By Lindsey Morse, MS, CGC, MotherToBaby New York It’s officially summer! Time for pool parties, cook-outs, and beach-side picnics. Bring on the hamburgers and hotdogs, potato and pasta salads, fish fry, and barbecue chicken. You may be wondering if it is safe to eat that food that has been sitting in the sun? Also, didn’t I hear somewhere that pregnant women shouldn’t eat fish or undercooked meat during pregnancy? Is it safe to swim in lake water or at the beach? How can I protect my baby …
The Baby Blog: Food & Beverages
Should Pregnant Women Get the Green Light to Drink Green Tea?
By Lori Wolfe, Certified Genetic Counselor at MotherToBaby North Texas Did you know that the month of March is green tea month? Green tea has been said to have many health benefits, including: preventing memory loss, promoting bone health, decreasing risk of cancer, increasing dental health, reducing the chance of getting type 2 diabetes, and helping us lose weight. Green tea is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, and has been said to be “the healthiest beverage on the planet.” So, given …
Eating Fish during Pregnancy: What’s the Current Hook, Line, and Sinker?
By Ginger Nichols, Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor at MotherToBaby Connecticut I was pregnant in 2004 when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released guidelines on limiting fish consumption in pregnancy because of methylmercury. That pregnancy was definitely the most amazing time of my life; however, it was also stressful. It was the 5th time I had been pregnant, but due to miscarriages and the death of a son who was born very …
Boosting Milk for Baby: The Supply & Demands of Breastfeeding
By Bethany Kotlar, MPH, Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby Georgia Being a new mom is overwhelming. Trying to figure out this brand new role can seem like climbing Mount Everest! Many new moms have questions about breastfeeding, and of those questions, how to increase or maintain supply is one of the most common. Luckily for all those new moms out there, MotherToBaby has teamed up with a lactation consultant to answer all of your burning supply questions. First, a quick …
Shake it Up, Baby? Maybe Not. Considering Nutritional Shakes in Pregnancy
By Lorrie Harris-Sagaribay, MPH, Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby North Carolina “I just found out I’m pregnant. Can I keep drinking my energy shake in the mornings?” “My doctor gave me the go-ahead to work out. Okay to have a protein shake after the gym?” “My immunity-boosting drink is a life-saver. Can I keep using it while I’m pregnant?” These are common questions for women during pregnancy, and ones that we hear a lot at MotherToBaby. Perhaps you’ve wondered the same thing …
