Nutritional needs of a Pregnant and Lactating Mother

1. Mother's Horlicks Healthy Diet & Nutrition Drinks Nutritional needs of a Pregnant and Lactating Mother Pregnancy is a difficult physiological state. In India, it is seen that diets of women from the low socioeconomic groups are very much similar throughout pre-pregnant, pregnant as well as breastfeeding periods. As a result, there is an extensive maternal undernourishment causing high occurrences of babies born with low birth weight and cases where the expecting mother passes away. Additional foods are required to improve weight gain during pregnancy and birth weight of babies. It is therefore essential to have a provision of good nutrition during lactation and pregnancy period. Major points regarding Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Women  Pregnancy is physiologically as well as nutritionally an extremely difficult period. More food is needed to meet the requirements of the fetus  A woman makes herself ready to meet the nutritional demands by increasing her own body fat deposits throughout pregnancy  A lactating mother calls for more food to secrete sufficient quantity and quality of milk, as well as to maintain her own health. Horlicks India- GSK GSK Email: Consumer.2.co@gsk.com Call us - 0008004420168

2. Mother's Horlicks Healthy Diet & Nutrition Drinks Things to keep in mind for a Nutritious Diet Plan  Eat more food throughout pregnancy  Have whole grains, sprouted grams as well as fermented foods  Take milk/meat/eggs in ample amounts  Have plenty of vegetables as well as fruits  Have iron, folate and calcium supplements on a regular basis, after 1st trimester of pregnancy and continue the similar throughout breastfeeding  Stay away from superstitions and food prohibitions  Do not consume liquor and tobacco. Take medicines only when recommended by a doctor. Nutrients that call for special attention throughout pregnancy as well as lactation period The everyday diet of an expectation woman should consist of an extra 350 calories. Some micronutrients are particularly required in extra amounts throughout the taxing physical and mental changes. Folic acid taken during the pregnancy lessens the possibility of congenital malformations and increases the birth weight. The mother and the growing fetus require iron to meet the high demands of RBC formation. Calcium is important, throughout both pregnancy and breastfeeding periods, for proper development of bones as well as teeth of the child, for oozing of breast-milk rich in calcium and to reduce the chances of osteoporosis. Likewise, Iodine intake ensures good mental health of the growing fetus and baby. Vitamin A is required throughout feeding period to improve survival of a child. In addition to these, nutrients like vitamins B 12 and C need to be taken during the feeding time. All these nutrients can be found in the supplement powders available in the Indian market specifically for pregnant and lactating mothers. Horlicks India- GSK GSK Email: Consumer.2.co@gsk.com Call us - 0008004420168