.>>As for nutition, and I hope there are some nutritionists to respond, the
needs of
>>nursing and pregnancy will be met... even at a cost to the mother so...it is
>>in her best interest to eat well so that she have the resourses to run her
>>own body.

First, let me say that I encourage moms to continue bf while pregnant
unless they have a history of spontaneous abortion or their physician has
ruled out sexual intercourse due to a risk factor...

But I must point out that while during LACTATION the needs of the baby will
be met even at a cost to mother, this is NOT true for PREGNANCY.  On a
hierarchical scale, pregnant moms come before fetuses for most nutrients.
So, it is imperative to the health of the fetus that the mom be
super-nourished, with a very healthful diet and prenatal vitamin and
mineral supplement every day.

Finite supply of nutrients---> first to nursing child-----> then to
mom-----> last to fetus

It's do-able, but the best outcome demands careful attention to diet.
Also, of course, a good diet will boost the mother's immune system, and
here again there may be effects on the fetus if the maternal immunities are
compromised.

Arly Helm (BA, MS, Nutrition and Food Sciences)

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