Nutrition during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Special Support for Healthy Mother and Baby

What is Pregnant and Breastfeeding Nutrition?

As Metropol Health Group, we offer special nutrition programs to protect the health of mothers during pregnancy and breastfeeding and to support the healthy development of their babies. In this process, it is of great importance to ensure that the energy, vitamins and minerals needed by the mother and baby are taken in a balanced way. These nutrition plans are designed to ensure that the mother has a healthy pregnancy and the baby grows optimally.

How to Plan Nutrition during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?

In our centers throughout Izmir, the needs of expectant and nursing mothers are evaluated in detail by our expert dieticians. In this process

• Personalized Planning: A balanced diet is prepared taking into account the mother’s health status, weight, age and baby’s needs.
• Nutrient Diversity: Adequate intake of essential nutrients such as protein, iron, folic acid, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids.
• Breastfeeding Support: Foods to increase milk production and maintain the mother’s energy are recommended.

Problems During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Inadequate or unbalanced nutrition during these periods can manifest itself with the following symptoms:

• Extreme fatigue and lack of energy: Fatigue as a result of not getting the calories and nutrients the body needs.
• Iron Deficiency Anemia: Pallor, dizziness and weakness caused by insufficient iron intake.
• Decreased Milk Production: Inadequate milk quantity as a result of the mother not paying attention to her diet during breastfeeding.
• Inadequate weight gain of the baby: May be due to nutrient deficiencies in breast milk.

A Healthy Process with Nutrition Program

Our recommended treatment methods for a healthy mother and baby during pregnancy and breastfeeding:

• Customized Nutrition Plans: Balanced and nutrient-rich diets tailored to each mother’s needs.
• Vitamin and Mineral Supplements: Recommendations to address deficiencies such as folic acid, iron and omega-3 fatty acids.
• Nutrition Education: Training for mothers to make the right food choices and follow a balanced diet.
• Regular Follow-up and Monitoring: Regularly checking the health status of mother and baby and making necessary changes to the feeding plan.

Healthy Mother and Baby with Metropol Health Group

Proper nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding is vital for the health of mother and baby. As Metropol Health Group, we are with you every step of the way with our expert dietitians to help mothers spend this special period in a healthy and comfortable way. You can contact us for detailed information and appointments.