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An Organic 9 Months
How to Have an Organic Pregnancy
By Carma Haley Shoemaker
According to Sugar, the benefits of an organic pregnancy are numerous and include the following:
- Having a diet free of hormones and antibiotics. Overuse of antibiotics in raising animals for human consumption may encourage the growth of drug-resistant bacteria in humans.
- Choosing a diet of natural whole organic foods will ensure a diet with an array of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibers that are so important for both Mother and developing Baby.
- Organic foods, including those processed and packaged, are free of preservatives, added chemicals, artificial colors and sweeteners that may be potentially harmful.
- Having a diet that is free of genetically engineered foods, foods grown using sewage sludge and foods that have undergone the process of irradiation – all of which can carry risks to both human health and the environment.
- Feeling good about supporting the environment, supporting farmers committed to the same and supporting the health and well-being of herself and her unborn child.
As an organic lifestyle is thought to be one of the healthiest, the concerns regarding the change in lifestyle of food preference are few and far between.
"There are no contraindications or precautions that a woman must take if she is pregnant and wants to include organic foods in her diet," Sugar says. "However, all pregnant women, including those choosing organic foods, should avoid eating raw seafood, unpasteurized juices and unpasteurized dairy products. The USDA also advises pregnant women to avoid eating older, larger fish that have more dark meat, as there is concern that mercury in these fish could harm a developing baby's nervous system. This is in any
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