Description
Proper nutrition during pregnancy and lactation is crucial for the health and development of both the mother and the infant.
Pregnant and lactating women require increased intake of nutrients such as folate, iron, calcium, and protein to support fetal growth and milk production. Adequate maternal nutrition during these stages can help prevent complications like preterm birth, low birth weight, and birth defects. Balanced diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy products are recommended to meet the nutritional needs of pregnant and lactating women.
Résumé
- Pregnancy necessitates a careful approach to nutrition, as it significantly impacts both maternal and fetal health. Compromised nutrition during pregnancy can lead to various adverse effects, influencing the mother's well-being, fetal development, and the child's future health outcomes. Understanding optimal diets, micro and macronutrients, counseling techniques, potential complications, and individualized approaches are crucial.
- The first 1000 days, encompassing pregnancy and the initial two years of life, are critical for development. Maternal experiences during pregnancy lay the foundation for healthy motherhood, and proper nutrition can mitigate risks of cardiovascular diseases and high blood pressure in adulthood. A balanced intake of glucose and fat is essential, with careful consideration for women with pre-existing conditions like obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
- Nutritional requirements change during pregnancy, requiring increased intake of calories, vitamins, and minerals. Deficiencies can lead to anemia, affecting both maternal and neonatal health, and potentially causing small-for-gestational-age babies, preterm delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, and stillbirth. Counseling should be tailored to individual needs, considering factors like BMI, pre-existing conditions, and dietary habits.
- Weight gain during pregnancy should be managed based on individual BMI. Underweight women need to gain more weight than overweight or obese women. Caloric intake should increase by approximately 300 kcal per day, with attention to protein (46-60g), carbohydrates (45-64% of daily calories), and fat (20-30% of daily calories). Micronutrients like folic acid (400-800mcg), iron, calcium (1000mg), magnesium, vitamin D (1000-2000 units), vitamin A, omega-3 fatty acids (600mg), and iodine (200mcg) are essential.
- Counseling patients involves pre-conception guidance, encouragement of healthy weight and diet, and referrals to nutritionists when needed. Avoidance of medications contraindicated in pregnancy, adequate fluid intake, and proper food choices are important. Individualized approaches are crucial, addressing challenges related to access to food and healthcare, socioeconomic status, literacy, ethnicity, and pre-existing conditions like gestational diabetes and bariatric surgery.
- Inadequate nutrition during pregnancy can lead to fetal obesity, chronic conditions, increased childhood morbidity, reduced immunity, delayed milestones, and neonatal mortality. Maternal consequences include postpartum hemorrhage, miscarriage, preterm delivery, preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, stillbirth, poor postnatal recovery, postpartum depression, lactation issues, and even maternal death. Lactation requires an additional 500 kcal per day and continuing prenatal vitamins, with careful attention to ensuring adequate micronutrient intake.
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À propos des intervenants
Dr Yamini Dhar
Spécialiste en obstétrique et gynécologie, hôpitaux AlZahra, Émirats arabes unis
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