It makes sense to rely on nature’s bounty during pregnancy – including natural supplements and herbs -- since there’s nothing more natural than the creation of new life. More than ever, pregnant women should maintain a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole-grain breads, get additional calcium, and enough water each day. Learn about more ways to support a healthy pregnancy in this section.

Pregnant Women Need Omega-3s for Baby’s Health
Prenatal Vitamins Support Full-Term Pregnancy
Benefits of Yoga during Pregnancy
Expecting? Quit Smoking Now for a Healthier Child
Nutrients May Lower Pregnancy Complication Risks
Be Fussy about Your Baby Formula
Probiotic Relief for Babies
Pregnant? Learn about Health Benefits of Fish
A Tasty Tidbit for Mamas
For a Healthy Pregnancy, Factor in Fluids
Pregnant? Caffeine May Affect Fetal Growth
Pregnancy & Supplement Safety
Smoking in Pregnancy Linked to Troubled Tots
Home Birth: Safer Than You May Think
Chew Your Way to Faster Post-Cesarean Healing
Low Vitamin D Linked to Pregnancy Infection
Fit for Pregnancy, Fit for Life
Nicotine Replacement: Safer than Smoking During Pregnancy
For a Healthy Pregnancy, Choose Healthy Fats
New Moms and Almost-Moms: Practice Pelvic Strengthening
New Moms: Breast-Feeding May Help You Shed Pregnancy Pounds
Bottle-Fed Babies Can Avoid Allergies with Prebiotics
Pregnant? Get Fatty Acids for Baby’s Brain Development
Another Reason to Get Omega-3s During Pregnancy
The Right Fish for Moms Helps Babies’ Brains
Moms-to-Be: Cut the Caffeine for a Healthy Pregnancy
Calcium Lowers Risk of Pregnancy Complication
Moms-to-Be: Water Aerobics Helps Low-Back Pain
Breast Milk Beats Formula…Again
Moms-to-Be: Getting Enough D May Prevent Kids’ Asthma
B Vitamins Ease Painful Pregnancy Leg Cramps
Iron Supplements in Pregnancy
Black Soybeans as Infertility Treatment
Calcium Prevents Preeclampsia Complications
Mom’s Diet Helps Calm Colic
Homeopathy Prevents Postpartum Hemorrhage
Herbal Combination Relieves Colic in Babies
Swaddling Protects against SIDS
Breastfeeding Boosts Vision
Yoga Is Beneficial During Pregnancy
Mothers’ Nutrition Linked to Down Syndrome
Does Plastic Cause Miscarriages?
Soothe Babies with Familiar Smells
Vitamin C Prevents Premature Birth
Ginger Treats Morning Sickness
Moms Need Iron for Baby Bonding
Acupuncture Eases Labor Pain
Ease Labor with Pelvic Exercises
Choline, Betaine Prevent Birth Defects
Laboring in Water Eases Pain
Folic Acid Prevents Heart Defects in Babies
Magnesium May Reduce Risks to Premies
Bee Propolis May Improve Fertility in Women with Endometriosis
Iron Supplements During Pregnancy May Increase Birth Weight
Low Intake of Vitamin C Increases Risk of Preterm Delivery
Vitamin C Increases Fertility in Women with Luteal Phase Defect
Acupuncture Reduces Pain During Labor
Carob Bean Gum Reduces Reflux, Regurgitation in Infants
Pelvic Exercises During Pregnancy Prevent Urinary Incontinence
Cod Liver Oil During Pregnancy Makes Babies Smarter
Vitamin B6 Important for Developing Infants, Mothers
Ginger Effective for Morning Sickness
Breast-Feeding Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer
Diets High in Vitamin C May Prevent Preeclampsia
Probiotics in Pregnancy May Reduce Infant Eczema
Ginkgo Safe in Pregnancy
Biotin Supplement Needed During Pregnancy
Nutritional Supplements Reduce Morning Sickness
Multivitamin Use May Reduce Risk of Birth Defect

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