Nutritional Therapy for Pregnancy
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
When the pregnancy test comes back positive, you've begun a life-altering journey. As the baby grows and changes through each stage of pregnancy, you go through changes, too: in your body, emotions, and lifestyle.
This is a
time of joy and promise. It’s the start of a new life for you, your baby and
your family.
Healthy Pregnancy
During pregnancy – it is very important for the mother to maintain good health,
otherwise it could affect her as well as her baby.
For a good pregnancy: it is recommended to eliminate all carbonation,
antihistamines, cold pills, antacid tablets, as well as any artificial
sweeteners (also avoid alcohol, coffee, cigarettes and any other drugs). These
recommendations are for safeguarding the baby’s health because these products can
affect the baby through the mother’s blood.
During
pregnancy the mother must eat the best possible diet since her baby’s life is
at stake. The unborn baby will require a large quantity of qualify nutrients
for proper growth.
You require additional amounts of vitamin B12 and folic acid during pregnancy to help you grow a healthy baby. Pregnant women require 2.6mcg of B12 daily, and lactating women require 2.8mcg. Your body transports B12 through your placenta to the baby to help develop the child's brain and spinal cord.
What Are the Benefits of Vitamin B12 & Folic Acid?
Vitamins B12 and folic acid are two of the B vitamins. Both promote physical
health and proper functioning of your body.
Both B12 and folic acid aid in the formation of red blood cells. Red blood cells transport oxygen to your tissues and carry carbon dioxide or waste away from your tissues. Both vitamins play key roles in constantly developing new red cells and fulfilling your body's demands for them. Sources of B12 include meat, eggs, poultry, shellfish and dairy products. Leafy green vegetables, fortified cereals, cornmeal, dried beans, peas, nuts and fruits contain folic acid, also known as folate.
Both B12 and folic acid aid in the formation of red blood cells. Red blood cells transport oxygen to your tissues and carry carbon dioxide or waste away from your tissues. Both vitamins play key roles in constantly developing new red cells and fulfilling your body's demands for them. Sources of B12 include meat, eggs, poultry, shellfish and dairy products. Leafy green vegetables, fortified cereals, cornmeal, dried beans, peas, nuts and fruits contain folic acid, also known as folate.
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