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CARE OF MOTHER DURING PREGNANCY
Diet in Pregnancy :-
Proper nutrition and diet is important for good development of a strong and healthy baby. Caloric requirement is higher during pregnancy and breast-feeding. A balanced diet containing a variety of foods is required. A pregnant woman should have at least 400-500 calories/day in addition to the daily intake. The pregnant woman and lactating mother should also consume extra iron and calcium to build up the hemoglobin of both the mother and the child and for making the bones stronger in the baby respectively. The expectant mother should consume additional folic acid supplementation to reduce the risks of growth retardation and malformations in the baby. Additional vitamin supplements to help in the growth of the fetal tissues are also needed.
It is important to eat at least 3 good meals a day. In addition the woman should have milk, fruits, biscuits, yogurt, chana, etc. The intake of cakes, chocolates, fried foods like potato fries, samosa, etc should be reduced. Extra salt should be avoided.
Tea/Coffee/Colas intake should be minimized because these contain caffeine, which can lead to frequent urination, heartburn, anxiety, sleep disturbances and also hamper iron and calcium absorption. Alcohol should be avoided as it leads to congenital anomalies in the child.
Proper nutrition and diet is important for good development of a strong and healthy baby. Caloric requirement is higher during pregnancy and breast-feeding. A balanced diet containing a variety of foods is required. A pregnant woman should have at least 400-500 calories/day in addition to the daily intake. The pregnant woman and lactating mother should also consume extra iron and calcium to build up the hemoglobin of both the mother and the child and for making the bones stronger in the baby respectively. The expectant mother should consume additional folic acid supplementation to reduce the risks of growth retardation and malformations in the baby. Additional vitamin supplements to help in the growth of the fetal tissues are also needed.
It is important to eat at least 3 good meals a day. In addition the woman should have milk, fruits, biscuits, yogurt, chana, etc. The intake of cakes, chocolates, fried foods like potato fries, samosa, etc should be reduced. Extra salt should be avoided.
Tea/Coffee/Colas intake should be minimized because these contain caffeine, which can lead to frequent urination, heartburn, anxiety, sleep disturbances and also hamper iron and calcium absorption. Alcohol should be avoided as it leads to congenital anomalies in the child.
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