Pregnant and lactating women
Pregnancy is one of the most treasured experience of
a women's life.
To make her experience enjoyable one can
offer her a comfortable home, relaxing
surrounding, emotional support and
above all “a well balanced nutrition”
Balanced nutrition is all the more essential in pregnancy because she has to ideally eat for 2.
During pregnancy it is important for a would be mother to remember that since she is eating for herself and her baby it is important not to reduce calories or go on a diet.
Generally a pregnant mother requires nearly 300 extra calories a day, particularly during the final stages of pregnancy when the growth of the baby is rapid.
But in case a pregnant woman is underweight or carrying twins, greater quantities of calories are needed.
Healthy eating is at all times crucial and this is more so when one is pregnant. Hence it is vital to make certain that the calories are obtained from nutritious foods so that they can add to the baby's development and growth.
During pregnancy one should make an endeavor to follow
a well-balanced diet that includes an appropriate
combination of lean meat, fruits, vegetables,
whole-grain breads in addition to low-fat
dairy product.
A well balanced diet would essentially
include major nutrients like carbohydrate,
proteins and fats.
Proteins are considered one of the most important nutrient in a pregnant woman's diet.
In order to support synthesis of maternal and fetal tissue and to enable better nourishment of the fetus during the 2 nd and 3 rd trimester, one should be given the right amount of protein.
Threptin derived from
milk casein taken atleast 3-4 times a day
would provide the right amount of protein
needed for a pregnant and lactating mother.
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