Living at a High Elevation

Question: I live at a high altitude…I’m worried because I’ve heard that this can cause problems during pregnancy. Is this true? Answer: As you’re familiar with breathing the thinner air where you live, you’ll be far less likely to run into issues in your pregnancy...

Smoothies—A Meal You Can Drink

Smoothies can be very restoring and strengthening. Make your own at home by mixing your favorite fruits, along with milk and other ingredients. They’re also a healthy fast-food choice, on hand at malls and many other public areas. Try to use the freshest juices and...

Love Junk Food? Here Are Some Healthy Alternatives

If you love to pig out on junk food several times a day, now’s the time to break that habit! Now that you’re pregnant, your growing baby is also affected by your food choices. It won’t help your pregnancy to skip breakfast, have a vending machine lunch, and then fast...

Dieting While Pregnant

Focus on your weight before trying to get pregnant; you don’t want to be too overweight or too underweight. Being either can make pregnancy more difficult. Do not diet during pregnant or while trying to get pregnant! Also, don’t take any diet pills or supplements...

How to Get More Calcium During Your Pregnancy

Calcium is important to you and your baby; you need it to keep your bones strong and healthy. Your baby needs it to grow strong bones and teeth. You need about 1,200 mg of calcium a day during pregnancy. Dairy products are great sources of calcium—they also have...