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!
Pretty Mommies the #1 physician recommended maternity skin care line and the “Blogging Mamas Network” are actively working together to provide helpful information to moms across the country. They are launching a large education program through various media outlets that will ultimately keep mothers updated on safe, chemical free products and empower mothers to make …
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 …
Photos taken 1 week apart. We often receive emails from customers about how effective Pretty Mommies products have been for them during pregnancy; so much so that they decide to continue using them after nursing. Many of these women have struggled with hormonal acne during their adolescent years and some had it continue into adulthood. …
Dr. Stewart, a physician with Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery in Jacksonville, Florida, is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases. She has authored multiple publications related to caring for women with vulvar dermatoses and knows the importance of working together with providers from …
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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