Category Archives: Pregnancy Food Plan

Until a number of years ago, a drug called Bendectin was available for women with nausea and vomiting. Bendectin contained vitamin B6 and an antispasmodic. This is the only drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment … Continue reading →

Calcium is needed for the development of the baby’s bones and teeth. Recent studies point to a likely link between calcium deficiency and the development of maternal hypertensive disorders (high blood pressure) in pregnancy. Calcium may also playa role in … Continue reading →

Phenylketonuria (PKU)   Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rather rare disorder of metabolism in which the body cannot utilize the amino acid phenylalanine. In the past, this disease had serious consequences, including interference with brain development. Since 1968, all newborns have … Continue reading →