Karen’s Opinion

The following subject is one that concerns me. Please welcome Alan Cassidy as he presents this important information.

Staying healthy while pregnant is essential to both mom and baby’s well-being. There are many ways to ensure that you stay in good health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health has composed guidelines to keep you informed on what is safe and what is not. Most women will hear all kinds of stories and old wives tales while pregnant but many of them should bear no weight on how a woman behaves during her pregnancy. Keep it simple and you can have a safe pregnancy.

For most women, gentle exercise during pregnancy is very safe. Women who stay active are often relived of many common pregnancy ailments, and also tend to have easier labors and deliveries. The best exercises for pregnant women are low-impact. Besides walking, other good forms of exercise include swimming, biking and aerobics. Of course, any activity that could result in injury, particularly to the abdomen, should be skipped. If there are any complications, make sure to consult your OB/GYN before engaging in any kind of exercise. But usually, even for these women, there are some things that can be done to keep fit.

As for diet, there are certain foods that should be avoided. Raw or under cooked meat and fish is a no-go all pregnancy long. Alcohol should be avoided and caffeine intake should be reduced, instead drinking water and other low-sugar beverages to stay hydrated. To reduce the risk of listeria, always heat lunch meats and hot dogs until they are steaming. Never consume unpasteurized juice or milk, or sunny side up or runny eggs. Avoid raw sprouts and steer clear of fish with high mercury levels, such as shark, snapper, mackerel and swordfish. Most other types of fish are safe during pregnancy, just keep the amount low, around 6 ounces per week. Other seafood, so long as it is cooked, is safe in amounts up to 12 ounces per week.

Post-delivery, there are things a mother can do to help protect the future health of her baby. A growing trend, called cord blood banking, preserves the baby’s umbilical cord blood as a precaution. Should the medical need for a stem cell treatment arrive in the future – for the baby or a sibling, a source stem cells will be available to the family Mothers should also maintain their healthy diets and fitness routines post pregnancy to continue to pass nutrition on to their child. This will build a strong, healthy foundation for the baby in its most impressionable and developmental stages.
This article was written by Alan Cassidy, an active writer within the blogging community covering maternity and childbirth, and always advocating for infant and children’s health. Connect with him on Twitter @ACassidy22

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Bring up the subject of pregnancy and you hear tales from everyone.

Woman sues pharmacy after eating contraceptive jelly fails to prevent pregnancy.
During the Civil War, a woman was impregnated by sperm carried on a bullet that passed through the scrotum of a soldier and penetrated her ovaries.

Those tales are easy to roll our eyes at and shake them off as crazy fool’s tales.

There are the well meaning tales from those who try to help women who are pregnant. They tell about the horrible pain and give all sorts of advice to the expecting parents. My advice to expectant parents: don’t read any books on pregnancy. Don’t read books on how to raise children. Let advice from others go in one ear and out the other.

One such item of misinformation given to pregnant women has been that it is unhealthy to eat fish while pregnant. While it is true that fish high in mercury counts should be avoided, scientific studies have shown that healthy tuna is important for pregnant women and for the healthy growth and development of small children. Eating fish has been shown to help with depression and other health issues.

I have always fixed tuna sandwiches and made tuna casserole to feed my family. My husband thought that tuna casserole was about the only thing I knew how to cook when we were first married. LOL Now he reminds me to make it once in awhile!

TUNA CASSEROLE
Cook noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain and set aside.

Mix one can of mushroom soup with a can or one cup of milk. Add one small can of sliced mushrooms and approximately 1/2 teaspoon of coarse black pepper. Add one small package of frozen peas. Heat all ingredients in a saucepan until just boiling.

In a medium casserole dish, add sauce mixture to the cooked noodles and lightly toss. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F.

Crush Ruffle potato chips and sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Replace into oven and brown the crumbs under the broiler.
Serve and enjoy!

I have mentioned the importance of umbilical cord blood stem cell collection and storage and feel that it is worth repeating. Umbilical cord blood stem cells are being used to treat numerous types of malignancies, anemias, inherited metabolic disorders and deficiencies of the immune system. The possibilities using these precious cells, is becoming more influential and in all probability will impact countless numbers of lives in the future.

New medical technology may well use these cells to rebuild cardiac tissue, repair damage due to stroke or spinal cord injuries and reverse the effects of such diseases as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s. While the research is in its early stages, the possibilities are extremely promising. And banking your child’s stem cells increases access to any of these technologies in the future.

Let me get to the practicality of the collection process. Cord blood, or umbilical cord blood, is blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta at the time of birth. Cryo-Cell, the most accredited cord bank leader, knows how tight the family budget is and is offering special pricing for processing, testing and first year of storage. The premium exclusive premium family service, “Protect Baby, Protect Mom” is offered at a special price for a short time. Check out the process, accreditation and why cord blood banking is important for your family. When you use the special code 995PS by midnight on Sunday, July 26, you will get the special service for $995. That is quite a savings! They have even waived the cancellation fee when you sign up using the promotional code. You may also choose to enroll in the Signature UCORD Service and Exclusive C’elle Service, for One Low Price! Best Value! $1299. Use Promo code: P2PS. Yes, Cyro-Cell knows how important it is to make their service more affordable.