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Pregnancy Diets: What to Eat When You're Expecting

Eat right to look -- and feel -- your best during these nine very important months of your life

by Robin Immerman Gruen

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Insert iron (whenever you can)
Insert iron (whenever you can) As moms (to-be), you already have a lot on your to-do list -- including caring for your growing uterus, growing placenta and, of course, your growing baby. In order to accomplish all of this, the volume that your blood vessels hold must increase. Thus, an increase in iron is crucial. Luckily, the same foods that are high in folic acid (folate) are also good sources of iron (leafy greens, grapefruit/oranges, whole grains, etc.). Taking a supplement is helpful, but can also be extremely constipating, which leads to bloat and an overall uncomfortable state. So, eating to get necessary iron is essential to help you feel high on energy and better, all around.

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Nice info

by EricaC123 Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11:46AM Report as inappropriate

Good tip to stop unhealthy cravings.

by Pinky5 Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 08:11PM Report as inappropriate

very important information to have

by LittleBunny Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 01:14PM Report as inappropriate

This is a must-know for expectant mothers and those who are planning to get pregnant...

by charlize_adrienne Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 06:37PM Report as inappropriate

good advice!

by mgibs96 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 12:46PM Report as inappropriate

good article!

by gloriab99 Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 12:24PM Report as inappropriate

This is an awesome article, I can't wait to share it with all my friends who and going through pregnancy worrying about what they're eating.

by Bon_Bon Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 10:51PM Report as inappropriate

yay babies

by LittleBunny Monday, July 25, 2011 at 07:22PM Report as inappropriate

Good article. I will pass on to those who are expecting.

by MissPurple Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 11:13AM Report as inappropriate

Great article! I'll have to pass this onto my sister, who is expecting her first in November :)

by ladyboarder9669 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate

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