Adequate protein intake is critical during pregnancy and lactation as your baby rapidly grows and develops. Protein is abundant in plant foods so you don’t have to look too far to ensure that you are getting enough during these periods of increased need.
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Folate Needs for Pregnancy
Folate is critical in supporting a healthy pregnancy and should be supplemented by all women who could become pregnant. Methylfolate is the active form of folate and is preferred to folic acid, which is the synthetic form. Recommendations for folate intake are 400 mcg prior to pregnancy, 600 mcg during, and 500 mcg while breastfeeding.
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