How to Stimulate Child Brain Development during Pregnancy

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Stimulate child brain development during pregnancy by following nutrition rich brain food.

Motherhood! A feeling out of this world, a blessing – which can’t be put into words. Being a mother brings out a new perspective to life, a better version of us. At the same time, it also makes us responsible, for the tiny life springing inside us. From the time two positive lines show striking red till the baby comes into the motherly embrace, life changes drastically.

Our focus turns to the well-being of the baby – developmental or nutritional. We strive to give the best of everything to our children, be it schools, food, clothes, lifestyle, and more. A well-balanced diet, health chart parameters, and child brain development are every mother’s top priority.

But do you know a baby’s brain starts progressing from conception itself? A reason expecting mothers must concentrate more on a healthy nutritional diet. During pregnancy, our body goes through many changes to accommodate the baby’s needs and development. These needs can be fulfilled by a nutrition-rich diet during pregnancy.

Child Brain Development – Understanding the Need for Brain Food

Many experts believe that the first few years are crucial for a child’s brain development. Almost 90% of the brain develops by the age of 2 years. Our brain as we all know is made of neurons, hundreds and thousands of neurons. The brain never stops the dynamic process of development. Hence, the nutritional requirements of a brain should be maintained well during this stage.

This is the time when baby starts understanding the world around them and learning new concepts. Recognizes the surroundings and makes connections. Most of the child’s energy is consumed by the brain at this stage. A nutrition-rich diet such as DHA and micro-nutrients helps boost balanced growth. However, an early start of a healthy diet during pregnancy helps in the later stages of growth.

Best Nutritional Food for Baby’s Brain Development

As mentioned above a diet rich in DHA and micro-nutrients like vitamin E, and minerals are a must during pregnancy. Which includes –

  • Green leafy vegetables,
  • Fruits and vegetables,
  • Fatty acids,
  • Milk and dairy products,
  • Proteins – lentils and chicken,
  • Whole-grains, and
  • Nuts.

Researchers have many theories to fulfill fetal developmental requirements in the mother’s body. The food intake during pregnancy passes on to the fetus (read baby). Hence, it is pivotal to have the right balanced food – including brain food.

A Healthy Mother Makes a Healthy Baby!

Who wouldn’t agree to this? Happy healthy mothers make healthy babies. And do you know around 70% of a child’s brain development occurs in the mother’s womb?

Also, read about the significance of Gut health during pregnancy, here.

But is our daily need for nutrition fulfilled by food alone? The answer is – NO! The majority of pregnant women in India are diagnosed – with nutrition deficiency. Not that they are malnourished, but nutrition deficient! There is a difference between the two – nutrition deficiency is when we are having a proper diet, but are not able to get the balance of nutrition from it.

During my pregnancy term, I was prescribed a High Protein Diet (HPD), for the reason my food intake was not able to take care of my body’s protein requirements.

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Nutritional Supplement Needs during Pregnancy – Feed IQ

As mentioned above our nutrition provides a growth platform for the baby, during pregnancy and also post-delivery. In my quest to find the best health supplement that provides a nutritional boost to the body, SimMom IQ+ came to the rescue. However, when purchasing any supplement you must check the ingredients and reviews for the product to be aware of what you’re taking. For someone who struggles to take these in tablet form, a great alternative would be something similar to these private-label gummies which are chewable.

SimMom IQ+ is enriched with an IQ Feed diet – which comprises DHA and vitamin E, minerals, Iron, etc. Folic acid is the most important prenatal vitamin that supports brain function in the baby during pregnancy. Proteins are the central function of a baby’s growth. Fats & Carbohydrates are the Energy powerhouse for mothers and babies. Antioxidants bring immunity through the right oxidation of vitamins and minerals in the body. Fibre aids in better digestion in the mother’s body.

A Feed IQ nutritional supplement helps in balancing the body requirements of pregnant and lactating mothers. A balanced diet and healthy nutrition reduce the pre-term delivery chances drastically. It helps in aiding the full-term growth of the fetus (baby). A correct mix of brain nutrients and proteins helps in a baby’s brain development right from the beginning.

‘You Never Know a Life; Until It Grows Inside You’

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In a Mother’s endeavor to achieve the best for their babies, nutrition is just one of the things that go around and comes back on a happy note. A healthy baby is the mother’s biggest pride. Right balanced nutrition during pregnancy, assures of safe pregnancy and a healthy baby.

Also, read about the Activities that can help in Cognitive Development in Children, here.


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