Healthy pregnancy

[Olivia]

I’m planning on getting pregnant, but planning a year in advance, people think I’m a bit stupid doing this, but I’ve read that what you eat and your lifestyle a good year in advance of getting pregnant can effect the gene expression of the baby, potentially altering the quality of its cells, genes and DNA.

What I wondered is if there are any recommendations for healthy foods, therapies etc while pregnant, to give the child the best chance, I plan to go as organic as possible.

[Jackie361]

I’m not sure if your diet can change the genetic make up of your child but the wrong diet can affect them so it makes sense that the right food will. I took folic acid 12 months prior to getting pregnant and I would eat a diet that includes all food groups and obviously no smoking or alcohol!

[Linette]

Think of all the things our cells need to keep them healthy and functioning, that includes our brain cells, healthy fats, a full spectrum of vitamins, and don’t forget minerals, amino acids etc. Try obtaining all of these from a wide diet rather than from over the counter products which are arguably more harmful than good.

[Mary03]

I think it’s wonderful that you want to prepare your body for pregnancy if only the hundreds of mothers that abandon their babies cared as much as you do. I wish you lots of luck for a healthy pregnancy :love_heart: