Recommended Weight Gain During Pregnancy(Brown & Isaacs 2014)

Risk Factors During Pregnancy for Females Under Age 16:

*Young mothers are more likely to develop anemia and high blood pressure.

*Teens are more likely to be exposed to a sexually transmitted disease (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 2013).

Risk Factors During Pregnancy for Females Over Age 35:

*Older moms are more likely to have a baby with Down’s Syndrome or another genetic disorder (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 2013).

*After this age, chances of developing gestational diabetes or

preeclampsia also increase (Brown & Isaacs 2014).

References

Brown, J., & Isaacs, J. (2014). Nutrition through the life cycle (5th ed.). Stamford, Conn.: CENGAGE Learning.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (2013, October 22). What are the factors the put a pregnancy at risk? Retrieved February 21, 2015 from http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/high-risk/conditioninfo/Pages/factors.aspx#age

Mayo Clinic Staff. (2014, March 1). Pregnancy diet: Focus on these essential nutrients. Retrieved February 21, 2015 from http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy-nutrition/art-20045082

USCF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco. (n.d.). Nutrition tips for breastfeeding mothers. Retrieved February 21, 2015 from http://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/education/nutrition_tips_for_breastfeeding_mothers/

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Eating Healthy During Pregnancy

Many nutrients are essential during

pregnancy to be sure that mom and baby

are both healthy. These include:

*Carbohydrates-Be sure to eat at least

175 grams per day, and Intake should be

at least 45%-65%Of total calories.

Choose: fruits, Vegetables, and whole grain Products with added fiber (Brown

& Isaacs 2014).

Eating Healthy During Pregnancy

*Protein-Eat at least 71 grams per day.

Choose: lean meats, eggs, peanut butter,

dried beans.

* Folate-800 micrograms per day is

important before conception and during pregnancy.

Choose: leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, dried beans, peas.

*Iron-Eat at least 27 milligrams per day. Choose: poultry, fish,

vegetables, iron-

fortified breakfast cereals (Mayo Clinic

Staff 2014).

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Energy Needs for Breastfeeding Moms:

To meet your body’s demands of breastfeeding:

* You will need an extra 500 calories per day during the 1st six

months, and

* You will need an extra 400 calories per day during months 7-12 (Brown & Isaacs 2014).

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Breastfeeding

Healthy Breastfeeding requires many nutrients, including Calcium. The

recommended daily intake of Calcium for breastfeeding

mothers is 1,300 milligrams per day. Choose foods

containing Calcium, such as milk, yogurt, hard cheeses,

and Calcium-fortified orange juice (USCF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco n. d.).