The importance of a proper nutritional support for mother is emphasized for the following reasons To replace the nutrients lost during pregnancy and delivery To return to the pre-pregnancy weight To have energy to feed the baby The link between the mother and the new born continues even after birth. The nutritional need of the…
It looks like I have been blogging exclusive for Srivalli’s Blogging Marathon for the past couple of months.With the preparation and arrival of New born at home, things are more in focus around the Lil Dude and hence all other things took a back seat.But then when it comes to this blogging marathon,I did not want to miss…
In continuation of this series, today we shall see the other nutrients that are required during pregnancy… 5. Vitamin D – Vitamin D is highly essential as it enhances the maternal Calcium absorption. Its active form – calcodol an calcitriol cross the maternal placenta with ease and play an important role in the Calcium metabolism…
In the previous post we discussed about the need for Calcium and Iron in the diet. We shall continue this post with the other minerals and vitamins that are essential during pregnancy. 3.Folic Acid: Folic acid is a very essential nutrient during pregnancy. It is very important for the fetus to get this nutrient. Folic…
After a break I am back with a post on the Pregnancy series.This post happens to be my 800th post and I am so thrilled to have come this far in my hobby! The first part of this series can be found here.So moving on to the other nutrients required during pregnancy , we shall…
