Healthy eating habits during prenatal stages.

Healthy eating habits during prenatal stages

Taking daily nutrition is an essential part during pregnancy. Good nutrition is the key to healthy mother and baby. Including good amount of nutrition’s in diet helps in the development of the baby's body tissue and organs. The basic principles for a healthy diet are :

-Include a variety of nutrient-rich foods.

-Take a balanced diet.

 -Eat moderate amounts.

-Take pleasure in eating.

          Balanced meals include Protein foods which are rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B, iron and zinc. Grains are rich in provide carbohydrates which results in gaining energy, vitamins, and minerals such as zinc and magnesium for the expecting mother. Whole grain products also contain fiber which helps the baby to grow healthier. Milk products like buttermilk cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt etc. are helpful for baby's bones and to develop properly as the products are rich in calcium and vitamin C promotes healing and iron absorption. These foods also contain fiber to prevent constipation. Like orange juice, kiwi fruit, mango, strawberries and more. Eat variety of healthy food. Start including fruits, green vegetables, and calcium rich foods in your diet. A balanced diet provides your baby the nutrients which it needs to grow. Don’t rely on just your prenatal vitamin to cover your nutritional needs; you need to combine your prenatal vitamin and a good diet to carry you through your pregnancy. Giving yourself proper nutrition will prevent you from getting anemia, which is linked to preterm birth and low birth weight. It is important for an expecting mother to stay hydrated throughout the day. Dehydration is the leading cause of pre-term contraction. Taking at least 3 liters of water in a day keeps pre-term contraction away. Water acts as the body’s transportation system. It transports vitamins, nutrition and a whole bunch of other great things to your baby during pregnancy. Drink lots of water, eat water based fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cucumbers. Avoid smoking, intake of alcohol or use of drugs during pregnancy. This is not considered as a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. How much you eat is as important as what you eat. If you’re starting your pregnancy at a healthy weight, you don’t need any extra calories in the first trimester

Pregnancy presents a special opportunity for women to improve their eating habits. Many expectant mothers find it helpful to consult with a nutrition specialist for individualized help on making these dietary changes for themselves and their families.