Optimal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation

  • Irene L Labuschagne Stellenbosch University
  • T S Ackerberg Stellenbosch University
  • Martani J Lombard Stellenbosch University
Keywords: Pregnancy, lactation, breastfeeding, nutrition, Dietary Reference Intakes

Abstract

A healthy diet before, during, and after pregnancy improves maternal health,and decreases the risk of pregnancy complications, birth defects, and chronic diseases in children in later adulthood.

Author Biographies

Irene L Labuschagne, Stellenbosch University
BScDietetics Nutrition Information Centre Stellenbosch University
T S Ackerberg, Stellenbosch University
BScDietetics Nutrition Information Centre Stellenbosch University
Martani J Lombard, Stellenbosch University
PhD Nutrition Information Centre Stellenbosch University NICUS Manager / Registered Dietician Division of Human Nutrition Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences Stellenbosch University
Issue
Vol 16 No 1 (2012)
Section
Nutrition
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