Women's health
Nutrition for Pregnant Women
Balanced nutrition during pregnancy is the foundation for the proper development of the child, who requires nutrients in the mother's womb.
Often, while expecting a baby, women experience changes in eating habits and tend to extremes: either 'eating for two' or strictly limiting themselves due to fear of gaining excess weight. All of this harms the health of the future mother and the development of the child.
Nutrition during pregnancy is a responsible process that affects the well-being of the woman and the health of the baby. Therefore, it is crucial to work with a dietitian who can help find a balance between taste and health.
A proper diet is a healthy and beautiful pregnancy.
A diet for pregnant women is a balanced individual diet consisting of the future mother's favourite foods, but in the right proportions and combinations. The focus is on foods with the maximum content of beneficial substances for the child's development.
Nutrition for Pregnant Women: What Does the Program Include?
- An individual nutrition plan containing the necessary nutrients for the normal development of the baby and the mother's well-being.
- The ability to reduce unpleasant symptoms and avoid pregnancy-related issues such as toxicosis, swelling, and decreased haemoglobin levels.
- Weight gain control and the ability to avoid gaining excess kilograms during pregnancy.
- You will be able to develop eating habits that will help you recover quickly after childbirth and maintain a slim figure in the future.
Normal weight gain during pregnancy is 10-12 kg. Our centre's dietitian doctors will help optimise and balance your diet so that you receive everything necessary for your health and the baby's development without gaining excess weight!
During pregnancy, many doubts and questions arise. Some of them are related to food. This is a stage in life where good nutrition should be a maxim, for the benefit of the woman and the child growing in her womb. This will be much easier with a special daily menu for pregnant women from a dietitian, which includes ideas for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, depending on the stage of pregnancy. Proper nutrition at this time and in the postpartum period will give the future mother enough energy and help the child grow and develop properly.
What Not to Eat.
Dietary nutrition during pregnancy is essential, as this approach ensures the calm and quality development of the fetus and primarily maintains the woman's health. At this stage of life, a woman should not only adhere to an appropriate menu based on natural products but also avoid foods such as:
- mouldy cheeses, gorgonzola, Roquefort
- raw or undercooked meat
- raw eggs
- blue fish
- caffeine and alcohol
During the process, it is not recommended to consume raw or lightly cooked eggs, as they may be contaminated with salmonella. In addition to brie cheese, camembert and chèvre are prohibited due to their low acidity and high moisture content, which promote the growth of harmful bacteria.
Undercooked meat indicates a risk of toxoplasmosis infection, caused by a parasite found in meat, which can lead to blindness, epilepsy, or developmental difficulties in the child. Liver pâté is also contraindicated.
Bluefin tuna, swordfish or emperor fish, pike, and king mackerel are foods that may contain dangerous levels of mercury – a heavy metal toxic to neurons. It is most desirable to consume smaller species, such as sardines and white fish. Bluefish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, but during pregnancy, these elements are obtained from products such as oil and ground flaxseed, and chia. Caffeine is absorbed and reaches the placenta and fetus, which lacks the necessary enzymes to metabolise it.
A balanced diet during pregnancy will provide both organisms with everything necessary for normal functioning. To determine the optimal diet, it is worth consulting a qualified dietitian. There, the doctor will create an individual plan taking into account all preferences.
How it works.
Application and tests
The administrator will select a doctor and time. Blood tests - in the morning on an empty stomach, in a package at MedLab or by referral.
Online consultation
Health status, diet, habits, sleep, and daily routine - in a dialogue format with the doctor.
Personalised Programme
Nutrition considering tests, diagnoses, and your tastes.
Support
Doctor on call: answers questions and adjusts the diet.
One Consultation.
Complete Action Plan.
Initial consultation Olga Bezugla
- Expert Evaluation of Actual Nutrition
- Laboratory Indicator Analysis
- Nutrition Programme Considering Diagnoses and Tastes
- Examination Plan if Changes are Detected
- Prescription of Medications and Vitamins as Indicated
- New Eating Behaviour Strategies
Questions.
Why is it important to maintain a balanced diet during pregnancy?
Balanced nutrition during pregnancy is the foundation for the proper development of the child and affects the woman's well-being.
What foods should be avoided during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, you should avoid mouldy cheeses, raw or undercooked meat, raw eggs, blue fish, caffeine, and alcohol.
What are the benefits of an individual nutrition plan for pregnant women?
An individual nutrition plan helps provide necessary nutrients, reduce unpleasant symptoms, control weight gain, and develop healthy eating habits.
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