Average caloric intake shall be adjusted according to woman’s weight prior to pregnancy and its evolution in the nine months of pregnancy An acceleration of weight gain requires a rebalancing of food inputs, because the problem is usually qualitative... 

Pregnant women have to face some additional needs for fetal development, but also for training, maintenance and operation of uterus, placenta and amniotic fluid. A woman’s body responds to these needs usually by adjusting the food it needs to run... 

A pregnant woman’s diet must be be rich in nutrients, have a high content of calories, protein, iron, calcium, folic acid and, for some women, vitamin D. Weight gain should be done slowly: 1 to 2 pounds in the first quarter, then 1.5 to 2 pounds... 

The body of the baby is developing this month and calcium plays an important role for the harmonious development and health. Calcium helps bone formation and baby teeth, prevents hypertension and risk of postpartum depression at mom. So, this is the most... 

You need to accumulate energy for the harmonious development of your baby – lipids can successfully fulfill this role. Baby needs get bigger, but that does not mean you have to “eat for two”. Lipids play an important role in the development... 

Baby grows and the amount of blood in his body is growing. Starting this month the need of iron becomes more important. So, you should increase the amount of foods that contain iron. Iron is a precious ally: reduces the risk of anemia, fatigue, and that... 

At this stage of pregnancy, you slowly but surely get rounder, and the baby takes advantage of all the nutrients you give him. Continue integrating the essentials: vitamins, calcium, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Fast or slow sugars contribute to... 

With the increasing baby, stomach and intestine are compressed and you face trouble when eating. Our advice is to take small meals and often, eat slowly and make frequent walks to ease digestion. With a balanced diet, the baby managed to store reserves... 

With the entry in the 3rd quarter, you feel tired and your movements become more difficult. It is time to put more emphasis on vitamins. Your doctor may prescribe some vitamin supplements, but as if you’re following a balanced diet, your needs will... 

At this stage of pregnancy, the baby occupies more space, pressing the blood vessels of the digestive tract, which can cause constipation. Hence the importance of fibers! To prevent this phenomenon, drink plenty of water or fruit juice, milk or tea, on...