Grazing on crackers, nuts, fruits, and veggies throughout the
day, and eating five to six small meals rather than three large
meals can help you avoid an empty stomach and stabilize your
blood sugar.
Care for every woman…
for every phase of life.
How many additional calories do you need in
your daily diet while you are pregnant?
A) 1,200
B) 600
C) 300
Answer C: Even though you may have heard that you
should be eating for two, most women only need to consume an
additional 300 calories a day while pregnant. Opt for nutrient-
rich foods as opposed to foods high in sugars and fats.
Which of these vaccines are not safe to re-
ceive during pregnancy?
A) Flu
B) Varicella - chicken pox
C.) TDap - Tetanus, Diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough)
Answer B: If you never had varicella or chicken pox as a
child and have never been vaccinated against the illness, it’s
a good idea to get vaccinated at least a month before you get
pregnant. If you get chicken pox while pregnant, your baby
could suffer birth defects or you may experience complications
during pregnancy. Flu and DTap vaccines are safe and recom-
mended during pregnancy.
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Pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, pre-
term birth and fetal growth restriction are
risk factors during pregnancy that can pre-
dict which future health condition?
A) Lung cancer
B) Heart disease
C) Seizures
Answer B: Pregnancy is like a stress test for your heart. Re-
search finds that women who suffer from conditions including
pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, pre-term birth (delivery be-
fore 37 weeks), or fetal growth restriction (which occurs when
a developing fetus isn’t growing at a normal rate) are at greater
risk for developing heart disease in the future.
Back and hip pain are common complaints
during pregnancy. Which of these solutions
can help with pregnancy aches and pains?
A) Prenatal yoga
B) High-heeled shoes with good arch support
C) Cross fit
Answer A: Prenatal yoga, which is geared specifically for
pregnant women, can help strengthen your core abdominal
muscles. Also choose low-heeled shoes with good arch support
and avoid any new, strenuous exercise programs.
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Sunday
May 5
9am-2pm
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By Rizzo’s
Amherst
Admission includes buffet lunch, prizes,
Demos, goody bags, speakers and more!
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