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.

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