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Nutrition in Pregnancy

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When you're pregnant, a woman needs to eat a greater amount of nutrients to ensure proper development of the baby. The common phrase 'eat for two' does not refer to the amount of food, but to increase the amount of nutrients consumed, especially protein, iron, calcium and folic acid. Most pregnant women need an average of 300 calories than they did before they were pregnant. The nutrition professional can guide the mother to acquire the habits and optimal health of her baby and feed.