Pregnancy and nursingGood Health Guide - Pregnancy and nursing
Nutrition during pregnancy
Nutrition during pregnancy should provide the growing baby with sufficient amounts of the nutrients it needs for development; good nutrition also promotes the physical and emotional health of the mother and creates a storehouse of nutrients for the upcoming breastfeeding period. The recommendation that a pregnant woman should “eat for two” is outdated, regardless of what well-meaning friends and relatives might try to tell you. A whole-foods diet from organic sources is recommended, as well as vegetarian foods to prevent overburdening of the kidneys. Processed sugar should be avoided.
Nutrition while breastfeeding
You can eat almost anything you feel like. Be sure to include high-quality, healthy foods in your diet, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, limited amounts of conserved food and plenty of milk products - because you and your baby need lots of calcium right now. If you are not sure whether a dish will be good for you and your babys, try it first in small quantities. Beans, onions, garlic, cabbage and sauerkraut make some
