Wednesday 14 April 2010

Important Vitamins During Pregnancy

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A healthy diet is a must during pregnancy. It is important to be able to supply the nutritional requirement that the baby needs for its development and growth. To aid in meeting the nutritional requirement, taking prenatal vitamins would significantly help.

Because of the hectic lifestyle that women have these days, eating the right kind of nutrition may be a problem especially during pregnancy. Most health experts agree that it is necessary that the food serving during pregnancy should be increased so as to meet the nutrition needs of the developing baby. among the essential part of a balance meal are protein, carbohydrates, calcium and vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables.

Here are some of the essential vitamins or nutrients needed by a developing fetus inside the womb:

Protein. Protein contains amino acid which serves as the building block of the tissues and muscles. Lack of protein in the body can result to low birth weight and early childbirth. Sources of protein are dairy products such as milk and cheese, lean meats of pork, beef and chicken, and beans and nuts. Fish are excellent sources of protein also yet an expectant mom should be careful into eating fish as not all fish are safe for consumption such as tuna and king mackerel which falls into predatory type of fishes that can contain harmful metals such as mercury and lead that are proven detrimental to the health of the mother and to the development of the baby.

Calcium. Calcium is essential in the development of the bones of a growing foetus. Since the baby acquires it calcium needs through the mother, it is important that the mother has sufficient calcium stored in the body. Having insufficient calcium can affect the mother later in life in such a way that it increases the risk of developing bone problems such as osteoporosis.

B- Vitamins. Vitamin B is important in the development and proper red blood cell formation in the body. Vitamin B6 strengthens the immune system and is needed in fertility and proper digestion of protein. Vitamin B12 on the other hand is vital to the nervous system and performs neurological functions and crucial to DNA synthesis.

Most of these vitamins can be acquired through prenatal vitamins if the daily diet is not sufficient to achieve the nutritional requirement. It should be noted however that prenatal vitamins should be taken upon the physician's prescription and recommended dosage.

Having an active lifestyle is not an excuse to having the right nutrition especially during pregnancy. Take prenatal vitamins to meet your daily nutritional needs and achieve a healthy pregnancy.

By Riza C. Belgira

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