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Pregnancy Meal Plan - Part 2

for calcium - u can take spinach, paneer, cheese.... Food options for CALCIUM FIBER - Fruits and Vegetables PROTEIN requirements during Pregnancy Include all food groups in meals+snacks... Dinner can be soup or Salad of baby spinach or lettuce +boiled egg or grilled chicken/turkey +black beans or kidney beans +shreadded cheese or cottage cheese +salt/pepper+drizzle of olive oil or lemon juice + carrots or broccoli or corn LENTIL DOSA 1/2 cup - Urad dal 1/2 cup - Toor dal 1/2 cup - Moong dal 1/2 cup - Chana dal 1/2 cup - whole moong dal 1/2 cup - rice and 1 table spoon Methi seeds Soak all the above and grind it and keep it overnight to ferment, You can have 4-5 dosa's for lunch. SAMPLE DIET FOR GESTATIONAL DIABETER http://diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Sample_Diet_for_Gestational_Diabetes OR SAMPLE MENU'S http://pregnancy.emedtv.com/gestational-diabetes/gestational-diabetes-sample-menu.html OR DIET PLAN http://chinese-school.netfirms.com/diabetes-gestatio

cool videos

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Dry Throat and Nose Bleeds in Winter.

Nose bleeds are common in the winters and during pregnancy. Apply coconut oil to your nostrils at night. Vicks vapour-rub makes the nose dry - avoid using it. Avoid blowing your nose too hard. READ: http://www.babycenter.com/0_nosebleeds-d uring-pregnancy_255.bc Cool mist humidifier is more useful than the warm mist one. Keep warm water in a flask at ur bedside... staying hydrated is important, especially in the winter - as we tend to drink less water in the cold season. Going to pee at night...many many times...well...dats a part of every Pregnancy...

Tips for Gestational Diabetes - Part 2

>Eat a variety of Foods >Don't skip meals. >Eat a good breakfast. Limit Carbs...Boost Protein...Avoid Fruit and Juice. >Include High-fiber foods. Fresh fruit and vegetables...whole grain breads or cereal...beans and legumes >Limit foods containing sugars...sodas, fruit juice, flavored teas, most desserts >Limit milk intake to max. 2glasses per day - as lactose is a natural sugar >WALK after meals... 15 to 30mins... will reduce your blood sugar levels. >Snacks: Mixed Nuts...Dried Apricots, Plums, Prunes, Craisins...cheese... >lentins/dal doesn't work for everyone... check your readings after meals...limit 1/2cup >chappatis...limit 2 per meal >make curries with base sause of Spinach or Tomato. >Try tofu... it helps to bring down the numbers >Salads fill up your tummy... pick smart ingredients. >Greens are Good... Avocado, Spinach, green leafy veggies, Peas, Green beans, moong dal(easier to digest than other lentils) >Ser

some important links... for Baby 3 to 6months

Help your baby learn to talk Guide to Motor Development Month by Month - Baby's First Year Physical Development and Milestones Social Development Making Baby Smile and Laugh Enjoy Reading the above links!!

Have a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy - American Baby

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