Nutrition during Pregnancy

It is important to have a balanced calorie diet suitable to the individual, considering their gestational age, body mass and amount of activity. For women with a normal BMI, a weight gain of 11-16 KG is recommended during the entire pregnancy, requiring folic acid and iron intake greater than normal women. Folic acid is recommended to be at least 600 μg / day, and iron should be at least 27 mg / day after mid-trimester.

At least 1,000 mg of calcium per day, over 600 IU of vitamin D, sufficient vitamin and mineral intake should be managed, and at least twice a week fish intake should be sufficient to avoid omega-3 fatty acids. It is recommended that caffeine intake be less than 200 mg / day during pregnancy.