Nutrition in pregnancy
At our clinic, we offer a specialised pregnancy nutrition service designed to ensure that you and your baby receive essential nutrients during this important time. A balanced diet during pregnancy is essential for the proper development of your baby and for your overall wellbeing. Our team of maternal health nutritionists work with you to create a personalised plan that is tailored to your needs and supports you through the different trimesters of pregnancy.
Why is nutrition important during pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a time of great change in a woman's body, and these changes increase nutritional needs. The nutrients you consume not only support your health, but also your baby's growth and development, from the development of your baby's organs and tissues, to the formation of your baby's brain and immune system.
Proper nutrition during pregnancy helps prevent complications such as anaemia, gestational diabetes, low birth weight and premature birth. It also promotes greater energy for the mother, reduces the typical discomforts of pregnancy, such as nausea and constipation, and contributes to a better postpartum recovery.
When is it advisable to consult a nutritionist during pregnancy?
Our pregnancy nutrition service is recommended for all pregnant women, as a proper eating plan can improve the health of both mother and baby. Some specific situations where a consultation with a nutritionist is particularly beneficial are:
First trimester: To learn the basics of healthy eating from the beginning of pregnancy and manage common discomforts, such as nausea and reduced appetite.
Previously overweight or obese: If you are overweight before pregnancy, a balanced nutrition plan is important to avoid complications and ensure healthy weight gain.
Gestational diabetes: If you are at risk or have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, we design a plan to help you control your blood glucose levels.
Anaemia: If your iron levels are low or you are anaemic, we will work on adjusting your diet to improve your iron levels and prevent complications.
Food intolerances or allergies: If you have food intolerances or allergies, we will help you meet your nutritional needs without putting your health or your baby's health at risk.
Multiple pregnancies: If you are expecting more than one baby, your nutritional needs are greater, and we help you adapt them to ensure optimal growth of the babies.
What do we offer in our pregnancy nutrition service?
Our approach is based on personalised and comprehensive care that covers all aspects of your nutrition during pregnancy. We offer:
Personalised initial assessment:
We conduct an assessment of your medical history, pre-pregnancy weight and eating habits, along with an analysis of your current condition to establish specific needs.
We assess any special health conditions, such as gestational diabetes, hypertension or food intolerances.
Food plan adapted to each trimester:
We design a personalised food plan that covers the needs of each trimester, as nutritional requirements change as pregnancy progresses.
We make sure you get the right amount of protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates and essential micronutrients, such as folic acid, iron, calcium and omega-3, which are essential for your baby's development.
We offer you alternatives to manage possible discomforts, such as nausea, heartburn, constipation or fatigue.
Healthy weight gain:
We monitor appropriate weight gain during each phase of your pregnancy, adjusting your meal plan as recommended to ensure that both you and your baby are healthy.
We help you prevent excess weight gain or underweight, factors that can impact the health of your baby and the ease of delivery.
Guidance for safe feeding:
We guide you on which foods to avoid during pregnancy to prevent infections or food poisoning, such as toxoplasmosis and listeriosis, which can be harmful to the baby.
We provide recommendations on proper hygiene and food handling.
Postpartum and breastfeeding counselling:
We also support you after delivery, offering nutritional guidance for postpartum recovery and, if you decide to breastfeed, to ensure you get the nutrients you need for you and your baby during breastfeeding.
Benefits of good nutrition during pregnancy
Proper nutrition during pregnancy offers numerous benefits for both mother and baby:
Optimal development of the baby: A diet rich in essential nutrients such as folic acid, iron and calcium ensures proper development of the baby's brain, bones and organs.
Increased energy for the mother: A balanced diet helps to maintain your energy levels and reduce pregnancy fatigue.
Prevention of complications: Maintaining a healthy weight and getting the nutrients you need can reduce the risk of complications, such as pre-eclampsia, premature birth or low birth weight.
Faster postpartum recovery: Following a proper nutritional plan will help you recover more easily after childbirth and establish a solid foundation for healthy breastfeeding.
Control of bothersome symptoms: Good nutrition can help control common discomforts such as nausea, constipation or heartburn.
Nutrition in pregnancy
At our clinic, we offer a specialised pregnancy nutrition service designed to ensure that you and your baby receive essential nutrients during this important time. A balanced diet during pregnancy is essential for the proper development of your baby and for your overall wellbeing. Our team of maternal health nutritionists work with you to create a personalised plan that is tailored to your needs and supports you through the different trimesters of pregnancy.
Why is nutrition important during pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a time of great change in a woman's body, and these changes increase nutritional needs. The nutrients you consume not only support your health, but also your baby's growth and development, from the development of your baby's organs and tissues, to the formation of your baby's brain and immune system.
Proper nutrition during pregnancy helps prevent complications such as anaemia, gestational diabetes, low birth weight and premature birth. It also promotes greater energy for the mother, reduces the typical discomforts of pregnancy, such as nausea and constipation, and contributes to a better postpartum recovery.
When is it advisable to consult a nutritionist during pregnancy?
Our pregnancy nutrition service is recommended for all pregnant women, as a proper eating plan can improve the health of both mother and baby. Some specific situations where a consultation with a nutritionist is particularly beneficial are:
First trimester: To learn the basics of healthy eating from the beginning of pregnancy and manage common discomforts, such as nausea and reduced appetite.
Previously overweight or obese: If you are overweight before pregnancy, a balanced nutrition plan is important to avoid complications and ensure healthy weight gain.
Gestational diabetes: If you are at risk or have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, we design a plan to help you control your blood glucose levels.
Anaemia: If your iron levels are low or you are anaemic, we will work on adjusting your diet to improve your iron levels and prevent complications.
Food intolerances or allergies: If you have food intolerances or allergies, we will help you meet your nutritional needs without putting your health or your baby's health at risk.
Multiple pregnancies: If you are expecting more than one baby, your nutritional needs are greater, and we help you adapt them to ensure optimal growth of the babies.
What do we offer in our pregnancy nutrition service?
Our approach is based on personalised and comprehensive care that covers all aspects of your nutrition during pregnancy. We offer:
Personalised initial assessment:
We conduct an assessment of your medical history, pre-pregnancy weight and eating habits, along with an analysis of your current condition to establish specific needs.
We assess any special health conditions, such as gestational diabetes, hypertension or food intolerances.
Food plan adapted to each trimester:
We design a personalised food plan that covers the needs of each trimester, as nutritional requirements change as pregnancy progresses.
We make sure you get the right amount of protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates and essential micronutrients, such as folic acid, iron, calcium and omega-3, which are essential for your baby's development.
We offer you alternatives to manage possible discomforts, such as nausea, heartburn, constipation or fatigue.
Healthy weight gain:
We monitor appropriate weight gain during each phase of your pregnancy, adjusting your meal plan as recommended to ensure that both you and your baby are healthy.
We help you prevent excess weight gain or underweight, factors that can impact the health of your baby and the ease of delivery.
Guidance for safe feeding:
We guide you on which foods to avoid during pregnancy to prevent infections or food poisoning, such as toxoplasmosis and listeriosis, which can be harmful to the baby.
We provide recommendations on proper hygiene and food handling.
Postpartum and breastfeeding counselling:
We also support you after delivery, offering nutritional guidance for postpartum recovery and, if you decide to breastfeed, to ensure you get the nutrients you need for you and your baby during breastfeeding.
Benefits of good nutrition during pregnancy
Proper nutrition during pregnancy offers numerous benefits for both mother and baby:
Optimal development of the baby: A diet rich in essential nutrients such as folic acid, iron and calcium ensures proper development of the baby's brain, bones and organs.
Increased energy for the mother: A balanced diet helps to maintain your energy levels and reduce pregnancy fatigue.
Prevention of complications: Maintaining a healthy weight and getting the nutrients you need can reduce the risk of complications, such as pre-eclampsia, premature birth or low birth weight.
Faster postpartum recovery: Following a proper nutritional plan will help you recover more easily after childbirth and establish a solid foundation for healthy breastfeeding.
Control of bothersome symptoms: Good nutrition can help control common discomforts such as nausea, constipation or heartburn.