Before, during & after pregnancy pack. Having a baby is the most incredible thing you can do. But creating a beautiful baby that will grow up healthy, happy & bright is down to more than luck or good genes. What you do before, during & after pregnancy (and especially what you eat) has the most profound effect. That’s why Advanced Nutition Programme would like you to know what you need to do to give your child the best possible start in life. Healthy pregnancy eating guidelines – have the following every day:
- 2 servings of beans, lentils, quinoa, or tofu (soya), plus one small serving of meat, fish, cheese or a free-range egg.
- 2 tablespoons of ground seeds a day or 1 tablespoon of cold-pressed seed oil.
- 3 or more servings of dark green, leafy & root vegetables.
- 3 or more servings of fresh fruit such as apples, pears, bananas, berries, melon. 4- or more servings of wholegrains such as rice, millet, rye, oats, wholewheat, corn. [I] Extract from: Optimum Nutrition Before, During & After Pregnancy by Patrick Holford & Susannah Lawson (Piatkus).[/I] Supplements Supplements should not replace the diet but taking a multivitamin before & during pregnancy & while breastfeeding may help to ensure that you’re getting the key nutrients during this special time. The Pregnancy Pack contains 2 months supply: - Skin Vitality 1 60 Tablets: Multivitamin containing an array of vitamins & minerals including the government recommended dosage of 400 mcgs of folic acid for all women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Take one a day with a meal. - Omega 3 Fish Oil 60 Capsules: Fish oil supplement providing DHA. Research shows the benefits of DHA on foetal & child development. Women have higher requirements for DHA during pregnancy & breastfeeding. Take one a day with a meal. - Probiotics 75g: Three strains of beneficial bacteria support healthy gut bacteria during pregnancy & breastfeeding. Take