Book description
In a field saturated with complex and conflicting information, this
exciting new book covers information about nutrition before, during and
after pregnancy in a clear and user friendly style. The author addresses
all the major aspects of the subject, moving from fertility and
preparing the body for pregnancy, through to nutrient metabolism, diet
and pregnancy outcome, weight gain, special needs, and postpartum
changes and nutrition.
This guide's evidence based approach will appeal to nutritionists and
dietitians, and to many other health professionals who work with women
in their childbearing years, including midwives, nurses and family
practioners. Each chapter includes a useful set of appendices covering
dietary requirements, nutritional composition of key foods and weight
gain guidelines, as well as application in practice sections and a
summary of key points.
