Caloric and Nutrient Needs for Twin Baby

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00:00HOW TO MEET INCREASED CALORIC AND NUTRENT NEED

00:02Nutrition for Twin Pregnancy Nutrition plays a crucial role in a twin

00:06pregnancy.

00:07Unlike a single-term pregnancy, carrying twins means your body needs significantly more calories

00:11and nutrients.

00:13Proper nutrition ensures you can support the extra demand on your body while providing

00:17essential nutrients for both babies.

00:19These help prevent low birth weight, premature birth, and maternal deficiencies.

00:23Meeting increased caloric need is essential.

00:25During a twin pregnancy, you need about 600-800 extra calories per day.

00:30Focus on nutrient-dense foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, thin protein, and

00:34healthy fats.

00:35Don't forget high-calorie snacks like nuts, yogurt, and cheese to meet your daily intake.

00:40Key nutrients are vital.

00:41Ensure you get enough protein, iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, and folate.

00:46Protein supports fetal growth, iron prevents anemia, calcium builds strong bones, omega-3

00:50aids brain development, and folate prevents birth defects.

00:53Maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle with regular physical activity, stress management,

00:57and adequate sleep to support your pregnancy.