7 Things to Know About Pregnancy Nutrition: Why You Need a Nutritionist for Pregnancy
( Dt. Nandini Sikka, Expert Nutritionist and Dietitian, Catch Health, New Delhi ) 1. Essential Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy During pregnancy, your body demands extra nutrition for both your well-being and your baby's growth. Getting advice from a nutritionist for pregnancy can secure that you're receiving the proper mix of crucial nutrients. Key Nutrients Every Pregnant Woman Needs Folate and folic acid are super important when you're expecting. They help a ton by stopping bad stuff like neural tube defects and cutting down on early births. If you're pregnant, you should get between 600 and 1,000 mcg a day, and you can get this from foods like dark leafy greens, oranges, and beans. Calcium is also mega important if you're pregnant, with the daily need at about 1,000 mg (and 1,300 mg if you're a teen). This stuff is critical for your little one's bones and chompers. You can find calcium in things like milk, juice that's been boosted with extra nut...