Folic acid is important for expectant mothers to take to help reduce the risks of spinal cord deformities in fetus’ in early pregnancy. But, did you know that there is new evidence in a recent study that suggests pregnant women with low vitamin D increase their chances of having toxemia during late pregnancy? A more in-depth study needs to be done to prove the connection.

Toxemia or Pre-eclampsia usually begins with high blood pressure and can endanger the life of mom and baby. Managing this complication is the only measure that can be taken as there is no treatment to stop toxemia, just to manage it until delivery.

Complications can include kidney failure, stroke, seizures and can be responsible for slowing the growth of a developing fetus. Some women under estimate the importance of taking vitamins during pregnancy, yet evidence to support it is mounting.

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A different study in Britain indicates that for children born to women who took more vitamin D in pregnancy had stonger bones by the age of nine and may be protected from osteoporosis later in life.

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Yes, Halle Berry is expecting a child with boyfriend/model, Gabriel Aubry. There has been much speculation after being spotted in baggy shirts.

Halle has admitted to being three months pregnant and expressed much excitement over being a first time mom. At 41 years old, she says she’s waited a long time for this moment. No word yet on the due date.

Congratulations to the new parents to be!

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A new study suggests that obese toddlers can be low in iron. This deficiency can result in developmental delays. More than 20% of toddlers are at risk of anemia according to researchers. Reasons explained may be too much milk and juice in a bottle rather than introducing solid foods at an earlier age that have more iron in them. Delaying weaning from the bottle can be unhealthy for babies. Researchers in this study have suggested that children in daycare centers are 50% less likely to have low iron because they may pay more attention to nutrition. I’m sure stay at home moms will disagree on that one.

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