Dr.

Gloria Lacson Foundation Colleges-Cabanatuan City

Department of Midwifery
Nu Diet
Summer Term 2023
Prof. Gloria Florentino

THERAPEUTIC DIET FOR NUTRITION-

HEALTHY DIET FOR PREGNANCY

Ruffa S. Cao
Midwifery Student

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Table of Contens

I. Introduction ……………………………………………………………. 3

II. Nutrition and Supplements During Pregnancy ………………………. 4-7

a. Recommended foods for Pregnant women …………………… 4-6

b. Vitamin and mineral recommendations during pregnancy…. 7-8

c. Foods to avoid during pregnancy ……………………………... 9

III. Conclusion ……………………………………………………………… 10

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I. Introduction

Healthy diet during pregnancy is one of the most important key to help your baby to
develop and grow. Having a poor food attitude towards healthy nutrition often leads
to unfavorable consequences for the mother and her baby. A healthy diet is an
important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time but is especially vital if you're
pregnant.

Eating healthy foods together right exercise can improve maternal and fetal
nutrition during pregnancy. Focused on achieving appropriate energy intake and
ensuring that the intake of specific nutrients is adequate to meet maternal and fetal
requirements. Although the need for appropriate weight gain during pregnancy has
long been recognized, clinical and public health recommendations for weight gain
have changed over the years as new data have become available.

Healthy eating during pregnancy includes knowing how much to eat and what foods
are healthy. It’s also finding a balance between getting enough nutrients for your
baby’s growth and keeping a healthy weight for you and your baby’s health.
Nutrients are the building blocks of the body like protein, carbohydrates and fat.
Talk to your provider about how you can get the nutrients you need in your diet.

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II. Nutrition and Supplements During Pregnancy

A. Recommended foods for Pregnant women

Eating a well-balanced and nutritious diet when pregnant is one of the more
essential things you can do for your baby and yourself. However, during pregnancy,
it’s important to make dietary adjustments based on your specific needs.

Knowing what foods are good to eat during pregnancy will help address your
pregnancy symptoms like nausea, vomiting, edema, constipation and heartburn, leg
cramps and headaches, etc. and nourish your baby well.

While you’re pregnant, you’ll want to eat extra protein, calcium, iron, and essential
vitamins. You can get these by eating a wide variety of lean meat, seafood, whole
grains, and plant-based foods.

These food restrictions during pregnancy are based on several factors such as
lifestyle, physical changes and hormonal changes. During your pregnancy stick to
the basics described below:

Eating more vegetables

 they are low in fat, calories and cholesterol

 they are good sources of fiber (to help combat and prevent
constipation)
 they contain many vitamins and minerals, including folate (which
helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects and spina bifida during
fetal development)

List of vegetables for pregnancy available in the Philippines

Saluyot,Malunggay,Alukbati,Kalabasa,Kangkong,Talbos ng kamote etc.

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Healthy Proteins

 Fish Lamb
 Chicken Turkey
 Lean meat  Eggs
 Peanut butter Meat substitutes like tofu
 NutsBeans

Foods rich in protein will effectively support your baby’s growth and at the same time, pro
It will also promote your baby’s healthy brain and heart development

Grains
whole wheat, barley, oats, corn, rice,

They are rich in fiber, iron, B vitamins and folic acid, which are
beneficial for your baby’s physical development. These will also ward off
constipation and hemorrhoids, which are some of the common discomforts
that you may experience during pregnancy.

Diet with fruits

Bananas Pears
Strawberries Mangoes
Apples Pomegranates
Citrus fruits Grapes
Avocados Dried fruits

Fruit isn’t just delicious it can help curb your sugar cravings and supply
you and your baby the necessary nutrients, fruits are an important part of
your pregnancy diet.
Always rinse your fruit it is important since bacteria can be found on the
outer rind or peel, which can cause illness or be harmful to you and baby.
Cut off damaged or bruised spots to help remove any bacteria hiding out
in these areas

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Pasteurized Dairy

Dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt can be great sources of
protein and calcium needed for the healthy development of a baby's bones,
teeth and muscles. These foods also help with ensuring healthy heart
function and nerve transmission. When buying these products, make sure
to choose pasteurized products to avoid exposing your body to germs and
bacteria.

DHA Omega-3 Fats

Omega-3s like DHA help support the health of a baby's brain and parts of
their eyes. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should eat at least 8
ounces and up to 12 ounces of seafood each week. Ideally, food sources
that offer DHA omega-3 and that are lower in mercury should be
emphasized in your diet, including fish like salmon, sardines and
anchovies. If you do not eat fish or omega-3 fortified foods, a DHA
omega-3 supplement is recommended.

Drink healthy, too

Staying hydrated during your pregnancy is one of the best things you can
do for yourself and your baby. It addresses many different kinds of health
issues and pregnancy is no exception. As much as possible, drink the
recommended amount of water every day. Drinking more water may help
alleviate pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness and nausea. In
contrast, dehydration, especially if this occurs during your third trimester,
can lead to contractions and pre-term labor.

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B. Vitamin and mineral recommendations during pregnancy

During pregnancy, health care professionals advocate a higher intake of

key vitamins and minerals to meet maternal and fetal needs.

Good nutrition in pregnancy is vital for the healthy growth and

development of your baby. You need to consume enough nutrients to meet
your baby's needs, as well as your own.
When you're pregnant, you need more of some nutrients, including
protein, folate, iodine, iron and some vitamins.

 folate (called 'folic acid' when in supplement form) helps

prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida when taken at
least 1 month before conception and throughout the first 3 months
of pregnancy
 iodine is needed for brain and nervous system development
 iron helps prevent anaemia in the mother, as well as low birth
weight in the baby
 Vitamin B12 and vitamin D are also particularly important since
they support the development of the baby's nervous system (B12)
and skeleton (D). Adequate vitamin C intake also helps improve
the adsorption of iron from your diet.
 Calcium is a mineral that helps your baby’s bones, teeth, heart,
muscles and nerves develop

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 SN VITAMIN NAME PER DAY QUANTITY
1. FOLIC ACID 400 mcg
2. IRON 27mg
3. CALCIUM 1000mg
4. VITAMIN D 600iu
5. IODINE 220 mcg
6. VITAMIN A 800 ug
7. VITAMIN B1 1.4mg
8. VITAMIN B2 1.4mg
9. VITAMIN B3 18mg
10. VITAMIN B6 1.9mg
11. VITAMIN B12 2.6ug
12. VITAMIN C 55mg

C. Foods to Avoid during Pregnancy

Raw Fish and Fish with High Mercury Content

Sorry sushi fans, according to the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention, pregnant women are 10 times more likely to get infected by
Listeria, a bacteria found in raw or undercooked fish. Also, avoid fish
often found to be high in mercury, including swordfish, king mackerel,
tuna and marlin.

Processed or Raw Meat

Similar to eating raw fish, eating undercooked or raw meat increases your
risk of infection while pregnant. Hot dogs and lunch meats should also be
avoided, unless they have been reheated to be steaming hot (for example,
in a microwave).

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 Alcohol
Drinking alcohol when pregnant can impact your baby’s brain
development and increases your risk of premature birth, low birth weight
or miscarriage.

Minimize Caffeine
High caffeine intake during pregnancy can restrict your baby’s growth;
therefore, it is recommended that pregnant people limit their caffeine
intake to less than 200 mg per day – that’s roughly two cups (16 fl oz) of
coffee per day.

Runny Eggs
Eating raw or runny eggs when pregnant increases your risk of
Salmonella, which can cause fever, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and
diarrhea. Always make sure your eggs are cooked through or use
pasteurized eggs.

A healthy balanced diet combined with regular exercise and prenatal care
reduces your risk of complications during pregnancy. Here are some
expert tips from our wellness team to help you optimise your diet to
nurture your unborn child.

III.CONCLUSION

Eating a nutritious diet during pregnancy is linked to good brain development and a
healthy birth weight, and can reduce the risk of many birth defects.
A healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Early and
regular prenatal care can help prevent complications and educate women about
things they can do to have a healthy pregnancy.

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With regular prenatal care, women can reduce the risk of pregnancy complications.
This is done in part through following a healthy diet, getting regular exercise as
advised by a health care provider, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding
potentially harmful substances, such as lead and radiation.

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