Why Omega 3’s Are Essential for a Healthy Diet During Pregnancy
When you become pregnant, you will hear that your body needs all kinds of nutritional help- a diet rich in omega 3’s tops that list. This could be because most prenatal vitamins don’t have Omega 3’s in them. Nonetheless, they are incredibly important to the development of your baby and should be included daily in your diet.
Omega 3’s are fatty acids that are sometimes called simply, essential fatty acids. The reason that Omega 3’s are considered “essential” is that it is impoassible for your body to produce it on its own, and you can only derive it from other food sources or supplementation.
This is why it is very important that you make sure to include it in your diet, you won’t be able to get it to your growing baby otherwise.
What do Omega 3’s do for a Healthy Pregnancy Diet?
Certain studies have shown that infants who are exposed to higher levels of docosahexaenoic acid, (DHA) an omega-3 fatty acid, were found to have advanced attention spans for their age, well into their second year of life.
Also, during the first six months of living, these babies were two months ahead, developmentally, than babies who had lower or non-existent levels of DHa in their blood.
Giving your baby a leg up in the brain department is important for any of us. If you can give your baby this brain-making fatty acid in the womb to boost their ease into personal growth, it makes perfect sense to do so.
But your baby being advanced beyond his years isn’t the only benefit for including omega-3’s in your pregnancy diet.
How do Omega-3’s help my Baby and Myself During my Pregnancy Diet?
Having a diet rich in essential fatty acids can also help your fetus’s brain build exponentially better and more efficiently. It also helps form the retinas successfully, giving yoru child the best chance possible at having great eyesight.
Diet During Pregnancy
Diet During Pregnancy
They also aid in developing the nervous system. From the brain, to the eyes, to the nervous system, omega-3’s pretty much run the gamut when it comes to benefits for your baby.
For you, getting enough omega-3’scan help reduce your risk for post partum depression, minimize your chance or a pre-term baby, and even reduce your chance of developing preeclampsia. So invest in some flaxseed oil or organic eggs, your baby will thank you!
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What’s the Difference Between a Good Diet for Pregnancy and for Breastfeeding?
You’ve spent the last nine-ten months watching your diet for pregnancy and making sure that you are getting adequate nutrition from whole food sources. You have opted to skip out on the processed foods, sugar, caffeine, and alcohol.
You may be a little tired of having to bow out of sushi night or to toast a glass of apple juice at that wedding instead of champagne, but the good news is that you have developed sound habits over the course of your pregnancy. These habits will make it that much easier to transition into a healthy diet and lifestyle which will lend itself to feeding your baby the best that nature can provide: breast milk.
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy Isn’t Unlike Healthy Eating During Breastfeeding
Perhaps the only difference between your pre-preggers diet and your post-preggers diet will be the strictness of your meal plans. You will be able to eat fresh wild fish more freely, and you can feel free to have one glass of wine if you plan on pumping as well to feed your little guy or gal.
However, it is just as important to get all of the nutrients you were vying for during your term. Load up on protein, complex carbohydrates, and fresh fruits & vegetables.
Even though what you are eating will be metabolized to some degree before it is made into breast milk, it is your responsibility as your baby’s only food source to give him the most healthy breast milk you possibly can. These first few months are paramount to his brain development and neurological growth, what you are providing him will be the fast track to a healthy child.
The Skinny on Breast Milk: How Healthy Is It?
There are several components in breast milk that protect your new baby from many common infections and diseases. Depending on what time of year your baby is born, your breast milk may have the power to ward off the flu during flu season, or protect him from the colds that seem to running rampant in your neighborhood.
Also, the way that breast milk is formulated makes it easier to digest than store-bought formulas. This allows your new baby to easily digest and pass his or her food without much trouble. Breast milk is also packed with easily absorbed calcium, which your baby will need a lot of as his or her bones continue to grow and set.
You may be a little tired of having to bow out of sushi night or to toast a glass of apple juice at that wedding instead of champagne, but the good news is that you have developed sound habits over the course of your pregnancy. These habits will make it that much easier to transition into a healthy diet and lifestyle which will lend itself to feeding your baby the best that nature can provide: breast milk.
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy Isn’t Unlike Healthy Eating During Breastfeeding
Perhaps the only difference between your pre-preggers diet and your post-preggers diet will be the strictness of your meal plans. You will be able to eat fresh wild fish more freely, and you can feel free to have one glass of wine if you plan on pumping as well to feed your little guy or gal.
However, it is just as important to get all of the nutrients you were vying for during your term. Load up on protein, complex carbohydrates, and fresh fruits & vegetables.
Even though what you are eating will be metabolized to some degree before it is made into breast milk, it is your responsibility as your baby’s only food source to give him the most healthy breast milk you possibly can. These first few months are paramount to his brain development and neurological growth, what you are providing him will be the fast track to a healthy child.The Skinny on Breast Milk: How Healthy Is It?
There are several components in breast milk that protect your new baby from many common infections and diseases. Depending on what time of year your baby is born, your breast milk may have the power to ward off the flu during flu season, or protect him from the colds that seem to running rampant in your neighborhood.
Also, the way that breast milk is formulated makes it easier to digest than store-bought formulas. This allows your new baby to easily digest and pass his or her food without much trouble. Breast milk is also packed with easily absorbed calcium, which your baby will need a lot of as his or her bones continue to grow and set.
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