Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Pregnant women should try to get around 35–40 grams of protein per day, which is often difficult to achieve without supplements. Supplements like folic acid or iron might be especially helpful in the first trimester, when many women don’t even realize they’re pregnant yet. Unfortunately, many common pregnancy supplements are not suitable for people with gluten intolerance. However, there is one supplement that most people with gluten intolerance can take advantage of: protein. Whether you’re trying to get pregnant or not, protein is important for everyone. It can help you maintain muscle mass as you get older and may even help you stay more alert throughout the day.
During your pregnancy, it is important to eat a diet full of healthy foods that will benefit both you and your growing baby. One food that is helpful for both you and your baby is omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish, eggs, and leafy green vegetables. Omega-3 fatty acids have many health benefits, including improving your mood and helping to reduce the risk of postpartum depression. Another helpful food during pregnancy is probiotics, which can improve your mood and digestion.
We’ve all heard the folk wisdom that eight cups of water a day is the magic amount to keep your body going strong. However, just like the human body has different caloric needs, depending on a variety of factors, each body needs a different amount of water to stay functional. Below, we’ll explore hydration and…
A fascinating study from July 2021 focused on a possible connection between pollution during pregnancy and the growth of newborn babies. It discovered interesting relationships to a baby’s thyroid health. The study looked at how much thyroxine (a hormone produced by the thyroid) was present in newborn babies because past studies have shown that air…
Glyphosate is a herbicide (the most widely used herbicide in human history) used to destroy certain plants and grasses, harvest crops, and ripen fruit. Since 1974, at least 18.9 billion pounds of glyphosate-based herbicides have been sprayed worldwide. After introducing genetically modified crops in 1996, glyphosate usage has risen dramatically. (1,6) A new peer-reviewed pilot study on…
According to researchers, the world is experiencing a crash in births. Falling fertility could have a “jaw-dropping” impact on societies, including shrinking populations that could be halved by the next millennium. (1) A Look at Fertility Rates Dropping Researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found global fertility rates had…
If you’re a Health Hero – or Health Hero in the making – you probably know all about the power of nutrition. As a firm believer that food is medicine, I know that making good food choices is one of the most effective and natural ways to improve your health from the inside out. How you…
Are you pregnant and considering, or undecided, about having prenatal chromosomal testing done?Here’s some thoughtful advice that may help in your decision making. 1. What is the advantage of prenatal testing? Early detection of Down’s Syndrome is the primary advantage of prenatal testing, as it is the most common chromosomal abnormality among live births. 2….
Original Article Published on www.gynogroupie.com Nausea during pregnancy is very common, affecting more than 50% of pregnant women. Though commonly called ‘Morning Sickness,’ the symptoms can occur on any day. Nausea of pregnancy usually improves by 14-16 weeks but can continue throughout the pregnancy for some women. Nausea during pregnancy is generally not harmful to your…
