Prenatal Nutrition

Prenatal Nutrition

 

 

A woman's nutritional and overall health, before and during pregnancy, influences the health of her developing baby. Eating well, combined with taking a daily multivitamin, can give a woman the nutrients she needs to feel good, have energy, and support a healthy pregnancy

Key recommendations:

• Follow Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide to eat the amount and type of food that is right for you and your baby.
• Have at least 150 g of cooked fish each week. Fish contains omega-3 fats and other important nutrients for pregnancy
• All women who could become pregnant and those who are pregnant should take a multivitamin containing 0.4 mg of folic acid every day. Pregnant women should also ensure that their multivitamin contains 16-20 mg of iron.
• Follow food safety advice and avoid eating foods that are a higher risk to you during your pregnancy
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