Pregnant​ Mum:

  • First 1000 days

    The concept of the first 1000 days refers to the period from conception through the age of 2 years. This period is very crucial for the growth and development of the fetus and child with long-term health outcomes.

  • Many Factors Influence this Period

    Many factors influence this period, including

    • Maternal health
    • Breastfeeding
    • Complementary feeding
    • Socioeconomic factors

  • Nutrition plays a crucial role

    Nutrition plays a crucial role at every stage of a female’s life. The nutritional needs of females are different from those of men as they go through various changes (menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause).

  • Balanced Diet

    A balanced diet is essential to meet the daily recommended levels of nutrients to prevent common nutritional deficiencies.

Nutrition Advices

  • It is always advisable to eat 5-6 small meals each day, instead of 3 large ones
  • Avoid skipping meals as the baby needs regular and stable energy, and the expectant mother also needs to keep up her energy levels
  • Healthy snacks like salads, sandwiches, soups, or fresh fruits between meals are important

Nutritional requirements INCREASE dramatically during Pregnancy and Lactation

Daily Requierments

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  • Daily requirement for these nutrients in non pregnant woman
  • Daily requirement for these nutrients in pregnant woman

Energy Need During Pregnancy:

  • Weight that females gain during pregnancy is split and adds up to your Baby (4 Kg), Placenta (0-2 Kg), Amniotic fluid (0-2 Kg), Breast tissue (0-2 Kg), Blood supply (2 Kg), Fat stores (2-4 Kg), Uterus growth (0-2 Kg).
  • Caloric intake should increase by approximately 300-400kcal/day during pregnancy
  • This value is derived from an estimate of 80,000 kcal needed to support a full-term pregnancy and accounts not only for increased maternal and fetal metabolism but for fetal and placental growth
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