Pre/postnatal Nutrition
Approximately 15% to 25% of women have iron deficiency during pregnancy. Being a vegetarian, that information would’ve been very helpful to know as I am more at risk of developing iron deficiency. And that’s not the only nutrient that pregnant women are more at risk of becoming deficient in: Vitamins A, C, D, E, K1, and B6, folate, choline, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc are also common. Whoa, that’s a problem! Especially since many pregnant women are not counseled on pre/postnatal nutrition. Taking a prenatal vitamin may not be enough. Fast forward to postpartum when our bodies have been depleted of nutrients and it’s trying to heal. Thinking back to…