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NUTRITION DURING YOUR
PREGNANCY
By: Barbara Banuelos and
Dulce Velasquez
University of Texas-Pan
American Senior Dietetic
Student Interns
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Discuss nutrient needs during
pregnancy.
Describe why women of childbearing age
need folate in their diets.
Discuss the recommended pattern of
weight gain during pregnancy.
WHAT FOODS SHOULD I
EAT?
FOLIC ACID
Folic acid is used to make the extra blood your body needs
during pregnancy.
Taking a prenatal vitamin of folic acid before and during
pregnancy can help prevent birth defects of your
baby's brain and spinal cord.
WEIGHT GAIN DURING PREGNANCY
REFERENCES
www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/serivces/women/service-s/pregnancy-
and-childbirth/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-plate.cfm
www.mayocilinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-
week/in-depth/pregnancy-nutrition/art-20045082
www.m.webmd.com/baby/guide/healthy-weight-gain
NUTRITION POST
PREGNANCY
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Understand the importance and benefits of breast milk
for both the baby and the mother.
• Know the nutrient requirements for breast feeding
mothers.
• Know different services available for pregnant, breast
feeding, or formula feeding mothers.
• Understand the importance of continuing to eat a well-
balanced diet.
• Be able to identify and create a well-balanced diet.
• Understand what normal weight loss is after pregnancy
and the consequences of losing weight too quickly.
• Know how to lose the after weight using healthy
BREASTMILK
Growth factors
Antibodies
Antiviruses
Hormones
Anti-allergies
Anti-parasites
Enzymes
Minerals
Vitamins
Fats
DHA/ARA
Carbohydrates,
protein, water,
and much more
that formula
cannot provide.
What are the benefits?
Reduces the risk of the baby
developing asthma, diabetes, and
some cancers.
Baby gets less sick= Mommy misses
less work= Mommy has more time to
pursue her goals
Breast milk also helps the baby’s
brain develop faster
Burns about 600 calories every single
day for mommy
Reduces the chances that the mother
might have with developing breast and
ovarian cancer as well as
cardiovascular diseases and diabeteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0GMHPKV
What does Breastmilk
Contain?
Comes in 3 forms:
Colustrum,
NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS WHEN
BREASTFEEDING
Increase requirement for the following
nutrients:
 Vitamin D for both mom and baby
 Calcium
 Iodine
 Zinc: Declines rapidly during first 3
months
of breast feeding
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
SERVICES AVAILABLE
Services available for breastfeeding
support:
WIC Services
Lactation Center at WIC
SNAP
Head Start
Nuestra Clinica Del Valle
La Leche League
EAT A WELL-BALANCED DIET!
Eating a well balanced diet after
giving birth
Reduces risk of many
cardiovascular diseases, diabetes,
and obesity
Helps reduce post pregnancy
depression
Helps you alert and ready to give
your baby the attention they need
READING FOOD LABELS
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (228g)
Serving Per Container 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 Calories from Fat 110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 470mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 5g
Protein 5g
Great Food
Options:
Sugar: No more than
10g of sugar
Fiber: More than 3g
of fiber
Sodium: Less than
140mg of sodium
WEIGHT LOSS AND EXERCISE
Exercising
Allowed once
lactation is well
established.
Low intense
exercise
Increase
intensity slowly
Weight Loss
1-2lbs per week
Breastfeeding helps
you lose weight
faster
No fad diets
Gaining weight
back quickly and
sometimes double.
THE PLAN
How can I lose the weight after
birth?
 Eat a well balanced nutrient
dense diet full of color
 Exercise at least 30 minutes
3-4 days out of the week
 Take a breather, don’t stress,
make time to take care of you
too
REFERENCES
Services, T. D. (2013). Your Guide to Pregnancy. Texas Department
of State Health Services .
Services, T. D. (2012). Breastfeeding Guide. Texas Department of
State Health Services.
Services, T. D. (2013). Breastfeeding Facts. Texas Department of
State Health Services.
THANK YOU!

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