Preggy Mom's Strategies (2 of 2)

● Follow Through on Folic Acid

This B vitamin is an important nutrient during pregnancy. Folic acid is essential to the baby’s organ formation and the development of his brain and nervous system. It aids in the production of red and white blood cells; it is also a genetic. Your baby will produce billions of cells in the course is sufficient source of folic acid in your diet. Pregnant women should have at least 100 mcg of folic acid a day.

● Fiber Reminder

One of the most frustrating conditions that come with pregnancy is constipation. Fiber is useful in fighting constipation. It improves bowel movement by lubrication the colon with increased water content, thereby solving any constipation problem.

It is also helpful to know that many foods that are high in fiber are also loaded with iron. B vitamins, and minerals such as zinc and magnesium, which are all just important during pregnancy. A pregnant mother should aim for 150 g of fiber a day.

● Calling for Calcium

The baby in your stomach draws about 200 to 300 milligrams of calcium a day to form bones and teeth. It is important that your diet supports this need. Plus, if you’re planning to breastfeed, you must prepare for it even as you are pregnant. Your body must have enough calcium in store to support lactation. Calcium also reduces the risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Dairy products, especially milk, are the best known source of calcium.