Micronutrients for pregnancy, lactation and babies 0-1 year
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Physiological changes occur in pregnant women during the first trimester to ensure the rapidly developing fetus does not become nutritionally deficient. Calcium is essential for good skeletal development and 700mg per day is required. Vitamin D aids calcium absorption and 10mcg per day is recommended. Iron supplements and vitamin C may be needed if women are anaemic. Lactating mothers should take extra calcium, vitamin D supplements and drink extra fluids. Details of daily requirements of vitamins and minerals are given.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1997
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Vegetarian nutrition for pregnant womem: a carefully thought-out vegetarian diet can provide all the nutrition a pregnant woman needs
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Health professionals have often viewed vegetarianism with suspicion, but research shows that 10% of the UK population follows a vegetarian diet. Amongst these may be young pregnant women who may be poorly informed about diet. Health professionals could play an important part in providing information for pregnant women about diet.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1997
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