
How much WEIGHT should i gain?
Almost all moms worry about their diet and weight gain during pregnancy. Your focus should be on eating a well balanced diet so that baby grows well and maintaining weight gain in the recommended range. Putting on too much weight increases your risk of developing gestational diabetes, hypertension and may cause complications during child birth. Did you know that weight gain during pregnancy is the single biggest predictor of postpartum weight retention? Moms who do not lo

Avoid high risk foods during pregnancy
Pregnant moms are at risk for foodborne illness because their immune system is compromised. As you crave for different kinds of foods, be aware that some harmful foodborne bacteria can harm you and your unborn child. Foodborne illness during pregnancy can cause serious health problems, miscarriage, premature delivery or even still birth. Foodborne illness either makes mom feel very sick or it could be so mild that mom doesn't even feel any symptoms. Harmful foodborne microo

Best Snacks Under 200 Calories
Snack Time!
A pregnant mom needs additional 200 calories daily. There is really not much 'EXTRA' calories to indulge on... Here's some healthier snacks that are less than 200 calories!
- 1 glass of Low-fat fruit smoothie
- 1 bowl of Soya beancurd (Tau Huay)
- 1 Spring roll (Popiah)
- 1 Yogurt mueseli bar
- 1 slice of cheese toast with veggie bits
- 1 small bowl of baked unsalted nuts
- 1 bowl of fresh mixed fruits #pregnancy #pregnancysnacks #bestsnacks #healthysnack