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on the way | Healthy Vegetarian Dietmother, baby & child october 201336MBC: What can you tell expectantmums about the heath of their baby ifthey decide to continue their vegetariandiet throughout pregnancy?Laura: The most important thing when you arepregnant, and indeed outside of pregnancy, is tolisten to your body. We are all very different andour nutritional needs also vary, what really feedsand nourishes one person may leave the nextperson feeling weak and lethargic.If a pregnant woman feels good eating vegetarianfood during pregnancy there is absolutely noreason why she cannot have a healthy pregnancyand a very healthy baby. Many people areconcerned about the lack of protein in a vegetariandiet but this simply is not true since protein frommeat sources are not easy for our body to absorb,and there is an abundance of protein in vegetariansources. For example, try adding Spirulina, a darkgreen algae in powder form to your smoothies asit contains 65 percent protein where as red meatcontains only 25 percent.MBC: What foods should vegetarianexpect mum’s try to incorporate intotheir daily diet in order to maintaina healthy balance of protein for bothmother and baby?Laura: Eat a variety of nuts and seeds, chia seedsare wonderful as they are rich in essential fattyacids, protein, minerals and vitamins. Incorporatea variety of whole grains like brown rice, wildrice, oats and buckwheat all of which have goodamounts of protein. Quinoa is a full protein sourcefor vegetarians and should definitely be included.Lentils and beans are also important but easy onthe soy products as it is high in phyto-oestrogen.Incorporating tofu a couple of times a week is finebut don’t take soy milk. Instead try almond milk,this is very nutritious and full of protein.MBC: Are iron deficiencies morecommon during pregnancy formothers who are vegetarians?Laura: Iron deficiency is always a concernfor pregnant women but it comes downto good nutrition rather than just eatingcopious amounts of meat! Kale forexample actually has more iron than redmeat so this is a must to include in yourdiet. Spirulina also has good amounts ofblood building iron. If you are particularlysensitive to low iron then taking a naturalsupplement is beneficial, I like the liquidiron by Floradix yeast and gluten freevariety.MBC: How can expectant mumsincorporate omega 3’s into theirdiet?Omega 3 is vital for brain developmentand function, proper growth and a healthynervous system of the baby. Try snackingon chia seeds, flaxseeds, and pumpkinseeds. If you find it difficult to includethese nuts and seeds in your daily routineyou can always take a supplement butensure it is of a good quality with nomercury content if opting for a fish basedsupplement.Reference:Laura HollandWorld VegetarianDayOctober 1Holistic Wellbeing Consultant & Nutritional TherapistS.A.C Dip (Nutritional Therapy & Clinical Nutrition)Food for Life, Dubainutrition_inshallah@ymail.com
Whatto packfor thehospitalby Gina Pistoneon the wayFor first time mum’s, packingyour hospital bag can be a bitoverwhelming. What to pack?How many of each? Will I reallyneed that? First off, don’t worry.You are not traveling to a desertedisland. Your hospital will morethan likely be equipped withincidentals assuming you forgetsomething. Also, if you’re planningto have visitors, nothing wouldmake them happier than to bringyou something you need. So restassured, no matter what, you willbe covered. Hey, it’s not like you’regoing to forget to bring the baby!But if you need a starting point, this is yourgo-to list for the basics. Be sure to haveyour bag ready by the 36th week of yourpregnancy in case junior decides to arriveearly. This way you won’t be rushing out thedoor in a mad panic forgetting your keys,the husband, or worse off, the bag you ohsolovingly packed. Better to be safe andprepared, than sorry.For Mom:Birth plan (if you have one)Night gown/shirt to wear during labor (ifyou don't want to wear a hospital gown).Something loose and that opens completelyin the front. Should also have short sleevesor be sleeve-less due to the constant bloodpressure checksRobeSocksPajama's -made for breastfeeding3-6 pairs of underpantsNursing bras (including pads)Toiletries-toothbrush/paste, shower gel,shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, face wash,face creamSlippers or flip flops to wear in the hospital roomGoing home outfitSanitary padsOptional:Lollipops or hard candy to keep mouth moistduring laborSomething to keep you busy during the earlystages of labor; books, magazines, laptop, DVD’s,ipad (most hospitals have wireless internet)Baby book to keep a record of your laborChange of clothes for your husband, including histoiletriesCamera with battery chargedPhone chargers for both you and your husbandBreast feeding bookFor Baby:Diapers and wipes (typically the hospital willprovide these, but having some extra on handwon’t hurt)Onesie's, socks, hatGoing home outfitReceiving blankets/swaddle clothsNursing pillowCar seat installed prior to leaving the hospitalBaby carrier37mother, baby & child october 2013
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