Question

A woman is given special diet during pregnancy and lactation. Why? How is it different?​

Answer 1

• Pregnancy is physiologically and nutritionally a highly demanding period. Extra food is required to meet the requirements of the foetus.

• A lactating mother requires extra food to secrete adequate quantity/ quality of milk and to safeguard her own health.

Now coming to how it is different,

here is the list of the diet that a woman is supposed to follow during her pregnancy & lactation period:

1. Eat more food during pregnancy as lots of metabolic process are going on.
2. Eat more whole grains, sprouted grams and fermented foods.
3. Take milk/meat/eggs in adequate amounts.
4. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits.
5. Avoid superstitions and food taboos.
6. Do not use alcohol and tobacco. Take medicines only when prescribed.
7. Take iron & calcium supplements regularly, after 14-16 weeks of pregnancy and continue the same during lactation.

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