More and more research is showing that what we eat while we are pregnant is affecting our baby- be it the nutrition they are receiving, their preferences later on in life, being open to trying different tastes and flavours, or even maintaining health and preventing different chronic diseases. But what about if you are trying to conceive? Is nutrition important then? Absolutely! Often we don’t even know that we are pregnant in the beginning of a pregnancy and this can be a key time for many nutrients, including folic acid. If our bodies are prepared ahead of time we are at a much better starting point for not only getting pregnant, but also maintaining a healthy pregnancy, and having more energy for labour and delivery. Your starting point can also affect healing and recovery postpartum, breastfeeding and even having energy to raise your family.
Nutrition is such a key component for all of these areas of our lives and it is never too late to think about and make changes in the way you eat, whichever stage you are currently in. The key is to start with small realistic changes and to start the changes today!
Need help making changes in your life, whichever stage you are in? Contact Jill, Nurture The Future’s Registered Dietitian.
Nutrition is such a key component for all of these areas of our lives and it is never too late to think about and make changes in the way you eat, whichever stage you are currently in. The key is to start with small realistic changes and to start the changes today!
Need help making changes in your life, whichever stage you are in? Contact Jill, Nurture The Future’s Registered Dietitian.
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