Question 1

prenatal vitamins seem to have 30-100 iu of vitamin e but i thought vitamin e wasn't safe in excess mounts during pregnancy.  how much is too much?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin E: The requirement for vitamin e  fora pregnant woman is25-30 mg per day. High doses of vitamin e would be 400 mg per day.

Question 2

is it ok to use rose hip oil and vitamin e oil during pregnancy? i heard rose hip oil is high vitamin a. is this beta carotene based?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No more than 10, 000 iu of preformed vitamin a should  be taken during pregnancy but preformed vitamin a is only found in animal foods (meat, eggs, dairy). There are no vegetarian sources of actual vitamin a- any "vitamin a" said to be in those foods are from carotenes and those are very safe in pregnancy. See http://www.Care2.Com/greenliving/is-vitamin-a-safe-for-pregnant-women.Html.

Question 3

extra virgin oil contains vitamin e, is this safe for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

EVOO is good: The amount of vitamin e that one would consume in a normal amount of food with extra virgin olive oil should be safe to consume.    Just don't go and drink a whole cup of oil at once.

Question 4

what are the benefits of raspberry leaf tea or capsules during pregnancy and labour? midwifes assure me it makes labour easier, if so how?

Accepted Answer

Proven benefits,?how: Red raspberry leaf tea has been used since ancient times and modern research confirms it reduces time of labor and birth, lessens pain and reduces the need for Cesarian sections. How it does this is not fully known but is almost certainly related to the vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients it contains. See 
http://tinyurl.com/ovwzd2u and 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10754818

Question 5

what is the benefits of having sex during pregnancy? and when should one stop having sex during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Intimacy: You and your spouse each have sexual needs which do not stop with pregnancy. Most people can continue to enjoy sex until very late in the pregnancy (last few weeks) but positions may require shifting for comfort. The intimacy and mutual satisfaction of sexual interaction should continue to create a unity of spirit as well as body. May your pregnancy be easy for everyone.

Question 6

why is sex good during pregnancy?  sex hurts, so i'm wondering what benefits i'm missing out on at 34 weeks preg. are orgasms good enough?

Accepted Answer

It s good if you lik: You dont have to have sex during pregnancy. It is not contraindicated but it its painfull to you i would recommend avoiding it so you dont build up a feeling of rejection towards it.

Question 7

what are health benefits of drinking regular tea with a spoonful of sugar and non fat milk during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

None. : This really isn't benefitting you.

Question 8

is lack of morning sickness during pregnancy indicate low level of hormones? how can i get equal benefits of morning sickness in case i won't have?

Accepted Answer

No: Not to worry. Lack of morning sickness is a blessing. It doesn't mean that hormone levels  are too low.

Question 9

i was wondering what are the benefits of taking folic acid during pregnancy..are folic acid and iron supplement same or different?

Accepted Answer

Different: Iron supplements are taken to avoid anemia. Folic acid is taken to help avoid certain birth defects and also to help prevent anemia.

Question 10

will my teeth benefit from a calcium supplement during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Only if you did not get enough in your diet. Pregnant women absorb calcium very efficiently so do not take too much or you are at risk of kidney stones.

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Prenatal vitamins seem to have 30-100 iu of vitamin e but i thought vitamin e wasn't safe in excess mounts during pregnancy. how much is too much?

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Is it ok to use rose hip oil and vitamin e oil during pregnancy? i heard rose hip oil is high vitamin a. is this beta carotene based?

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Extra virgin oil contains vitamin e, is this safe for pregnancy?

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What are the benefits of raspberry leaf tea or capsules during pregnancy and labour? midwifes assure me it makes labour easier, if so how?

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What is the benefits of having sex during pregnancy? and when should one stop having sex during pregnancy?

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Why is sex good during pregnancy? sex hurts, so i'm wondering what benefits i'm missing out on at 34 weeks preg. are orgasms good enough?

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What are health benefits of drinking regular tea with a spoonful of sugar and non fat milk during pregnancy?

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Is lack of morning sickness during pregnancy indicate low level of hormones? how can i get equal benefits of morning sickness in case i won't have?

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I was wondering what are the benefits of taking folic acid during pregnancy..are folic acid and iron supplement same or different?

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Will my teeth benefit from a calcium supplement during pregnancy?

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