Nutrition for Pregnant and Breastfeeding women
Pregnant women and breastfeeding women need more calories to meet their energy needs and also for the healthy growth of their baby. It is very important to taken care of the diet of pregnant women and breastfeeding women. But overeating can put you on weight gain or there may be chances of gestational diabetes or other complications. Before changing your diet, you consult your gynaecologist first. I would recommend Dr. Karnika Tiwari, the best gynaecologist in Noida.
Here are some points of nutritional needs:
• 1st trimester: Vitamin A, Iodine, Folate
• 2nd and 3rd trimester: Iron, Zinc, mild increase in calcium
• Breastfeeding: sufficient intake of Vitamin A, DHA, protein, Iodine, Zinc, Folate
Major food source of:
• Folate- Green vegetables, beans, fruits, peanuts, nuts, etc
• Vitamin A- cherries, tomatoes, pumpkins, carrots, sweet potatoes, eggs, and milk, etc
• Iodine- Iodised salt, eggs, milk, and milk products, etc
• Iron- lentils, red kidney beans, chickpeas, spinach, almond, cashew nuts, fortified cereals and oats (lower in sugar), etc
• Vitamin C- fresh vegetables and fruits (oranges, kiwi fruits, and strawberries), etc
• Calcium- 2 glasses of milk each day and green leafy vegetables and tofu, etc
• Folic acid- fortified cereals, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, nuts, etc
• Healthy Fats- olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, avocados, salmon, etc
• Protein- Lean meat, poultry, fish, beans, peanut butter, eggs, tofu, etc
• Vitamin D- Fortified low-fat milk, fortified orange juice, egg yolks, salmon, etc
Important nutrition tips for pregnant and breastfeeding women:
• Eat varieties of food to fulfill your nutritional needs.
• Take milk, eggs, and meat in an adequate amount.
• Eat sprouted grams, whole grains, and fermented foods.
• Do physical exercises (as prescribed by a doctor) with adequate rest for 2-3 hrs during the day.
• Avoid smoking, alcohol and excess consumption of caffeine.
To get detailed information, you can visit Dr. Karnika tiwari at motherland hospital. She is best gynaecologist in Noida. Also Motherland hospital provides best newborn nursery and NICU with round the clock availability of pediatrician and gynaecologist to take care of mother and baby.
Here are some points of nutritional needs:
• 1st trimester: Vitamin A, Iodine, Folate
• 2nd and 3rd trimester: Iron, Zinc, mild increase in calcium
• Breastfeeding: sufficient intake of Vitamin A, DHA, protein, Iodine, Zinc, Folate
Major food source of:
• Folate- Green vegetables, beans, fruits, peanuts, nuts, etc
• Vitamin A- cherries, tomatoes, pumpkins, carrots, sweet potatoes, eggs, and milk, etc
• Iodine- Iodised salt, eggs, milk, and milk products, etc
• Iron- lentils, red kidney beans, chickpeas, spinach, almond, cashew nuts, fortified cereals and oats (lower in sugar), etc
• Vitamin C- fresh vegetables and fruits (oranges, kiwi fruits, and strawberries), etc
• Calcium- 2 glasses of milk each day and green leafy vegetables and tofu, etc
• Folic acid- fortified cereals, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, nuts, etc
• Healthy Fats- olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, avocados, salmon, etc
• Protein- Lean meat, poultry, fish, beans, peanut butter, eggs, tofu, etc
• Vitamin D- Fortified low-fat milk, fortified orange juice, egg yolks, salmon, etc
Important nutrition tips for pregnant and breastfeeding women:
• Eat varieties of food to fulfill your nutritional needs.
• Take milk, eggs, and meat in an adequate amount.
• Eat sprouted grams, whole grains, and fermented foods.
• Do physical exercises (as prescribed by a doctor) with adequate rest for 2-3 hrs during the day.
• Avoid smoking, alcohol and excess consumption of caffeine.
To get detailed information, you can visit Dr. Karnika tiwari at motherland hospital. She is best gynaecologist in Noida. Also Motherland hospital provides best newborn nursery and NICU with round the clock availability of pediatrician and gynaecologist to take care of mother and baby.
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