Pregnancy is a period of increased metabolic demand, therefore, proper nutrition prior and during pregnancy is important to optimise the health of both mother and baby.¹¹ During each of the 3 trimesters, there are different nutritional needs for both mother and baby.
Important nutrients before pregnancy

The WHO (World Health Organisation) recommends that two months prior to conception, woman should supplement with 400 µg of Folic Acid daily.¹² Folic Acid may help prevent neural tube defects.¹² Spina bifida (Neural tube defect) is when the fetal spinal column doesn’t close completely.¹³



Important nutrients during pregnancy

Important nutrients after pregnancy
