Question 1

can a pregnant woman swim in lakes - specificaly about water quality and infection risk?

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Depends: So much depends on the water quality and if you are ingesting it. Personally, I would not recommend taking the chance. Too many possible problems with infections. Good Luck.

Question 2

diet for pregnant women?

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Low carb/low sugar: A diet low in sugar and carbs will minimize weight gain and the size of the baby.  It will also decrease the risk of gestational diabetes.

Question 3

can a pregnant woman go kart?

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Not the best idea: Gokarting can be safe if there is minimal jostling and noone runs into you while racing.  Given that this is almost completely impossible to control, you should not go gokarting during pregnancy.

Question 4

can pregnant woman eat dates?

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Yes: There is no medical contraindication to eating dates during pregnancy.  They supply niacin, folate, (folic acid) vitamin B-6, pantothenic acid, zinc, manganese, fiber and magnesium.  One study found that the consumption of date fruit in the last 4 weeks before labour significantly reduced the need for induction and augmentation of labour, and produced a more favourable, but non-significant, delivery outcome.

Question 5

how should pregnant women eat?

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Pregnancy: About 300 more calories a day, you do not eat for 2 people, that's a myth.

Question 6

can pregnant women use betimol?

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Betimol: Betimol  is FDA Pregnancy Category C . Benefit must outweigh risk for use.

Question 7

can pregnant women eat lasagna?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sounds great!

Question 8

can a pregnant woman eat steak?

Accepted Answer

Eat your steak!: A pregnant woman can definitely eat steak, but it should be cooked all the way through. Some may think this ruins the steak. To have a steak that is cooked well-done but still tender, try a thinner cut.

Question 9

what can a pregnant woman eat ?

Accepted Answer

Anything: but dont use alcohol or excessive salt keep well hydrated.

Question 10

can pregnant women use docefrez?

Accepted Answer

Docefrez: Docefrez  is FDA Pregnancy Category D. It should not be used during pregnancy.

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