#Pregnancy (4)
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Essential Nutrition for Pregnant Women: From Folic Acid to Iron
Pregnant women need 400–600 micrograms of folic acid per day to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus.
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Early Signs of Pregnancy You Should Recognize
The most common sign of pregnancy is a missed menstrual period.
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Pregnancy Dietary Restrictions Every Mom-to-Be Should Know
High-mercury fish — such as shark, marlin, swordfish, and tuna in large amounts — should be avoided because mercury can impair the fetus's nervous system development.
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Preeclampsia: Dangerous Symptoms in Pregnant Women to Watch For
Preeclampsia is marked by blood pressure of ≥140/90 mmHg along with protein in the urine (proteinuria), usually appearing after the 20th week of pregnancy.