Sunday, April 10, 2011

snacks for pregnant women?

My sister in law is pregnant, and i wan tto go over there with a gift..I'm thinking of making a gift basket, but i need ideas as to what i should put in it..What are some good snacks, healthy snacks for pregnant women? thanks
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If she is early on in the pregnancy, she might not want food, just to warn you. You could pack her a morning sickness kit if she's having problems in that area--put in saltines, ginger ale, peppermint, gum, preggie pops, fruit (make sure it's well washed), Gatoraide (the kind that has B6 in it really helps me), apple sauce, and Tums. All of these remedies have helped at one point or another in my pregnancy. =) If she is doing hunky-dory as far as nausea goes, put in stuff that is high in iron, calcium, folic acid, and fiber. Cheddar is great for the calcium if she hates milk, or if she is lactose intolerant, you could include some calcium and vitamin d fortified orange juice; that's what I drink for my calcium needs. The sky is the limit here. Sea food, lunch meat, and unwashed fruits and veggies are a no-no--the first because of mercury content and problems with spoiling, the second two because of listeria concerns.
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