MNT for Pregnancy

Have you ever really thought about everything that happens to the human body in the short - although it sometimes feels long - 9 months of pregnancy?

It's really amazing everything that happens to both the woman's body and the growing fetus. And because of all these changes, there are some important and key nutrients needed in order to promote a healthy pregnancy.

Also, prenatal care is essential in tracking the progress of a woman's pregnancy to ensure both she and her growing fetus are healthy.

And there are also some foods and exposures that can hurt the fetus and should be avoided.

This is what you'll learn in this episode:

1. The recommended weight gain during pregnancy (Hint: it's not the same for everyone)
2. The definition of preterm, term, and post-term pregnancy
3. The role of nutrition as well as key nutrients that should be emphasized during pregnancy

And you'll also hear a review of the role of hormones during pregnancy. If you want a more thorough review, check out the episode on Lactation and Human Milk.

To help reinforce the concepts learned in this episode, you'll hear a case study that shows the role of nutrition in the outcomes of a teenage pregnancy. You won't want to miss it.

Episode Transcript