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Every woman has a range of daily needs that must be consumed for the proper functioning of your body, which are increased during gestation and lactation.
Proteins: Their function is the proper development of body tissues. They are found mainly in meat, fish, seafood, chicken, eggs and pulses. During pregnancy, this figure increases by approximately 15 grams, reaching 60 grams daily and 65 in nursing. Do not drink too much red meat, because it provides healthy fats that are not to the mother or the fetus.

Calories: They are responsible for energizing the mother, to support the growth of the baby, placenta, uterus and breasts. Most of the calories are cereals, bread, potatoes and fresh legumes (beans, peas, pomegranates). During the first trimester, this figure must be maintained, but to start the second, should increase calories to 2300 to the end of the third quarter, and once the breastfeeding, the increase must come until 2500.

Calcium: It is a fundamental element in strengthening the baby’s bones. The main contribution of calcium is obtained through dairy products and some fish. An adequate supply prevents the risk of hypertension and premature delivery.
Iron: It is important to avoid anemia and the possible risk of spontaneous abortion, premature delivery or low birth weight. It is also found in meat and meat products, egg yolks, shellfish, green vegetables, nuts and legumes. In pregnancy, must be doubled to 30 mg. Read the rest of this entry »