There was a time when pregnant women were cossetted and indulged, encouraged to eat in significantly larger quantities (after all, you’re eating for two!), resulting in weight gain way above the prescribed norms. And there is today, when moms-to-be shudder at the idea of weight gain, worrying overtly about the damage to their fit, toned bodies.
The truth is both extreme attitudes are incorrect and can negatively affect the health of both mom and baby. Pregnancy nutrition is whole different ballgame, with the body needing a special set of nutritional inputs, as highlighted in this infographic.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Pregnancy Nutrition:
Infographic by – ISSA
