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Pregnancy is a wonderful process that allows the birth of new life. This is a special time in any woman's life.
Pregnancy occus over 40 weeks (just over 9.5 months), give or take a few weeks. The foetus (unborn child) depends entirely on the mother for all of its sustenance and health - this means diet is very important to a pregnant woman to ensure her baby gets the very best start to life that it possibly can.
Breastfeeding is another wonderful time for a mother, as it is a time for her to bond with the baby. Breastfeeding also provides passive immunity for the baby, which is a very healthy way of strengthening the baby's immune system.
This part of the site looks at every aspect of pregnancy.
- 7 pregnancy warning signs
- Best ways to boost fertility and get pregnant
- Breastfeeding vs bottlefeeding
- Caesarian birth
- Exercise in pregnancy
- Folic acid (folate)
- Gestational diabetes
- Getting pregnant
- Lactation
- Home birth
- Inverted nipples and breastfeeding
- Listeriosis - avoiding it during pregnancy
- Miscarriage - reduce your risk
- Nutrients most important for pregnant women
- Overdue birth
- Post-natal depression
- Pre-eclampsia in pregnancy
- Premature birth
- Tips for a healthy pregnancy
- Water birth
- What to avoid during pregnancy
Last reviewed: 30 September 2007 || Last updated: 30 December 2008
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NOTE: Mega doses of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, or other supplements cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of nutrient supplement.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
