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DIETITIAN ADVICE: HELPFUL PRODUCTS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

Eat for two or not, what is proper nutrition during pregnancy and what should be added to your diet? Marta Lisevych, a dietitian at the Samoilenco Clinic, talks about all this.

Congratulations, you will have a baby! Moreover, if earlier you were not an adherent of a healthy diet, now this is the only correct decision. After all, you take care not only of yourself, but also of a new little life. You have nine months to change and improve your eating habits. Choose quality food, cook deliciously and variedly, and soon you will notice that proper nutrition is not that difficult and even exciting.

The mom-to-be does not need to eat for two, as we have been taught. However, with the onset of pregnancy, there is an increased need for some macro- and micronutrients.

MOST USEFUL PRODUCTS DURING PREGNANCY

Folic acid

Known as folate, this is a B vitamin. You may already be taking a pill to prevent neural tube defects in your baby. Additionally, include leafy green vegetables in your diet — spinach, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, nuts, whole grain cereals, legumes and citrus fruits.

Calcium

A mineral is involved in building the child's skeletal system. The required dosage for expectant mothers is 1000 mg per day. I want to debunk the myth about dairy products during pregnancy. In addition, before you raid the yogurt and cottage cheese shelves, far better sources of calcium are sesame seeds and poppy seeds, almonds, Brazil nuts, sardines, wild salmon and legumes.

Ferrum

Now you need twice as much ferrum as you did before pregnancy. Add walnuts, spinach, beef and organ meats like liver and tongue to your grocery basket. Eat baked pumpkin and beets.

Protein

High-quality protein is a kind of "building material" for a baby. It will come from eggs, poultry, fish, lentils and beans.

WEIGHT GAIN RATE DURING PREGNANCY

Healthy weight gain during pregnancy in women with a normal body mass index (BMI 18.9 – 24.9) from 11,3 to 15,8 kg. You should not worry about these kilos.

How to calculate body mass index (BMI)

You need to know two parameters: m — body weight in kilograms and h — height in meters.
Body mass index is calculated using the formula: BMI = m : (h × h)

For example, a person's weight is 55 kg, height - 1,65 m. In this case, BMI = 55 : (1,65 × 1,65) ≈ 20.4 кг/м²

Even if you gain a little more than the previously specified norm, do not worry, a qualified dietitian will help you get rid of those extra centimeters. Now the main thing is calmness, good mood and self-love. After all, it is your beautiful body that is capable of a miracle — to create a new life!

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Size guide

MONAMOON clothing design has been manufactured with natural gain in weight and increased weight during pregnancy.

Most often, MONAMOON clothing size matches your regular clothing size.

SIZE CHART
SIZE CHART INTERNATIONAL SIZE	XS	S	M	L
BUST	84 - 94	88 - 96	92 - 100	96 - 104
WAIST	68 - 82	72 - 96	76 - 110	80 - 116
HIPS	92 - 96	96 - 100	100 - 108	104 - 112