- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Section 1 Fundamentals of healthy nutrition and lifestyle
- Chapter 1 The importance of nutrition and lifestyle to healthy development
- Chapter 2 Conceptual background to healthy growth and development
- Section 2 Nutritional requirements of pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 3 Practicalities: understanding nutrient recommendations
- Chapter 4 Macronutrients and fibre requirements during pregnancy
- Chapter 5 Polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 6 Vitamin A in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 7 Vitamin B<sub>1</sub> (thiamine) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 8 Vitamin B<sub>2</sub> (riboflavin) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 9 Vitamin B<sub>3</sub> (niacin) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 10 Vitamin B<sub>6</sub> (pyridoxine) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 11 Vitamin B<sub>7</sub> (biotin) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 12 Vitamin B<sub>9</sub> (folate) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 13 Vitamin B<sub>12</sub> (cobalamin) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 14 Choline in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 15 Vitamin D in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 16 Vitamin K in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 17 Vitamins C and E and other antioxidants in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 18 Calcium in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 19 Iodine in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 20 Iron in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 21 Magnesium in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 22 Potassium in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 23 Selenium in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 24 Copper in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 25 Zinc in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 26 Manganese in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 27 Prebiotics and probiotics in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Section 3 A healthy lifestyle for a healthy pregnancy
- Chapter 28 Pre-conception maternal body composition and gestational weight gain
- Chapter 29 Exercise and physical activity in pregnancy
- Chapter 30 Foods, exposures, and lifestyle risk factors in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 31 Cultural and traditional food practices in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 32 Traditional and herbal remedies in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 33 Maternal stress in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 34 Effects of maternal age on pregnancy outcomes
- Chapter 35 Paternal factors that affect conception and pregnancy
- Section 4 A management guide—from before conception to weaning
- Chapter 36 Guidelines for the pre-conception period
- Chapter 37 Guidelines for pregnancy
- Chapter 38 Guidelines for breastfeeding and weaning
- References
- Subject Index
(p. 277) Guidelines for the pre-conception period
- Chapter:
- (p. 277) Guidelines for the pre-conception period
- Author(s):
Sir Peter Gluckman
, Mark Hanson
, Chong Yap Seng
, and Anne Bardsley
- DOI:
- 10.1093/med/9780198722700.003.0036
Where possible, pre-conception counselling is desirable for both prospective parents in order to address issues of lifestyle and nutrition so that pregnancy can proceed with the best possible start. If dieting is necessary this should be initiated as far in advance of the pregnancy as possible, because inadequate nutrition around the time of conception can influence the fetal growth trajectory and weight at birth. Regardless of BMI, women should also be encouraged to engage in regular aerobic exercise. Nutritional requirements in the pre-conception period include adequate amounts of oily fish to provide omega-3 fatty acids. All women planning a pregnancy should receive 400 #amp;#x00B5;g of folic acid daily, and vitamin B12 and vitamin D supplementation may be necessary, particular for vegetarians. Other vitamins and minerals should be considered, particularly iron and iodine, but most should be obtainable from a balanced diet. Harmful behaviours and environmental exposures should be avoided.
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- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Section 1 Fundamentals of healthy nutrition and lifestyle
- Chapter 1 The importance of nutrition and lifestyle to healthy development
- Chapter 2 Conceptual background to healthy growth and development
- Section 2 Nutritional requirements of pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 3 Practicalities: understanding nutrient recommendations
- Chapter 4 Macronutrients and fibre requirements during pregnancy
- Chapter 5 Polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 6 Vitamin A in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 7 Vitamin B<sub>1</sub> (thiamine) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 8 Vitamin B<sub>2</sub> (riboflavin) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 9 Vitamin B<sub>3</sub> (niacin) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 10 Vitamin B<sub>6</sub> (pyridoxine) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 11 Vitamin B<sub>7</sub> (biotin) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 12 Vitamin B<sub>9</sub> (folate) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 13 Vitamin B<sub>12</sub> (cobalamin) in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 14 Choline in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 15 Vitamin D in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 16 Vitamin K in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 17 Vitamins C and E and other antioxidants in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 18 Calcium in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 19 Iodine in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 20 Iron in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 21 Magnesium in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 22 Potassium in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 23 Selenium in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 24 Copper in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 25 Zinc in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 26 Manganese in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 27 Prebiotics and probiotics in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Section 3 A healthy lifestyle for a healthy pregnancy
- Chapter 28 Pre-conception maternal body composition and gestational weight gain
- Chapter 29 Exercise and physical activity in pregnancy
- Chapter 30 Foods, exposures, and lifestyle risk factors in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 31 Cultural and traditional food practices in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 32 Traditional and herbal remedies in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 33 Maternal stress in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chapter 34 Effects of maternal age on pregnancy outcomes
- Chapter 35 Paternal factors that affect conception and pregnancy
- Section 4 A management guide—from before conception to weaning
- Chapter 36 Guidelines for the pre-conception period
- Chapter 37 Guidelines for pregnancy
- Chapter 38 Guidelines for breastfeeding and weaning
- References
- Subject Index