Nutrition during Pregnancy

Nutrition during Pregnancy

Question # 1 How would you counsel her in regard to nutrition for herself and her baby?

Nutritional guidelines for pregnant women and teenagers have changed over time. Previously, women and teenagers were encouraged to have modest increases in weight during gestation and to consume low-calorie diets. At other times, they were encouraged to "Eating for two", which contributed to excessive weight gain, more pathology maternal and fetal. Today, the experts understand better the nutritional needs during the pregnancy and the role of different specific nutrients at this stage of life. The challenge for health professionals is to help ...