Benefits of healthy nutrition for the pregnant woman:
Benefits of healthy nutrition for the pregnant woman
Reduce the risk of congenital defects in the baby.
Improve placental function.
Decrease the risk of postpartum depression.
Improve the health of the mother and the fetus.
Relieve fatigue.
Daily calorie needs for the pregnant woman:
A pregnant woman needs about an additional 300–350 kilocalories starting from the beginning of the fourth month during the second trimester.
She needs about an additional 400 kilocalories in the third trimester compared with the pre-pregnancy period to meet increased nutrient requirements.
For a woman pregnant with twins, her needs increase by about 700 additional kilocalories compared with the pre-pregnancy period.
Maintain a focus on dietary fiber intake, aiming for 20–30 grams per day to support digestive
