a. Early Pregnancy
* Folic Acid/Micronutrients (DHA)/Omega 3 is very crucial
* Progestogens – Patient based prescription
* Protein based food
b. Supplement from 1st Trimester to Delivery & Lactation
* Folic/Iron/Calcium/Vit.D3/Protein Powder
c. 3rd Trimester
* Arginine powder – prescribed based on medicine (to improve volume of fluid in placenta)
* Medicines for – BP/Sugar/Urinary infection/vaginal infection (based on requirements)
* IVF/high risk patients – case based prescriptions
Mother is the primary nutrient source for the child that grows inside. The baby gets the nutrients from the mother. The mother needs more nutrients during the pregnancy. The primary step is to take up prenatal vitamins and consuming healthy foods. The pregnancy period can be classified based on the three trimesters from the conception to the delivery. The nutrients follow the same path. The priority of the nutrients vary during each trimester. Let us delve into the required nutrients during pregnancy.