Pregnancy:
Diet and nutrition become even more important

PREGNANCY

Sometimes this little life within Mom is a planned event and sometimes it is not. Therefore, if you are of childbearing age and pregnancy is possible it is of utmost importance you are prepared at all times.

Nutritional needs are increased during pregnancy and lactation. The value of a balanced and comprehensive nutritional supplement that complements an individuals food intake to help ensure that all nutrient needs are met is vital.

It is especially important to get sufficient amounts of the B vitamin folic acid, even before you get pregnant to help reduce the risk of the baby having a common type of birth defect.

Calcium needs increase during pregnancy and lactation. The RDA during pregnancy and lactation is 1200mg daily. A serving of a dairy product, like milk or yogurt provides about 200-300 mg of calcium.

Some women require supplementary iron during pregnancy. A blood test by the doctor can determine if this applies. A non synthetic iron supplement with vitamin C is best absorbed by the body. Otherwise, most irons will create constipation.

Most Americans can benefit from healthier sources of protein. One that has all the amino acids, which is not animal protein, is beneficial. This is especially true for pregnant women.

According to Dr. Tom Brewer MD, toxemia can be completely prevented by eating enough protein during pregnancy. (The Brewer Diet for Normal and High-Risk Pregnancy, co-authored with Gail Sforza Brewer) He states women who had more than 100 gms of protein per day had a zero percent chance of developing toxemia.

A note here; remember all soy protein is not created equal.

I also read in my research that about half of all Toxemia is caused by poor elimination. Thus, we want to constantly be detoxifying our body with good nutrition and a good detoxifying supplement if necessary. Good elimination and cleansing of the body inside will reduce the risk of hemorrhoids.

Keeping the body detoxified with lots of pure water and fruits, vegetables and perhaps a fiber powder that helps the body work onits own rather than making it “lazy”, is recommended.

Child bearing years are very hard on a woman’s body. Synthetic vitamins are not usually absorbed by the body; thus, check out a multivitamin that has the clinical testing behind it. You can do much while the baby is developing and it will certainly make life easier after the baby is born to have a healthy contented child and your own body will be healthier after the birth.

Supplementation, GOOD supplementation makes a difference.

Furthermore, a pregnant woman needs much more Omega 3 than does a non-pregnant one as the fetus drains the mothers reserves for it’s own development, especially for the development of the brain and eyes. The omega’s act also as a blood thinner, thus one wants to be aware and to be sure the mid-wife and/or doctor is aware of the supplements the new Mom to be is taking during pegnancy.

Since I have studied the differences in supplements and taken a class to learn more about supplementation, I think I know why my children were so healthy and happy when they were born. With the knowledge I now have, I believe the baby took what was needed but the synthetic vitamin I took while pregnant did not fulfill what my body needed to maintain MY good health. The poor teeth I have had to take care of are a perfect example of this.

Think about it moms to be or grandma that you are. And if you need nutritional help, that is what I am all about, help.

I am in great health now because I found a company with real food supplements. I never could figure out how synthetic anything could create something “real” and whole and I feel from personal experience, I have found synthetic does NOT build a live cell.

Please feel free to contact me. Be sure to mention my name, Shirley, in the comments section of the form.

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