http://www.blueribbonbaby.org for healthy moms and babies Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:34:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Prenatal diets typically found in pregnancy books are generally difficult or complicated to follow, and almost always inadequate. Not only are they usually insufficient for your growing baby and you, they also ignore many important aspects of prenatal nutrition. They may tell you to avoid salty foods. You should avoid potato ... http://www.blueribbonbaby.org/faq/typical-prenatal-diets/ Gestational diabetes is one of the most common pregnancy complications today. So it stands to reason that one of the questions we are most often asked about prenatal nutrition is whether or not it can have an impact on gestational diabetes. Women want to know if they can avoid ... http://www.blueribbonbaby.org/faq/gestational-diabetes/ I was asked today whether the Brewer Diet was appropriate for petite women, or whether a small woman should eat less than recommended. Great question, since most concerns are directed to being overweight. A short or petite woman may be told she can't gain as much weight, or is too ... http://www.blueribbonbaby.org/faq/petite-women-same-nutrient-and-calorie-needs-for-pregnancy/ People continue to doubt that the medical community prefers to suppress natural means to good health, rather than educating the public with the TRUTH. This is one of the most common complaints about the Brewer Diet: certainly the good doctors and scientists would not cover up the truth about nutrition! ... http://www.blueribbonbaby.org/general/suppression-of-the-truth/ Morning sickness is probably the #1 complaint of pregnancy! Although, statistically, they say that only about 50% of women actually experience morning sickness, it sure doesn't seem that way when you talk to REAL women!! (Who are "they" anyway??) If you've had morning sickness in even one pregnancy, you know the ... http://www.blueribbonbaby.org/faq/how-do-i/morning-sickness/ Unfortunately, one of the most common concerns I hear about Dr. Brewer's website and the information presented on the nutrition factor in toxemia, is that it makes women feel guilty. Some women find out that their nutrition was insufficient to support their pregnancy, and they feel guilty. While ... http://www.blueribbonbaby.org/faq/myths-and-misunderstandings/dealing-with-guilt/ Over the years, many mothers have written to Dr. Brewer telling him how much they appreciate his personal assistance, and how they have experienced their healthiest pregnancies ever while using his diet. We have published a few of those letters here.  If you would like to add your story, we ... http://www.blueribbonbaby.org/testimonials/thank-you-dr-brewer/