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Research suggests that the prenatal environment, including maternal nutrition, can influence aspects of a baby's growth and development. Adequate nutrition is especially important for the developing brain, nervous system, and other organs. Researchers are also studying how nutrition during pregnancy may relate to a child's metabolism and long-term health. However, it's important to keep the picture realistic: your diet does not determine your child's future on its own. Genetics, your overall...

Nine months. That might sound like a long time. But when you're pregnant, those nine months can pass incredibly quickly. Somewhere between the nausea, exhaustion, appointments, shopping lists, birth preparation and getting ready to welcome your baby, one thing can easily slip down the priority list: You. Your body. Your strength. Your movement. Your wellbeing. Yet pregnancy is one of the most important times to take care of your body — not because you need to “stay fit” or maintain a certain...

Pregnancy is one of the most incredible things your body will ever do. But while your body is busy growing and nourishing a whole new human, it is easy to put your own health and fitness on the back burner. You may feel tired.You may feel uncomfortable.You may think, “I’ll exercise tomorrow.” But what if, instead of waiting for the perfect moment, you simply committed to a few minutes of movement every day? You don't need a perfect workout.You don't need to exercise for an hour.You simply...