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Is It Safe To Eat Mango During Pregnancy?

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So the good news is you are pregnant! With so much about to happen in the next few months, there will be a host of things you will need to take care of for the health of your unborn baby and you. As you begin your pregnancy journey, there will be times when people will advise you about various dos and don’ts. One such advice that many ladies often hear is to stay away from consuming mango during pregnancy. Can Pregnant Women Eat Mango? Pregnancy is often characterized by craving for specific foods. If you are pregnant during the summer months, a difficult to ignore temptation may be eating mangoes. But do you really need to avoid eating mangoes, or is it safe to consume? Let’s have a look. Pregnancy is a delicate matter. Consult Trusted doctors at Lybrate. Let’s begin by understanding the various nutrients that mango-king of fruits has to offer: Decoding The Nutritional Value: Per 100 grams, *% of daily value Calories 60 Kcal Proteins 0.8 g Fats 0.4

7th Week Pregnancy - Symptoms, Baby Development, Tips And Body Changes

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Entered your 7 th  week of pregnancy? Congratulations, you are moving past the first half of your 1st trimester. This might be the best time to go for an ultrasound scan and announce to the world about the good news. But some couples prefer to declare the grand event to friends and family at the earliest, whereas others wait till the end of the first trimester. It’s completely your choice! Even if you don’t, more often the pregnancy symptoms like frequent urination and morning sickness will let the cat out of the bag. If you are eager to have a look at some external signs of pregnancy showing on your tummy, get ready to be disappointed. There is nothing much happening on that front as yet. Though your uterus has doubled up in its size by week 7, you cannot see any signs of growing uterus or baby from outside. All you can do is stand in front of the mirror and puff your tummy a bit to see how it will look in another few months time. 7th Week Pregnancy Ultrasound Scans: