‘Pregnancy’

Vitamin E is Dangerous for Pregnancy

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

vitamin e is dangerous for pregnancyAccording to the research team Dutchman, excessive oxidative stress may contribute to the development of congenital heart defects.

Due to the high levels of vitamins E and A, is believed to exert pro-oxidant effects, which theorize that excessive intake of an asset at the time of conception could affect embryogenesis.

Led by Dr RPM Steegers-Theunissen at University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the researchers conducted a case-control study among participants in the Netherlands HAVEN (heart defects, vascular state, genetic factors and Nutrition).

As reported in the February issue of BJOG: The International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, their analysis included 276 mothers of children with heart defects and 324 control mothers. (more…)

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Menu for pregnancy rate

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

eating plan during pregnancyThe eating plan during pregnancy, to contain the same macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein and fat) than a non pregnant.

However, there is increased energy requirement, and this energy translates into calories. A meal plan is an average – depends on the patient – 50% carbohydrate, 20% protein and 30% fat. Each average food – milk, cheese, eggs, vegetables, a, b, c, fruits, etc. – has a number of carbohydrates, proteins and fats that provide the diet. Thus, it achieves the VCT (total caloric value) it must have a diet. That is so important to follow a plan developed and customized to each case.

The major food groups for pregnant are milk, cheese, yogurt and desserts – because they provide calcium, fruit and vegetables – because they provide fiber, and meat and eggs – they provide iron and protein -.

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