What is Prenatal Nutrition?
Prenatal nutrition refers to the dietary care and nutrient intake that supports a healthy pregnancy for both the mother and the developing baby. Key aspects of prenatal nutrition includes:
- Meeting protein, caloric and fluid needs
- Ensuring key nutrient needs are met i.e. iron, calcium, vitamin C and folic acid
- Managing pregnancy-related complications such as gestational diabetes
- Food safety and handling
How can a dietitian help with prenatal nutrition?
- Personalized guidance to ensure mom and baby receive necessary nutrients throughout pregnancy
- Tailored advice to each individual's health status, lifestyle, specific needs and dietary preferences
- Assist in managing gestational diabetes, nausea or food aversions
- Help monitor micronutrient needs through food and supplementation
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What is Postpartum Nutrition?
Postpartum nutrition refers to the nutritional support a mother needs after childbirth to promote recovery, support breastfeeding, and maintain overall health.
After delivery, a woman’s body requires specific nutrients to heal from childbirth, restore energy levels, and balance hormones. Nutrients such as iron, calcium, protein and fluids are of particular importance.
A well-balanced diet is important to support recovery, enhance mood, manage any weight concerns and promote overall health and wellness as a women navigates the demands of motherhood.
How can a dietitian help with postpartum nutrition?
- Develop a personalized nutrition care plan to ensure a new mother is meeting all her nutritional needs
- Discuss dietary needs to support breastfeeding, if applicable
- Offer practical tips on meal planning and preparation
- Expertise and guidance to optimize postpartum wellbeing
