Too good to be true… a bit of chocolate may be good during pregnancy for mom and baby?
For all of you chocolate lovers that are pregnant, this new study might make you very happy! According to HealthDay News – pregnant women who indulge in a small bit of chocolate each day can improve the circulatory health of their unborn child and may also reduce the risk of preeclampsia.
Researchers attribute this due to the flavanols found in chocolate that contain many health benefits. “Our observations suggest that a regular small consumption of dark chocolate — whether or not the level of flavanol is high — from the first trimester of pregnancy, could lead to an improvement of placental function,” said study author Dr. Emmanuel Bujold. He is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Universite Laval in Quebec City, Canada.
As if this news wasn’t amazing enough, because it is, there’s more. Flavanols (flavonoids) found in chocolate are also great for the skin! This antioxidant helps with cancer and inflammation.
So soon to be mommies make sure you get your daily dose of chocolate. Chocolate is great for pregnant skin and you and your baby’s health!
Create an easy-to-follow routine that you can do long after your baby arrives. If your face resembles an acne-ridden teenager during your pregnancy, don’t worry. Abrupt changes in hormone levels cause skin issues. Breakouts and blemishes are to be expected but don’t need to be accepted. You can easily combat pregnancy acne and other skin …
When we began formulating Pretty Mommies skin care products we were committed to providing the safest pregnancy and nursing skin care line available and we did. In fact we are safest maternity line on the market today. Our products are all natural; and we also choose natural ingredients that were safe for pregnant and nursing …
The Human Resources Development Institute (HRDI) is a Chicago based organization that provides community services from everything to substance abuse and mental illness to education regarding obstetric and infant care. Since their inception in 1973, HRDI has changed the lives of tens of thousands of people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. They continue to …
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Chocolate During Pregnancy – Good for Mom, Baby AND Your Skin!
Too good to be true… a bit of chocolate may be good during pregnancy for mom and baby?
For all of you chocolate lovers that are pregnant, this new study might make you very happy! According to HealthDay News – pregnant women who indulge in a small bit of chocolate each day can improve the circulatory health of their unborn child and may also reduce the risk of preeclampsia.
Researchers attribute this due to the flavanols found in chocolate that contain many health benefits. “Our observations suggest that a regular small consumption of dark chocolate — whether or not the level of flavanol is high — from the first trimester of pregnancy, could lead to an improvement of placental function,” said study author Dr. Emmanuel Bujold. He is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Universite Laval in Quebec City, Canada.
As if this news wasn’t amazing enough, because it is, there’s more. Flavanols (flavonoids) found in chocolate are also great for the skin! This antioxidant helps with cancer and inflammation.
So soon to be mommies make sure you get your daily dose of chocolate. Chocolate is great for pregnant skin and you and your baby’s health!
Resources:
www.webmd.com/baby/news/20160204/daily-bit-of-chocolate-in-pregnancy-may-help-mom-baby
www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/beauty-skin-care-vitamins-antioxidants?page=2
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