Healthy Eating During Pregnancy

Adequate and balanced nutrition of the mother during pregnancy is important for both protecting the mother's health for a long time
and for the healthy birth and development of the baby
. The baby gets all the nutrients it needs from its mother. The nutrients are passed from the mother to the baby through the placenta.

The amount of energy to be taken during pregnancy should be around 2200-2500 calories on average. And in order to meet this energy need,
should be consumed from all food groups. In other words, the expectant mother should consume all of the main food groups such as milk group, meat group, vegetable and fruit group, bread and
cereal group and fat group at the rates recommended by the expert
. During this period, the importance of minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc, vitamins B12, A, C and D, and folic acid increase.
Therefore, consumption of food sources rich in such minerals and vitamins


Conscious nutrition is of great importance in having a healthy pregnancy and having a healthy baby. Points to be considered in every season during nutrition during pregnancy;

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