Expecting Mothers
Things That Expectant Mothers Need To Know
The First Trimester Is The Most Critical
2 to 8 weeks the major organ systems and overall body structure are in the process of growing.
Nutrition Is Important
Folic Acid
Women should eat foods high in folic acid because it helps with brain development.
Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Women should eat foods high in omega-3 because it helps babies to have a more mature sleep patterns, a sign of a more developed brain.
Needs More Calories
Pregnant women need 300 to 500 additional calories a day.