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Whether you are a nursing mother, first-time mamma or expecting your child’s sibling, pregnancy and lactation are an extremely special and stressful journeys. Expecting or nursing mothers want to follow a healthy pregnancy meal plan to provide the best nutrition for themselves and their baby.
A nutrition calculator can be a useful tool in estimating calories for both pregnant and nursing mothers. It can tell you your caloric requirements and give personalised suggestions on your current post-partum or pregnancy diet plan and how to improve it if needed. To ensure that you and your baby get the right nutrients, you may consider adding nutritional supplements like Prohance Mom—one of the best protein powders for pregnant women and nursing mothers—to your diet.
You can also get in touch with a nutritionist during pregnancy and lactation to get expert guidance on how to plan your meals.
Whether you are a nursing mother, first-time mamma or expecting your child’s sibling, pregnancy and lactation are an extremely special and stressful journeys.
A woman's calorie intake increases by 350 kcal during her pregnancy and 520-600 kcal during lactation. For example, if a 55 kg woman normally requires 1900-2850 kcal/day, her diet should be increased to 2250-3200 kcal/day during her pregnancy to ensure optimal function. This intake should be further increased during lactation to support baby’s optimal growth.
A pregnancy meal plan for a female that weighs around 55 kg should be able to provide the following nutrients per day:
Prohance Mom is designed specifically for pregnant and nursing mothers, ensuring they get the nutrients they need for their well-being and their baby's development.