Amin Gasmi

Nutrition for Mothers Amin Gasmi

Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding are the first and most important steps in baby's and mother's lives. Nutrition is one of the most significant lifestyle aspects during these steps since it should meet the needs of the baby with high quality nutrients necessary to its healthy development and in the other hand the mother's needs in term of sufficient caloric and micronutritional intake to avoid deficiencies for its body and her baby. The aim of this book is to present for pregnant women and health practitioners the practical nutritional recommendations that should be followed during pregnancy and how to manage a diet program in order to optimize mother's and baby's health from the pregnancy to the breastfeeding periods.