NUTRITION DURING YOUR PREGNANCY

By: Barbara Banuelos and Dulce Velasquez

University of Texas-Pan American Senior Dietetic

Student Interns

LEARNING OBJECTIVESDiscuss nutrient needs during pregnancy.Describe why women of childbearing age need folate in their diets.Discuss the recommended pattern of weight gain during pregnancy.

WHAT FOODS SHOULD I EAT?

FOLIC ACID Folic acid is used to make the extra blood your body needs during pregnancy.

Taking a prenatal vitamin of folic acid before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects of your baby's brain and spinal cord.

WEIGHT GAIN DURING PREGNANCY

Higher birth weights present fewer risks for infants. Lower birth weights present more problems.

REFERENCESwww.ohsu.edu/xd/health/serivces/women/service-s/pregnancy-and-childbirth/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-plate.cfmwww.mayocilinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy-nutrition/art-20045082www.m.webmd.com/baby/guide/healthy-weight-gain

NUTRITION POST PREGNANCY

LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Understand the importance and benefits of breast milk for

both the baby and the mother.• Know the nutrient requirements for breast feeding mothers.• Know different services available for pregnant, breast

feeding, or formula feeding mothers.• Understand the importance of continuing to eat a well-

balanced diet.• Be able to identify and create a well-balanced diet.• Understand what normal weight loss is after pregnancy and

the consequences of losing weight too quickly. • Know how to lose the after weight using healthy practices.

BREASTMILKGrowth factorsAntibodiesAntivirusesHormonesAnti-allergiesAnti-parasites

EnzymesMineralsVitaminsFatsDHA/ARACarbohydrates, protein, water, and much more that formula cannot provide.

What are the benefits? Reduces the risk of the baby developing asthma, diabetes, and some cancers. Baby gets less sick= Mommy misses less work= Mommy has more time to pursue her goalsBreast milk also helps the baby’s brain develop fasterBurns about 600 calories every single day for mommyReduces the chances that the mother might have with developing breast and ovarian cancer as well as cardiovascular diseases and diabeteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0GMHPKVo6Y

What does Breastmilk Contain?

Comes in 3 forms: Colustrum, Foremilk, and HIndmilk

NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS WHEN BREASTFEEDINGIncrease requirement for the following nutrients: Vitamin D for both mom and baby Calcium Iodine Zinc: Declines rapidly during first 3 monthsof breast feedingVitamin AVitamin COmega-3 Fatty Acids

SERVICES AVAILABLEServices available for breastfeeding support:WIC ServicesLactation Center at WIC

SNAPHead StartNuestra Clinica Del ValleLa Leche League

EAT A WELL-BALANCED DIET!

Eating a well balanced diet after giving birthReduces risk of many cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesityHelps reduce post pregnancy depressionHelps you alert and ready to give your baby the attention they need

READING FOOD LABELSNutrition FactsServing Size 1 cup (228g)Serving Per Container 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 110

% Daily Value*Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 3g

15%Trans Fat 1.5g

Cholesterol 30mg 10%Sodium 470mg 20%Total Carbohydrate 31g 10%

Dietary Fiber 0g

0%Sugar 5g

Protein 5g

Great Food Options:

Sugar: No more than 10g of sugar

Fiber: More than 3g of fiber

Sodium: Less than 140mg of sodium

WEIGHT LOSS AND EXERCISE

ExercisingAllowed once lactation is well established.Low intense exerciseIncrease intensity slowly

Weight Loss1-2lbs per weekBreastfeeding helps you lose weight fasterNo fad dietsGaining weight back quickly and sometimes double.

THE PLAN How can I lose the weight after birth? Eat a well balanced nutrient dense diet full of color Exercise at least 30 minutes 3-4 days out of the week Take a breather, don’t stress, make time to take care of you too

REFERENCESServices, T. D. (2013). Your Guide to Pregnancy. Texas Department of State Health Services .Services, T. D. (2012). Breastfeeding Guide. Texas Department of State Health Services.Services, T. D. (2013). Breastfeeding Facts. Texas Department of State Health Services.

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