My Baby and Me: Our Nutritional Journey

Prenatal Education promotes a healthy pregnancy. Attending maternal classes will have a huge benefit for you and your baby. It helps you support a healthy lifestyle, and also it helps you prepare for labor and delivery

Last June 11, 2022, I attended a Mother's class held by Cardinal Santos Medical Center entitled My Baby and Me: Our Nutritional Journey

They discussed the latest on breastfeeding and nutrition that was facilitated by Ms. Roxanne Hipolito. It was an unexpected invitation for me so I wasn't able to announce it to you. That's why I am sharing what we have discussed, and with the consent of the facilitators, sharing with you also some of the screenshots from the webinar.

NUTRITION GUIDELINES

Of course, we all know that eating healthy food will have a huge impact and benefits for expectant mommies and babies. It will help in the development of the baby and maintaining a proper weight. 


Nutrition Guidelines for Pregnant Women

Maintaining a healthy diet also comes with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, like doing regular activities and exercises, and having your regular checkup with your doctor.

Healthy Habits for Pregnant Women

If you are having trouble thinking what to eat every day, Cardinal Santos Medical Center gave an example of a 1-day Meal Plan:

Meal Plan for Pregnant Women

TIPS AND DIET NOTES

HEALTHY MEALS

Eat a variety of the right amounts, and better foods during pregnancy and breastfeeding


HIGH FIBER FOODS

This helps in promoting heart health, decreasing diabetes risk, and preventing constipation. Whole grains, beans, oats, fruits, and vegetables.


MILK + PROTEIN

Make sure that milk, cheeses and juices consumed are pasteurized to protect you and the baby from listeriosis.


STAY HYDRATED

Avoid drinking alcohol, and limit caffeine and sugary drinks. Avoid use of tobacco and take meds only when prescribed


VITAMINS AND MINERALS

Take Iron, Folate, and Calcium supplements regularly after 14-16 weeks of pregnancy and continue during lactation


DON'T LOSE WEIGHT

Avoid restrictive weight-loss diets even when you feel like you would want to lose weight right after.


GET MOVING

Do with daily exercise or staying active as possibly manageable during pregnancy and after birth.


PROPER SLEEP

Sleep well (7-10 hours) for recovery and rest and improve blood flow


LISTENING

Listen to your body and baby. Pay attention to how your body reacts to certain foods as what you eat is also what your baby eats


VISIT YOUR DOCTOR

Regularly visit your prenatal care checkups to track your baby's growth and development

BREASTFEEDING

Being an advocate, I am glad that they also tackled breastfeeding. As early as the moment we knew that we are pregnant, we should start preparing and building healthy habits for us to have abundant supply of breastmilk.



Here are some tips to have a smooth and happy breastfeeding journey







WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING?

  • Antibacterial Factors
  • Lower incidence of allergies
  • Decreased incidence of illnesses
  • Lower incidence of chronic diseases

Remember Mommies, a healthy Mommy, is a healthy baby! So always be mindful of the food we eat and always observe a healthy lifestyle, even after giving birth.

10 Comments

  1. Joaquin Eli Bacod21 June 2022 at 23:14

    Thank you for sharing this . Very informative and very helpful po tlga ito sa lahat . Kung pano natin mapapanatili ang pagiging healthy ni baby at ni mommy 💞❤️

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  2. Apart Cy21 June 2022 at 23:19

    Maganda itong discussions about dito ,mahalaga talaga ito sa preggy mommy po,para manatili healthy si mommy at si baby🤗

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  3. Rowena Callo Villareno21 June 2022 at 23:34

    Thank you for sharing ma very helpful and informative perfect itong nutrition journey.

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  4. Owen Ponce21 June 2022 at 23:52

    Lot Of new learnings from a new mom,and a mom of 3 like me , consideration and appreciated! Long way process as may seem ,but really open to all wonderful options

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  5. Jenny Labutap22 June 2022 at 04:05

    Wow thank you for sharing this po Mumshie Nica 🥰 must read po talaga ito super laking tulong at talagang maraming matutunan dito Lalo na yung mga magiging first time moms po😊☺️

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  6. may palacpac29 June 2022 at 19:04

    My middle child was breastfed the longest among my children, and he is so much healthier than his brothers, to be honest. He barely gets sick and when he does, it's only for a day. Even the youngest who's been breastfed is almost just as healthy.

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  7. Blair Villanueva30 June 2022 at 00:12

    Thanks for sharing these information with us. Very helpful guide and so that we are aware how to help our pregnant friends with their journey.

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  8. GoldenIslandSenorita.Net30 June 2022 at 10:36

    I'm glad that you support breastfeeding. As a former nurse, I know how important it is both for the mom and for the baby. 😊 I am not a mom yet but I have friends and family who will benefit from this article. Well-researched and well-written. Awesome as always, Mumshie Nica!

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  9. Renz3 July 2022 at 07:28

    Love the informative content about this nutritional need lalo sa pregnant. Perfect to for my sister dahil may baby na siya ngayon. :) Will send this article sa kanya. Thanks!

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  10. Wendy3 July 2022 at 19:48

    congratulations on your second baby. and good to know about the class you attended. good luck on your breastfeeding journey again. i breastfed my 2 sons for 18 and 16 months.

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