nutrition
“Even if you are the most calm, confident and determined woman in the universe, if you ignore proper prenatal nutrition, you’re setting the stage for intrusive, possibly traumatic, birth interventions.”
- Pam England Birthing From Within
“If you are an expectant mother, you must eat a good, nutritious, balanced diet every day during your pregnancy. A good diet is the best insurance that your baby will be healthy and strong with a normal weight at birth!”
- Dr.Brewer
Good nutrition is the single most important thing that you can do for your baby during pregnancy. Your baby’s growth depends on what you choose to put in your body. Every time you take a bite of food, picture exactly where it is going…directly to your baby. Pregnant women need to be eating 100 grams of protein and drinking four quarts of water everyday. We spend time in class sharing healthy, high protein recipe ideas.
Download a Printable Protein Counter Chart.
sample menu ideas
sample day #1
2 eggs 12 grams
whole wheat toast with peanut butter 8 grams
milk 8 grams
28 grams of protein
grapes
almonds(2 oz) 10 grams
10 grams of protein
spinach salad
chicken breast 25 grams
sunflower seeds (2 oz) 15 grams
cucumber
tomato
avocado 4 grams
cheese (1 oz) 6 grams
50 grams of protein
apple with peanut butter 8 grams of protein
turkey and black bean chili 30 grams
total protein 126 grams!!!
sample day #2
yogurt 7 grams
granola 12 grams
fruit
19 grams
deviled egg 7 grams
turkey sandwich 27 grams
carrots
grapes
27 grams
cottage cheese (1/2 cup) 12 grams
chicken enchiladas 36 grams
total protein 101 grams!!!