Nutrition in Pregnancy:

 

No sooner  woman  is known to be pregnant, she is bombarded with diet advices from family, relatives, friends and acquaintances – “Eat double the amount of food, as you are now eating for two”, “Eat more ghee, to ensure smooth delivery”, “Do not eat heaty foods like papaya, bajra as it can cause abortion”, “Eating foods black in color like jamun produces dark-skin babies, while eating more white food items like curd & milk makes baby fairer” and so on. As a result mother is left confused, misled and uncertain!

We all are aware that a healthy diet is crucial for a healthy pregnancy. Good nutrition ensures that a mother's body can give the unborn baby the nourishment she/ he need to develop and grow.  

 

                                                                                                                                          

 

 

Mothers need a complete guide on nutrition. The following factors should be taken into consideration while planning a diet for a pregnant woman:

• How much more food / calories should she consume during pregnancy?
• What should be these extra foods?
• Ideal weight gain during different  trimesters
• Diet during morning sickness to prevent weight-loss
• Clarification of Myths & Facts about certain food consumption in pregnancy
• High Iron, Calcium, Folic acid food sources &  recipes
• Omega-3  foods that makes babies more intelligent
• Diet tips to avoid constipation and acidity, commonly seen during pregnancy

 

What we offer at Gyneguide:

Prenatal package with dietary counselling by our dietician

Individual sessions available for patients with special needs or at request