Prepare Your Pregnancy




Everyone knows what a pregnant woman should reject -- drugs, tobacco, alcohol -- Here we tell you what else you should do before and during pregnancy.


See the rational behind the recommendations and see the results


I Want a Strong and Healthy Baby. What can I do? 


Everyone knows what a pregnant woman should reject -- drugs, tobacco, alcohol -- Here we tell you to reject the above well before becoming pregnant and we explain what you should do before and during pregnancy. By doing so, you will improve the growth of your baby. Yes, you can have that strong and healthy baby you want. It is very simple: Improve your diet and supplement it with vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients. Do this well before becoming pregnant.

Babies from well prepared pregnancies
are easier to handle.
They eat better,
sleep better,
and have less health problems.

 What can I do?

Before becoming pregnant you should consult your health professional to verify the integrity of your health.
You should also review your life style to remove all health hazards and exposures that can damage the egg that will become the baby.
Verify particularly the quality of your diet. Supplement your diet with vitamins and -- since our food is deprived of minerals -- with a variety of minerals.

The  Recommended Daily Intake

Vit A : 900 micrograms measured in Retinol Equivalent (RE), Vit B1 (Aneurin): 25 mg., Vit B2 (Riboflavin): 25 mg., Vit B3 (Niacin) 25 mg., Vit B6 (Pyridoxin):30 mg., Vit B12 (Cobalamin): 500 mcg., Vit C (Ascorbic acid): 900 mg., Vit D (Calciferol): 2,000 IU., Vit E ( A-Tocopherol): 240 IU., Vit K (Naphthoquinone): 120 mcg., Folic acid: 1.200 mcg., Biotin: 120 mcg., Choline: 360 mg., Inositol: 45 mg., Pantothenic acid: 30 mg., Calcium 6 00 mg., Chromium: 120 mcg., Copper: 3 mg., Iodine: 150 mcg., Iron: 8 mg., Magnesium: 200 mg., Manganese: 3 mg., Molybdenum: 300 mcg., Potassium: 300 mg., Selenium: 200 mcg., Vanadium: 300 mcg., Zinc: 25 mg., Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) Alpha Linolenic acid (ALA): 400 mg, Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA):300 mg. and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): 900 mg

EPA and DHA are crucial for your baby's brain development and function
EPA and DHA also facilitate childbirth.
A shortage of EPA and DHA is the main cause of a slow difficult labor
exposing you and the baby to the hassle of a cesarean section.

Note: Since omega-6 EFAs antagonize the effect of omega-3 EFAs, you should also reduce your intake of omega-6 EFAs


For the scientific evidence behind the recommendations, see the Rational, for the effect of the method see the Results.

For a customized nutritional and supplemental advice Contact Dr Devroey

Copyright 2010: Edmond Devroey, MD

 

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