Pregnancy and Breastfeeding




Pregnancy


Balanced Nutrition During Pregnancy


The body prepares for the growth and development of the fetus and the lactation process throughout pregnancy. The tissues of the uterus and placenta also develop, and the blood supply is improved.  A proper weight gain lowers the risk of problems, improves the health of the mother and the pregnancy, and supports the health of the baby.

A pregnant woman should disclose to the medical personnel both her current health status and her dietary habits, including any special diets, food allergies, digestive issues, vegetarianism, or natural nutrition.

Women with unique dietary needs, such as those with diabetes, are recommended to speak with their doctor and dietician. Generally, nutritional therapy provided by a licensed nutritionist can be helpful to all expectant mothers.

Various Foods



• Cereals, including whole wheat and its derivatives (whole wheat bread, bulgur, whole couscous, whole wheat pasta), whole wheat rice, corn, cereal groats, rye, oats, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and others. It is best to choose whole grains.




• Vegetables, including lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and other vegetables from the extensive selection . We advise eating three to four portions of variously colored vegetables daily.




• Daily servings of fruits like grapes, oranges, pears, plums, cantaloupes, watermelons, and the rest.




• Protein-rich foods include beef, chicken, fish, eggs, yoghurt, milk, cheese, milk, and other dairy products. Making sure it has a low fat and fat content is crucial.



Sufficient Food Supply


It's crucial to adjust dietary portions to suit individual demands. A woman's nutritional requirements vary depending on her age, level of physical activity, height, weight, and general health.


  • Pregnancy-related weight gain

A strong chance is provided by a healthy weight before to pregnancy and a high weight within the targeted range.

We advise expecting mothers to get regular checkups from their doctors, monitor their weight, look out for signs of poor nutrition early on, and get the appropriate nutritional advice.


  • Lowering the consumption of artificial sweeteners




During pregnancy and nursing, we advise you to consume fewer artificial sweeteners. Most food and beverage products contain sweeteners.

We advise to cut back on sweets consumption.

Sugar, salt, and fat are the key nutrients that sweets give to the body. To avoid a significant weight gain, we advise to lower consumption generally 


  • We recommend reducing the use of salt



We recommend reducing salt consumption and not consuming over five grams (a teaspoon) of salt per day. This amount includes salt in cooked food and prepared food. Because excessive salt may lead to blood pressure.



  • Drink water




Make sure you get enough water while pregnant. Water is the suggested beverage. Dehydration can lead to preterm labor, therefore drinking water lowers that risk. We advise drinking water before, after, and in between meals. Depending on the level of physical activity and the surrounding environment, different women need to drink different amounts of water. An excellent indicator of proper hydration is light urine color.

you should consume a minimum of two liters of fluid per day.


Breastfeeding


Benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby






Breastfeeding is considered a safe haven for both the mother and the child, because of its great and great benefits, and therefore the mother must face the challenges and difficulties that she faces in breastfeeding so that she and her child can benefit from its great benefits.


Benefits of breastfeeding a baby





Breastfeeding strengthens the immune system and protects the child from diseases such as gastroenteritis, gastroenteritis, colds, chest infections, and ear infections, because breast milk contains antibodies that fight infection and achieve a sure protection for the child.

Breastfeeding achieves a feeling of safety and tenderness for the child, so he grows healthy and positive

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of a baby suffering from sudden death syndrome

Breastfeeding protects the child from type 1 diabetes


Benefits of breastfeeding for the mother





Breastfeeding helps to consolidate the relationship between the mother and her child, which is a beautiful feeling that reflects positively on the mother and achieves her happiness.

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of postpartum depression in the mother

Breastfeeding protects the mother from osteoporosis

Reducing the mother's weight, as studies have proven that regular breastfeeding helps the mother reduce the mother's weight by burning 500 calories per day

Breastfeeding protects the mother from breast and ovarian cancer

For some women, breastfeeding helps prevent pregnancy