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Pregnancy Fitness Staying fit and working out seems to be on everyone’s mind. The benefits of being active are endless especially for expecting mothers. Besides staying healthy, working out during pregnancy can help improve your sleep as well as fight fatigue. A lot of women experience tiredness during the first trimester as well as in the third trimester, but you’d be surprised what a little exercise would do to your energy levels. Once the endorphins get pumping it is sure… | |
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Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin” is not only essential for strong bones, but a recent study, done by researchers at the University of Calgary, links low levels of vitamin D to certain pregnancy complications. If you shun the sun or adhere to a strict vegan or non-diary diet, you may be at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is produced by the body in response to sunlight. It is also found in foods like fish liver… | |
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If you haven’t been living under a rock I am sure you’ve noticed the huge health movement that has impacted everyone. People are becoming more and more health conscious and wanting to know each and every ingredient and nutrient that they are putting into their bodies! This does not stop once you become pregnant, if anything women are even more conscious on what they are consuming when they are eating for two. Along with your prenatal vitamins, it is important… | |
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Tips for Traveling While Pregnant 3/14/2013 It is that time of the year with Spring Break and summer on the horizon where everyone is planning their next getaway! Traveling in general can be overwhelming and exhausting all on its own, but traveling for two can be a different kind of stressful! Expecting mothers are typically worried about the crowded areas and the abundance of germs, staying healthy while on the road, and making sure their bodies and baby are as… | |
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Why DHA Rocks DHA is an essential nutrient for pregnant and nursing women. Scientist and doctors everywhere suggest adding DHA omega-3 to your diet to help boost your baby’s brain and visual development. Babies accumulate DHA in the brain and eyes during the last trimester as well as during postpartum. Here are why DHA rocks and should be in your daily regimen! Brain Development – DHA represents about 97 percent of all omega-3 fats in the brain and is… |
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When you first find out you are expecting there is usually a rush of emotions that hit you, happiness and excitement are usually the first as you start planning the next 18 years in your head and then fear and nerves set in. Most expecting parents want to know every little detail about the upcoming 9 months and usually have a laundry list of questions to ask their doctor upon their first visit. This is completely normal, jot everything down!… |
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One of the most important reasons to see your obstetrician regularly in pregnancy is for evaluation and prevention of potential preterm deliveries-those deliveries before 37 weeks estimated gestation age. Almost 50% of all spontaneous preterm births lead to fetal demise. This includes births following preterm labor, preterm rupture of membranes or an insufficiently strong cervix. Infants born prematurely have increased risk of mortality and chronic illness throughout their childhood, especially early on. An obstetrician might recommend preterm delivery for maternal… |
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Here at Premama site, we’ve been raving about folic acid for quite a while. We’re not surprised to hear about the new studies linking folic acid to a decreased risk for autism. We’re thrilled to hear that folic acid is now proving to be an even better supplement than we thought! We recently posted an article about the benefits of folic acid – http://www.drinkpremama.com/folic-acid-what-is-it-why-do-i-need-it. (Just in case you want to read over what we already loved about folic acid!) The… |
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Women can experience pregnancy symptoms as early as their first missed period. Some pregnancy tests can detect the pregnancy hormone, hCG, 6 days before your missed period. If you think you may be pregnant, it’s important to take a test as soon as possible. The earlier you begin taking a prenatal vitamin, eating well and seeing a doctor, the better. Here are some early signs you may be pregnant: 1. Nausea –And so it begins! Nausea is one of… |
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Premama is hosting parties across the nation, below is a quick overview on one of the first held. A Premama party includes a full month supply of Premama for you and all of your guests, a Premama Pitcher to make Premama Juices and Cocktails (alcohol free of course!), a list of games, and recipes for you and your friends to enjoy. Each guest also receives a $20 gift card to WalMart! If you are interested in hosting a Premama party,… |
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