby a healthy start. Weight gain is a normal part of pregnancy. How much weight you put on partly depends on your weight before pregnancy.
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Jul 2009
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Food cravings
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Around eight out of 10 pregnant women experience cravings for at least one particular food. Some crave sweet foods while others want more salty snacks.
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Jun 2009
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Pregnancy advice
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Pregnancy advice written by Medical health professionals including advice on the signs of pregnancy.
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Jun 2009
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Nutrition & women
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Health food diet nutrition for women, Nutritional information for pregnant women, sports women and body building women
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Jun 2009
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Iron
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Some women have low iron levels before pregnancy. This may be due to low amounts of iron in their diet or maybe they have been losing a lot of blood during their periods.
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May 2009
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Watching what you eat before pregnancy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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When you're thinking about having a baby, it's really important to eat healthy food, to include lots of foods that are folate-rich and to start taking a folic acid supplement at least one month before becoming pregnant.
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Apr 2009
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Morning sickness - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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There is no simple treatment for morning sickness, one of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy.
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Mar 2009
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Toxoplasmosis
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Toxoplasmosis is rarely a serious illness in healthy people but it can cause problems for an unborn baby if it is caught by the baby's mother during pregnancy.
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Aug 2008
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Mercury in fish
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Better Health Channel
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Mercury is often found in fish. Developing foetuses are more vulnerable to the effects of mercury, which may cause developmental delays. Pregnant women are advised to be selective about the kinds and amounts of fish they eat during pregnancy. Fish that contain higher levels of mercury include shark (flake), ray, swordfish, barramundi, gemfish, orange roughy, ling and southern bluefin tuna.
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Jul 2008
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Looking after yourself during pregnancy
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Inspire Foundation
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Being pregnant affects how you feel physically and mentally. This fact sheet has information on how to look after yourself during pregnancy.
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Jul 2008
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Pregnancy - risks
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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During your pregnancy it is very important to avoid some things that can harm your developing baby.
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Jul 2008
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Pregnancy and weight gain/loss
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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A common question during pregnancy or for women who are considering pregnancy is 'how much weight should I gain'? There is also a lot of pressure on women to return to their pre-pregnancy body quickly especially with celebrity mums having a baby one day and walking down the red carpet the next. After the birth, remember it took 9 months to make your baby, so expect it to take at least that long for your body to return to its pre-pregnancy self.
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Jun 2008
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Food and your life stages
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Better Health Channel
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Nutritional requirements change as we move through different life stages. Adolescence, pregnancy, lactation, menopause and ageing all place extra demands on the body. Babies, adults, pregnant and nursing (breastfeeding) women and older people all have different needs for their diet. A varied diet that concentrates on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, dairy foods and lean meats can fulfil most needs.
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Apr 2008
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Pregnancy - teeth
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Caring for your teeth during pregnancy - answers to some common questions about teeth and pregnancy.
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Apr 2008
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Conceiving a baby - tips
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Better Health Channel
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Learn how to conceive a baby by learning more about male and female fertility. A couple is only fertile for a limited time during a woman's menstrual cycle. Having sex before and during ovulation increases the chance of pregnancy. Low body weight, excessive exercise, age and cigarette smoking can affect female fertility.
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Mar 2008
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