Caring for mother and child during pregnancy
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 The health information contained herein is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of each patient.
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Nutrition during lactationThe nutritional needs of breastfeeding mothers are similar to those of pregnant women, but for different reasons. By the time of your delivery your iron reserves have dropped dramatically. Therefore, you must pay special attention to your iron intake. Calcium is also needed for your baby's growth. It is important that you maintain a properly balanced diet throughout the breastfeeding period. Special attention must be paid to both calcium and iron intakes for your continued good health and the baby's general development. Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating will help you make the right choices. |
For your reading:Pregnant or Trying? Make sure to take your supplements! Prenatal Multivitamin-Mineral Supplementation: Minimizing Adverse Events Women of childbearing age:"All women who could become pregnant and those who are pregnant or breastfeedingneed a multivitamin containing folic acid every day. Pregnant women need to ensure that their multivitamin also contains iron. A healthcare professional can help you find the multivitamin that's right for you."Ref: Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - PDF (1.755 Mb) See page 5 |