Pregnancy Nutrition

Nota:

• Optimal for child development and health. Packaged nutrients - optimal formula. Breats development is driven by the hormones of pregnancy: Estrogen, Progesterone, and Prolactin(Later periods)  Lactation demands a higher nutrient demand within maternal stores and diet.

1. Colostrum

   Nota:

   • Colostrum is the first milk. Produced in late pregnancy, prior to giving birth. Colostrum contains Ant-bodies to protect the new born against disease. It is lower in FAT, and higher in PROTEIN. It is a mild laxative encouraging first stool (Meconium) This clears excess bilirubin Essential Antibodies, IgM, IgA, major components of immune system, 
2. Composition

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   • Composition has been found to be relatively constant with the exception to the water soluble vitamins, C, B12, B6, Thiamin and Riboflavin
3. Long term health benefits

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   • Protective immuno-supportive effects Long term immune benefits Infection reduction Obesity protection Higher IQ
4. DHA

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   • Essential fatty acid principal fatty acid for development and highest in brain composition Concentration is dependent upon maternal diet WHO reccommends baby breast fed first 6 months

Nota:

• Nutrient intake should increase, specifically from 20 weeks

1. Folate

   Nota:

   • Neural tube defects. Supplementation is required 28 days before conception, has to be pre-conceptional.
2. Alcohol

   Nota:

   • High alcohol intake may lead to malformations in the early weeks of development
3. B12

   Nota:

   • Vegans/Vegetarians should take supplementation
4. Calcium

   Nota:

   • Calcium and folate are the only two Nutrients/Vitamins that are required double dose during pregnancy

1. INC 250kcal/Day
2. 1st Month remains normal