https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:02:30 +0000 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:26:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6832 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132852&title=interesting-article#132852 Author: Guests
Subject: 6832
Posted: 19 April 2007 at 10:26am

Sorry guys ]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:26:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132852&title=interesting-article#132852 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132645&title=interesting-article#132645 Author: Peace
Subject: 6832
Posted: 18 April 2007 at 8:43pm

I actually had a little giggle to myself catie, you tickled my funny bone! I was wondering who was going to get righteous and tell sunny off without reading hehe!! It is an easy mistake though ]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:43:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132645&title=interesting-article#132645 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132609&title=interesting-article#132609 Author: arohanui
Subject: 6832
Posted: 18 April 2007 at 7:03pm

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:03:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132609&title=interesting-article#132609 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132574&title=interesting-article#132574 Author: catie
Subject: 6832
Posted: 18 April 2007 at 5:25pm

Well the paragraph does start with:
"Actually the first 3 months are critical in the development of the baby..."
Which presumably means the first 3 months of pregnancy? But yeah, I guess I just saw the 'safely indulge in alcohol' bit and jumped on the bandwagon ]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:25:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132574&title=interesting-article#132574 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132526&title=interesting-article#132526 Author: Peace
Subject: 6832
Posted: 18 April 2007 at 3:19pm

She misread the other thread as well... good rant though...]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:19:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132526&title=interesting-article#132526 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132458&title=interesting-article#132458 Author: Guests
Subject: 6832
Posted: 18 April 2007 at 1:11pm

No offence taken but I think you misread the article.
Its not condoning drinking while pregnant they just say the short amount of days prior to your ovulation time is ok.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:11:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132458&title=interesting-article#132458 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132435&title=interesting-article#132435 Author: catie
Subject: 6832
Posted: 18 April 2007 at 12:38pm

I am really annoyed about the comment re drinking alcohol: if you must indulge in alcoholic beverages - you may safely do so during the first half of your cycle - however I would caution against it - for the reason that it may impede conception. . I used to work for the University of Auckland Med school and have done research into drinking during pregnancy and there is clear evidence of babies being born with the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome - which lasts a lifetime - from very small amounts of alcohol, consumed at any time of pregnancy. There is never a safe time and there is no safe amount of alcohol. Sure, some people get away with it - this is because there are a number of other factors that effect the likelihood of damage - but there is no way of knowing if you will be one of the lucky ones.

PS - No offence Sunny - just goes to show you need to be cautious about stuff you read on the web.

Edited by catie]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:38:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=132435&title=interesting-article#132435 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=131967&title=interesting-article#131967 Author: Guests
Subject: 6832
Posted: 17 April 2007 at 3:47pm

I found this article on the web, its short and very informative about what you can/should be doing prior to conception.
I hope you find it as useful as I have.

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Healthy Habits Before Conception
Copyright 2001 by Lori Ramsey



When should you start thinking about proper nutrition? After you see your first positive pregnancy test? After you visit your doctor for that first prenatal visit? Or should it start before? Way before? Yes, proper nutrition should begin while pregnancy is still a dream, while you are trying to conceive.

Habits such as smoking, drinking alcohol and excessive caffeine should be halted while trying to conceive. Why? Because if you do get pregnant - the first 2 weeks of pregnancy you won't know it and this is a critical time in the development of the baby.

Actually the first 3 months are critical in the development of the baby. You want your system to be clean from contaminants and better able to help with the growth of the baby. Of course, if you must indulge in alcoholic beverages - you may safely do so during the first half of your cycle - however I would caution against it - for the reason that it may impede conception.

While taking prenatal vitamins are important - so is proper nutrition. Eating all the healthy food groups helps to keep you in optimum health - thus bettering your chances of conceiving. A healthy diet puts you in a state of well being that will benefit both you and the growing baby you will be carrying. Plus, as an added benefit - you will feel better and will probably ward off illnesses better if you are eating right.

It is important to eat foods high in folic acid - as this helps to prevent neural tube defects in the baby. According to the March of Dimes (where you can find more information on the prevention of neural tube defects) - it is important to began increasing your intake of folic acid before conception occurs. While folic acid is one of the main ingredients in prenatal vitamins - you can also derive it from natural foods such as orange juice, green leafy vegetables, beans, fortified cereals and enriched grain products.

Other important nutrients for a healthy pregnancy are calcium and iron. Eating foods rich in calcium and iron not only insures a healthy baby - but insures that your bones and blood will be optimum for carrying and caring for a baby. Dairy foods contain maximum amounts of calcium. If you are unable to eat dairy products - you may need a supplement. Iron is found mostly in enriched bread; prune juice; nuts, including cashews, pistachios, and walnuts; caviar; cheddar cheese; egg yolks; chickpeas; lentils; pumpkin seeds; black-strap molasses; mussels; wheat germ; whole-grain products; and seaweed and red meats.

Speak with your healthcare provider about a good diet plan for preconception and pregnancy. If you are in the planning stages of a pregnancy - then the best time to start is now. Eating healthy now is a benefit that will stay with you a lifetime - especially if it becomes habit.

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