𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲

“Every nutrient that’s important to you as a woman is necessary for your baby’s growth and development. Yet, certain nutrients stand out as particularly important to your child, especially as pregnancy progresses.”
Protein
Protein is the structural material of every cell in your baby’s body.
Insufficient protein during pregnancy restricts fetal growth and it may even affect your child’s chances for high blood pressure
later in life.
Iron
You require about 50% more iron when you are pregnant.
Iron is important in the formation of hemoglobin, which is the oxygen-carrying protein on red blood cells.
In pregnancy your need for iron and hemoglobin goes up, especially in the second and third trimesters.
Iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy can cause fatigue in mom, and possible problems for baby.
Calcium
The baby needs calcium for development.
If you don’t consume enough calcium, your body will take it from your bones.
This can cause a decrease in bone mass and increase your risk for osteoporosis.
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
DHA is important for brain and eye development. DHA-rich sources include salmon and fortified eggs.