The quality and quantity of a mother’s diet can help avoid pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes.1 Moreover, an infant’s growth and development depends directly on its mother’s diet. Eating a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients results in a healthier infant. Research suggests that a healthy diet may also reduce the risk of chronic diseases later in life. When diet is not enough, prenatal supplements should be used to fill nutrient gaps.
Learn more about key nutrients omega-3 DHA, choline, vitamin D and iron.
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REFERENCES:
1. Perkins, A. V. and J. J. Vanderlelie (2016 epub). “Multiple micronutrient supplementation and birth outcomes: The potential importance of selenium.” Placenta.Simmons, D. (2015). “Prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus: Where are we now?” Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism 17(9): 824-834.
