Eating Well During Pregnancy
Eating a balanced, healthy diet during pregnancy will help with the growth and development of your unborn baby. It is also important that mum also eats good food regularly so that she has the energy and nutrients to provide not only for her baby but for her own needs as well.
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- A small snack in the morning may help with nausea in early pregnancy.
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Eating together with others is an important part of family life.
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Foods and drinks that are high in fat and/or sugar should be limited in the diet as eating these foods and drinks means that it may be harder to get in all the nutrients you need.
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Have at least 6-8 drinks a day.
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The body adapts in pregnancy to ensure that calcium from food & drink is well absorbed. It's important to make sure that women have adequate amounts of vitamin D and calcium to maintain healthy bones.
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Maintaining a healthy body weight and remaining active is important for all women during pregnancy.
