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A HUGE WELCOME TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS!!!!
This is your 'Go To' page to inform you about all that is needed to know about optimal nutrition for you and your baby! Including 'risk factors', photos and an online 'Shop Maternity!'
ENJOY :)

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- http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/sites/default/files/Healthy%20Eating%20During%20Pregnancy.pdf
- http://www.babycenter.com/0_zinc-in-your-pregnancy-diet_673.bc
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http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/food-poisoning/pregnancy-and-food-poisoning.html
- http://www.babycenter.com/0_iron-deficiency-anemia-in-pregnancy_3073.bc?page=2
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http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/
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https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd
- http://www.babycenter.com/0_listeriosis-during-pregnancy_9528.bc
- https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/resources/heart/hbp-pregnancy
- http://www.webmd.com/baby/gestational-diabetes-you

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Description of nutrition as a risk factor for maternal health:

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Description of nutrition as a risk factor for maternal health:

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DONT'S:
- SALMONELLA WHAT'S THAT? salmonella is food poisoning (bacterial infection) caused by touching unhygienic animals or uncooked meat etc. Salmonella can affect your maternal health by causing major discomfort on your stomach and cause dehydration as a result from vomiting or diarrhoea. Sadly in some cases it can cause premature birth, stillbirth or a miscarriage. AVOID! contaminated food and water. plus uncooked poultry and meats
- IRON DEFICIENCY WHAT'S THAT? iron deficiency can cause anemia for pregnant women. This means that your maternal health would be low due to your body not having enough energy and may also lose a lot of blood during birth. Being anemic could mean you are at a higher risk of postpartum depression. WATCH! for your iron levels and symptoms of dizziness, tiredness etc.
- GESTATIONAL DIABETES WHAT'S THAT?
gestational diabetes occur when your hormones change causing your blood sugar levels to be high. However, because the baby has already taken the amount of sugar it needs to go on, the excess sugar is stored as fat, causing (in most cases), Gestational diabetes. RISKS>> developing type 2 diabetes after birth, miscarriage, higher chance of needing a c-section and other risks that would be determined by your doctor AVOID!  excessive sugar consumption

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Description of nutrition as a risk factor for fetal health:

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Description of nutrition as a risk factor for fetal health:

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- FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME WHAT'S THAT? it is caused by Alcohol exposure in the womb. It causes extreme harm on growth and development especially in the nervous systems, such as the brain (research shows it damages brain cells).  Additionally, undernourishment of the growing fetus and can trigger changes to the developing face. AVOID!  Any alcohol  consumption  whats so ever!!!!
- LISTERIA WHAT'S THAT?  Listerious infection is a serious health issue caused when you have consumed contaminated foods that a present with bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, in which causes a infection. This infection can cause a miscarriage and/or death. if your baby is lucky in surviving, the fetus will be born  premature and can be born with: a blood infection, difficulty breathing, fever, skin sores, lesions on multiple organs, and central nervous system infections such as meningitis. AVOID!  contaminated foods and water
-  HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE WHAT'S THAT?  High blood pressure can cause low birth weight on delivery and  the baby can experience  cardiovascular  problems resolving in fetal distress. AVOID!   sugary, fatty , HIGH GI , junk foods

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Nutrition as a protective factor for maternal health:

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Nutrition as a protective factor for maternal health:

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Good and antiquate nutrition is essential in the health of the mother.
DO'S:
- CALCIUM WHY?: Calcium is needed in high percentage intakes because of the feotus inside you, will absorb most of the calcium, therefore extra calcium intake is needed to keep the mothers (your) bones strong and healthy. fortunately, during pregnancy mothers can absorb calcium easily. EATS>>> Milk, Yogurt, Cheese
- FOLATE AND FOLIC ACID WHY?: folate and folic acid is mostly needed for the babies health , however, it is as well needed for the mothers everyday antiquate dietary requirements. TOP TIP: Ask your doctor to provide you with folate tablets when and even before your pregnant, to benefit youself and of course the fetus!
- IRON WHY?: Iron is essential for maternal health and needs to be increased during pregnancy. This is because as the fetus grows you need to increase your blood levels to meet the needs of your placenta and of course the growing feotus. Iron is also needed  to reduce the risk of Aneamia. EATS>>> red meat, fish, legumes. green leafy vegetables and nuts
- IODINE WHY?: During pregnancy your iodine percentage requirements have to increase 47 percent. As well as 80 percent, during breastfeeding. This is because you need to make sure your fetus is growing at normal rate. EATS>>> Dairy, seafood and fortified breads
- ZINC WHY?: Although zinc is mostly needed for your fetuses health and development. It is needed  to maintain a healthy immune system, for you and maintain your senses of taste and smell.  EATS>>> red meat, fish, dairy and nuts
- PROTEIN WHY?:  Protein is needed for the mother as it increases the breast tissue. EATS>>> meats, nuts, legumes etc

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Nutrition as a 'protective factor' for fetal health:

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Nutrition as a 'protective factor' for fetal health:

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Good and antiquate nutrition is essential in foetal health.
DO'S:

-  CALCIUM WHY?: calcium is essential for fetal health and development, especially during the third trimester, as your baby needs calcium to build healthy/strong bones EATS>>> Milk, Yogurt, Cheese
-  FOLATE AND FOLIC ACID WHY?: it is needed to reduce the risk of the baby developing 'neural tube defects' (which could result in spinal bifida). These nutrients are also essential for development for a fetus. EATS>>> Green leafy vegetables, Fruit (e.g citrus, berries, bananas) and legumes
- IRON WHY?:
Iron is more for the mother, however, if the baby does not receive enough iron it may be born with a low birth weight. EATS>>>
Green leafy vegetables, red meat and chicken
-  IODINE WHY?:

Iodine is essential for your fetals development of the brain and he/shes nervous system. The mother needs to have increased her iodine levelsduring pregnany in order for this development to be successful. EATS>>> Dairy, seafood and fortified bread
- ZINC WHY?:  Zinc is essential in the normal growth and development of the feotals brain, bones and other parts of the body. Not having enough zinc can result in a low birth weight EATS>>> red meat, fish, dairy and nuts
- PROTEIN WHY?:  a large amount of protein is needed for the feotals growth during the 9 months, as it triggers development and growth. EATS>>> meats, nuts, legumes etc
- VITAMINS WHY? Vitamins are needed for the development of the fetuss brain. EATS>>> fruits, vegetables etc