BabyBelly Nutrition Blog
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The content of this website was put together by a senior nutritionist and communication expert, Birgit Reinshagen, active in the area of maternal and early childhood nutrition for more than 25 years. Birgit holds a Master's in Nutrition and has worked as a Communication Strategist in various Agencies and the Food Industry during her entire professional career.
BabyBelly Nutrition Blog
4M ago
Infertility is generally defined as not being able to get pregnant after a year of regular, unprotected sex. You or your partner may be diagnosed as infertile, as a result of a known cause such as blocked fallopian tubes on the female side or poor sperm quality on the male side. Or like 25% of ..read more
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5M ago
Planning a baby? You might already know about the importance of taking nutritional supplements when you’re pregnant. But should you take vitamin and mineral supplements before pregnancy? If you’re hoping to conceive, prenatal vitamins can help fill any nutrient gaps. Learn more ..read more
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5M ago
Looking for foods to increase male fertility? Read this article, including tips on male fertility supplements, to help get your partner’s sperm in the best shape possible. Fruits for sperm count—tomatoes are your friends Colorful fruits like tomatoes (yes, they are a fruit!), mangoes, and kiwis are rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C and ..read more
Blog | BabyBelly Nutrition
5M ago
Rather not! Vegan diets have been considered a real challenge during pregnancy, and they require strong attention and nutritional knowledge to achieve the recommended intake of certain micronutrients. If you’re pregnant and a vegan, you need to make sure you get enough iron and vitamin B12, which are mainly found in meat and fish, and vitamin ..read more
Blog | BabyBelly Nutrition
5M ago
It’s no secret that getting pregnant and having a healthy baby gets harder as you get older and the quality and quantity of your eggs decline. But that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. Following a healthy diet and lifestyle today can help preserve your ovarian reserve and potentially extend your fertility in years to come ..read more
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5M ago
The decline of female fertility by age is something that eventually happens to every woman, so although menopause might not be on your mind right now, it should be if you’re thinking about getting pregnant in your 30s or 40s—or even in your 20s. Fertility in your 20s You are in your peak fertility in ..read more
BabyBelly Nutrition Blog
5M ago
You’re not the only one who needs to eat right in order to conceive. Your partner’s diet can affect his fertility, too. Help him understand which fertility foods he needs now — and which ones he should avoid. Learn more ..read more
BabyBelly Nutrition Blog
5M ago
How can you get pregnant fast? While there’s no magic formula, our 6 trying to conceive tips—or TTC tips for short—might help. 1.Stop hormonal birth control sooner rather than later Contraception aims to prevent pregnancy. Some forms, for example using condoms, a diaphragm, a copper coil, or natural family planning don’t affect fertility levels. But ..read more
BabyBelly Nutrition Blog
5M ago
Rather not! This is because a purely plant-based diet tends to be naturally low in nutrients like vitamin B12, DHA, iron, iodine, calcium, and zinc — all of which are especially important during pregnancy. A low intake of these nutrients can result in pregnancy complications. Alternatively, you may want to eat a balanced lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet ..read more