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Pregnancy Nutrition

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Good nutrition is essential during pregnancy. It provides the necessary nutrients and energy needed for both mother and the developing baby.

During pregnancy, the body has increased nutritional needs for vitamins and minerals such as iron, folic acid, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Eating a variety of nutrient-dense foods can help meet these increased needs, but how do you do that when you’re also struggling with morning sickness, fatigue, and constipation. Seeing our Dietitian can benefit you to ensure your eating the foods to support a healthy pregnancy.

 

 

Our Dietitian can provide guidance on how to manage common pregnancy-related symptoms such as morning sickness, fatigue, and gestational diabetes through diet. They will offer advice on food safety, they provide information on foods to avoid during pregnancy, such as raw or undercooked meats, seafood, and unpasteurized dairy products, to minimize the risk of food-borne illness.

You will learn how to eat a balanced diet to support your pregnancy to help reduce the risk of complications such as gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and birth defects.

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How can a Dietitian help me during pregnancy?

Our Dietitian can help you build an eating plan that works for you! They will recommend certain foods and nutrients to help to alleviate common pregnancy-related symptoms such as morning sickness, fatigue, and constipation.

A thorough assessment of your health is conducted in your first appointment. They then evaluate your current eating habits and determine your nutritional needs during your pregnancy.

Based on your individual needs, our dietitian can recommend a balanced diet that includes the right types and amounts of foods to ensure proper nutrition for both you and your developing baby.