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Choosing a Prenatal Care Provider

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Choosing a Prenatal Care Provider
You may choose a doctor or a midwife to receive the care and attention needed during pregnancy and childbirth.

* An obstetrician is a physician specializing in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum recovery. Approximately 8 of every 10 pregnant women choose an obstetrician care.
* The family physician is a physician trained in all aspects of health care that serves all members of the family. The family doctor can provide the care they need before, during and after pregnancy, and care for your baby.
* A certified midwife is a registered nurse specializing and experienced in caring for pregnant women and childbirth. Licensed midwives can provide the necessary care before, during and after delivery.
* A specialist in maternal-fetal medicine is an obstetrician with special training in caring for women with high risk pregnancies. If you have a risk factor that can cause complications in her pregnancy, prenatal care provider may refer you to a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine.

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Vegetarian Diet During Pregnancy

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Vegetarian Diet During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a very delicate stage in which your body needs much more nutrients, in sufficient quantities, difficult to fill. A balanced diet will promote growth and development of the baby and help you maintain your energy level throughout pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.

So if you’re vegetarian, you still further control your diet. Nutrition during this critical time, keep in mind that the baby absorbs all the nutrients directly from you, and you must have good stocks. Therefore, if you want to be pregnant is a good idea since even before introducing the necessary changes in your diet.

During pregnancy your energy needs increase by 10-15%, but your needs for minerals and vitamins in a 20-100%. Do not be afraid of not eating enough protein, so you only need about 10-20 grams more than women who are not pregnant. Iron needs increase substantially, they are necessary for the formation of red blood cells. This is offset by increased iron absorption by the body and reduced iron losses (menstruation disappears).

However, there is risk of iron deficiency during the third trimester of pregnancy and therefore double the recommended intake of iron (15 mg / day to 30 mg / day) during this period. Good sources of iron are legumes, tofu, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, whole grains and green leafy vegetables. Include in your diet zinc-rich foods such as legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains. Calcium works with the proper formation of bones and teeth of your unborn baby and your nerves, muscles and the functioning of the blood. During pregnancy, calcium absorption increases. They recommend the tahini, algae hiziki and broccoli.

During pregnancy and lactation must significantly increase your intake of nutrients instead increase your calorie intake only moderately, consuming about 2,500 calories a day.

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