Pregnancy and weight

Women who deprive themselves of proper nutrition during pregnancy tend to have smaller or sometimes sickly babies.

According to Zehra Parvani, a nursing instructor at Aga Khan University School of Nursing, extra portions and nutrition means gaining weight. Weight gain during pregnancy, she notes, is good. It’s what you eat that really counts. A nutritious diet is a balanced mix of calories, proteins, vitamins and minerals. It should include cereals, dairy products, fruits and vegetables – all according to the recommended dietary allowances. Proper care in pregnancy and good nutrition equals a healthy baby, even as the baby continues to grow .

INTERESTING SUPPLEMENT FACTS
OMEGA 3 For healthy eye and brain development. It is equal to taking 25 grams of salmon per week.

IRON Reduces the risk of dietary iron deficiency It is actually equal to taking:
> 5 servings of palm sized beef steak per day or
> 25 eggs per day.

VITAMIN D To increase calcium absorption and promote healthy bone development, is equal to:
> Getting exposed to sunlight for around 15 minutes every day.

CALCIUM To promote healthy bone development. This is equal to taking:
> 4 cups of milk every day or
> Eating almonds every day

IODINE To promote healthy brain and nerve development. This is equal to taking
> Tuna fish daily

FOLIC ACID To reduce the risk of spina-bifida if taken early before conception and early in pregnancy.
> It is equal to taking 18 cups of raw spinach daily

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