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Have a Little Wonderful Beginnings Take care with carbs. If you're queasy, go ahead and have those crackers. "I personally think women should eat whatever is going to make them feel OK, but it's not something to do long term. Once the queasiness starts to go away, introduce more nutritious foods," says Laura Riley, MD, an obstetrician-gynecologist and the author of You & Your Baby: Pregnancy. Have one fish, two fish. Experts recommend up to 12 ounces of fish a week, since fish is packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Choose shrimp, salmon, pollock, sardines, catfish and light tuna, and avoid varieties that are high in mercury such as shark, swordfish, tilefish and king mackerel. Nibble on nuts. Nuts provide protein and other nutrients, but are high in calories (83 calories in 12 almonds). If you're at a healthy weight to begin with, an extra 300 calories a day in the second trimester and 450 a day in the third are enough to nourish your baby and you. Exceed those numbers and you'll likely gain more than the recommended 25 to 35 pounds-extra weight that can be hard to drop. Curb the coffee. Keep your caffeine intake from coffee, tea, chocolate and other sources below 200 milligrams a day. Herbal teas are generally fine, but some types may be risky; get your doctor's opinion. Steer Clear Avoid alcohol. "We don't Shun the sushi. Raw know the threshold above which alcohol is safe, and it probably varies from fetus to fetus," says Bonnie Dattel, MD, who chaired the editorial board for the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' book Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month by Month. "But if you had a glass of Champagne before you knew you were pregnant, don't panic." fish could be contaminated with parasites. Hold the hot dogs. The North Mississippi Medical Center Women's Hospital in Tupelo offers Early Pregnancy, Preparation for Birth and Preparation for Cesarean Birth Classes. A Saturday Lamaze course is also available. After their seventh month, women are encouraged to plan a preadmission visit. The Breastfeeding Class is designed for women who choose to breastfeed. For other family members, NMMC offers a Sibling Class and Grandparenting Class. An Infant CPR class prepares parents in case of emergency. For the class schedule in Tupelo, visit www.nmhs.net/womens_ hospital_beginnings.php. NMMC hospitals in West Point and Iuka also offer Prepared Childbirth Classes yearround. For more information, call 800-THE DESK (800-843-3375). call If you must have hot dogs, heat them to 160 degrees to kill potential bacteria. Baby on the Way? NMMC Women's Hospital in Tupelo and the Women's Pavilion at NMMC-West Point offer expectant moms more than they expect. To learn more, call 800-THE DESK (800-843-3375) or visit www.nmhs.net. SPRI NG 2014 21 http://www.nmhs.net/womens_hospital_beginnings.php http://www.nmhs.net

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Cardiac Caretakers
Mending Hearts
Occupational Hazards
The New Rules of Play
Shopping for Two
Back to Basics
Burn, Baby, Burn
Angelina Jolie
Rock Your Health
Breaking Up with Salt
Disgusting! (or Not?)
Virtual Health
One Day at a Time
The Doctor Will See You Now
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - North Mississippi