ONE DAY SAMPLE MENU6 TO 8 MONTHS
BreakfastBaby Oatmeal
LunchButternut Squash Puree/Zucchini -Pea Puree with Mint/1 tablespoon Baby Oatmeal
SnackApple-Pear Puree/Baby Oatmeal
DinnerBaby Oatmeal/Carrot-Chickpea Mash with Cumin
ONE DAY SAMPLE MENU8 TO 12 MONTHS
BreakfastMango-Banana Puree/1/3 cup iron-fortified cereal
Lunch2 tablespoons well-cooked black beans/1/2 cup well-cooked squash
SnackPeaches and Cream Yogurt
Dinner2 tablespoons boneless fish or tofu/1/4 cup steamed, pureed spinach/Apple-Beet Sauce with Ginger
ONE DAY SAMPLE MENU8 TO 12 MONTHS
BreakfastMashed Kabocha Squash with Pear and Cinnamon/1/3 cup iron-fortified cereal
LunchTurkey-Apple Puree/Curried Cauliflower-Potato Mash
SnackCoconut Milk Rice Pudding with Crushed Raspberries
DinnerBroccoli-Potato Chowder with White Cheddar Cheese/1/4 cup steamed peas

Pregnancy Depression

It is normal for every expectant mom to have her difficulties. If your lows are consistent and frequent, you may be among the 10-15 percent of women who battle mild to moderate depression during pregnancy.Both emotional & physical depression shows up in a variety of symptoms, that go well beyond standard moms-to-be moodiness. They can include feeling sad, empty, hopeless, and emotionally lethargic, having sleep disturbances (you don't feel like eating at all, or you're eating all the time), feeling fatigued and lacking energy (above what's normal in pregnancy) and/or feeling agitated or restless, losing interest in work, friends, family, and activities you usually enjoy, losing concentration and focus, having exaggerated mood swings (more dramatic than what's normal in pregnancy), and even having self-destructive thoughts. There may also be unexplained aches and pains.

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Nutrition while Breastfeeding

Your nutrition during breastfeeding isn’t affected by your diet unless you’re eating habits are inadequate.  You do need to be sure to take in enough calories and water for your body to produce adequate milk.  Your baby may react a different way to certain foods, but if you pay attention to how your baby responds, you can figure out what foods to avoid. 

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Exercising Tips for Pregnant Women

Before starting any type of fitness program, please consult your physician. Let him or her know what type of exercises you plan on doing, and whether they are safe for you.

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Teaching Kids to Eat Healthy

If you were to offer your child a candy bar or an apple, which would they choose? What if instead, you offer them the choice between crackers and cheese or an apple? Teaching kids to eat well can be real tricky. You don't want to turn every meal into a lecture, but if you wait too long, they could pickup unhealthy habits in the meantime.

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