PREGNANCY DIET

1. Who are the ones that fall in this category?

Planning a pregnancy i.e. pre-pregnancy stage
Already pregnant
Pregnant but not gained enough weight
Pregnant with obesity
Pregnant and detected with high blood pressure
Women who have delivered and are in lactating stages

2. Why do they need nutrition guidance?

Infants with low birth weight are susceptible to infections due to low immunity.

One of the most common problem during pregnancy is low hemoglobin levels due to iron and folic acid deficiency
Nutrition guidance is extremely essential for the mother as an only a healthy mother can give birth to a healthy child

3. How can they benefit from nutrition guidance?

With correct nutrition planning, mothers can gain weight in a healthy way and also maintain their blood parameters in a healthy range
During lactation phases too, mothers need nutrition counseling in order to maintain their health as well as their baby’s health.