Pregnancy Food & Diet

Could Antioxidants in Your Pregnancy Diet Be the Answer to Childhood Obesity?

Adding foods high in antioxidants, like sweet potatoes and green leafy vegetables, into your pregnancy diet may reduce your baby’s risk of ... Read More

Could Pre-Pregnancy Waistline Predict Risk for Gestational Diabetes?

Have an "apple" body shape? High triglyceride levels? You may be at risk for developing gestational diabetes.

Diet Soda Linked to Preterm Birth

Moms-to-be may want to rethink popping the top on that can of diet soda—it could increase the risk of preterm birth.

Eating Licorice While Pregnant May Harm Children’s Health

Love your licorice? You may want to find something else to curb the craving during pregnancy—it could increase your baby’s risk of disease ... Read More

Fasting During Labor Has No Benefit

The ice chips diet may soon be obsolete in labor and delivery rooms across the US after a new study reveals there’s no medical reason to fast ... Read More

Fish Oil Each Day Keeps the Baby Colds Away?

It's time to get your DHA on, mom-to-be. A prenatal fish oil supplement, which contains lots of good-for-you omega-3s, daily may keep your ... Read More

Gestational Diabetes 101

Don't let Gestational Diabetes stress you out. Learn all the lingo you need to know to best discuss your condition with your doctor. ... Read More

How to Be a Vegetarian Mom: Helpful Tips for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Just because you're a vegan or vegetarian doesn't mean you need to alter your diet to have a healthy pregnancy or successfully breastfeed. ... Read More

How to Influence Your Baby's Food Choices

The rumors are true: Some kids actually do eat healthy foods … and enjoy them! So how did their parents teach them that? Surprisingly, it might ... Read More

Is it Safe to Go Carb-Free During Pregnancy?

Can a pregnant or breastfeeding woman tailor the popular low-carbohydrate diets to meet the needs of her developing baby and her own body? ... Read More

No DHA Fish Oil Benefit Found in Pregnancy

Fish oil supplements may not help boost Baby’s brain development or prevent postpartum depression as previously thought. ... Read More

Obesity in the US: Moms and Babies Getting Bigger

Overweight moms-to-be could have babies born with higher body fat as well.

Prenatal Diet High in Fruits/Veggies Reduces Baby’s Allergy Risk

Eating a prenatal diet packed with plenty of fruits and vegetables is not only good for your health, but may also lower Baby's chances of ... Read More

Q&A: Am I putting my baby at risk as a vegetarian during pregnancy?

Q&A: How can I avoid gaining too much weight during pregnancy?