NUTRITION IN PREGNANCY




Supplements for Pregnancy and Lactation







Food supplements with a proper balance between caloric intake, protein and Micronutritional safeguard proper nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.


Over the past 50 years have seen a rise in average life. And the children being born now in the western world, have an average life expectancy of 90 years. This is due to the improvement of environmental hygiene, the socio-economic and cultural. In particular, a great contribution is given by the prevention of disease.

During the period of pregnancy and proper nutrition is essential not only for the mother and for the success of childbirth, but also to ensure optimum growth of the fetus and for the welfare of the newborn. The fetus is nourished it through the placenta during pregnancy and in breast milk after birth.

E 'therefore very important that the mother during pregnancy eat properly through careful food choices. The common ailments of pregnancy such as morning sickness, loss of appetite, aversion to certain foods, often make poor maternal diet to the increased nutritional requirements.


In pregnancy the energy and protein requirements increase by 14-20%, that of vitamins and minerals from 25 to 120%.

During lactation the need for energy and protein increases by 23-32%, that of vitamins and minerals from 31-100%.

The need for vitamins and minerals, include the following:

- Vitamin D: important for the development of skeletal mass;

- Folic acid (vitamin B9): Important for the normal development of the brain and spinal cord mass (preferably starting one month before conception);
 
- Zinc: present in approximately 300 enzymes including those that serve for the formation of DNA, and the highest concentration of zinc in the body maternal corresponds to an increase of the weight at birth:

- Iron: A decrease in hemoglobin levels is very common during pregnancy;
 
- Omega-3: To ensure the normal development of the nervous system, and prevent premature births.


Not always these substances can be taken through the power supply in the quantities needed daily. In this case it is useful to use integration.

Supplements are so important:
  • Reduce the risk obstetricians;
  • Achieve a smooth development of the fetus;
  • Prevent some diseases of the unborn child;
  • Achieve a normal growth of the infant;
  • Achieve well-being of the mother.

We recommend the need to consult with your doctor before making any major changes to your diet



Supplements for Pregnancy and Lactation