Q1.Are prenatal (Before conception) diet and lifestyle habits important and how do they affect conception?
It is known that good nutrition is essential before pregnancy because it helps to build the reserves of the mother.
Many women do not eat a well balanced diet before pregnancy and may not have the proper nutritional status for the demands of pregnancy.
Generally a pregnant woman needs to add about 300 extra calories to meet the needs of her body and developing fetus. However those calories as well as her entire diet needs to be healthy, balanced and nutritious.
The following nutrients should be included in a women's pre-conception diet and continued into pregnancy:
Q2.Should I eat more than my usual diet portion for the baby?
It is a myth that women need to 'eat for two' during their pregnancy.
You certainly should be increasing the amount of certain nutrients. But you need only about 300 more calories per day
If you put on too much weight during pregnancy, you increase your risk of gestational diabetes, backaches, high blood pressure
Conversely, gaining too little weight during pregnancy is a concern. It can lead to low birth weight, premature delivery, and, later, developmental delays, learning disabilities in your baby.
Q3. What should I do in order to reduce morning sickness?
Some women reportedly feel good when they wake up and immediately eat a small snack. Keep some biscuits next to your bed, so that you can reach out to them as soon as you wake up.
Peppermint, Amla, Imli ,Ginger Candies can be a taste changer in improving your mornings.
Q4.What Diet Changes should I bring about in the First Trimester?
The right balance of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients is what you should look at all through your pregnancy, and especially in the first trimester.
Include foods that are rich in folic acid, calcium, protein which is essential for the proper development of your baby’s nervous system and other vital organs
The following nutrients should be included in a women's pre-conception diet and continued into pregnancy:
Q5.What Diet Changes should i bring about in the Second Trimester?
Most women feel the best and most energized in the second trimester. If
this sounds like you, get moving.Take advantage of the times you feel great to get in some exercise to help you gain weight healthfully.
Apart from the nutrients mentioned in the First Trimester The following nutrients should be included in a women's pre-conception diet and continued into pregnancy:
Q6.What Diet Changes should i bring about in the Third Trimester?
In your third trimester (28 weeks-plus), Vitamin C, Iron, Fibre, Vitamin K and
Thiamine (vitamin B1) are especially important.
Apart from the nutrients mentioned in the First Trimester The following nutrients should be included in a women's pre-conception diet and continued into pregnancy:
Q7. What is Gestational Diabetes(G.D) and What diet recommendations are advised during GD?
Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy (gestation).
It causes high blood sugar that can affect your pregnancy and your baby's health.
In women with gestational diabetes, blood sugar usually returns to normal soon after delivery.
Choose foods high in fiber and low in fat and calories.
Properly spacing out carbohydrate-rich foods will help to prevent blood sugar spikes.
Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Your Gyneac will guide you with a customized diet chart which you can follow during pregnancy.
Q8.Recommended Diet for Post Partum & Breastfeeding phase ?
Losing those pregnancy pounds might be at the front of your mind. But there’s something that's even more important for your body after your baby arrives: eating foods that give you the energy to be the best mom you can be.
Routinely eating healthy foods throughout the day will maximize the little energy you probably have as a new mom.
With the exception of vitamin D, breast milk contains everything your baby needs for proper development during the first 6 months.But if your overall diet does not provide sufficient nutrients, it can affect both the quality of your breast milk and your own health
Here are some nutritious and delicious food choices to prioritize when breastfeeding:
Fruits and vegetables: berries, tomatoes,
bell peppers, cabbage, garlic, broccoli
Nuts and seeds: almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseeds
Healthy fats: avocados, olive oil, coconut, eggs,
full-fat yogurt
Fiber-rich starches: potatoes, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, beans, lentils, oats, quinoa, buckwheat
Q9.What foods and lifestyle habits should I avoid in pregnancy ?
You will need to cut out alcohol and caffeine.
Now is a good time to quit smoking too strictly.
Apart from them keep in mind to eat healthy and clean to avoid any bacterial and food related infections.
Avoid Undercooked Meat
Avoid Unwashed Fruits/Veggies
Avoid Raw Sprouts
Avoid Unpasteurized Milk
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