[Nutrition in pregnancy]

Review about during pregnancy. Nutrition of a pregnant woman has to cover the maternal need of energy and additionally the stuff for the fetus as preconditions for its growth. In the trimester an extra intake of 15 grams protein is necessary, but no one of fat and carbohydrates. An increase of 400-500 mg Calcium, 10 mg fernum and vitamins A, B1, B2 and C is very important. Smoking, alcohol and drug abuse may be injurious to the fetus. Passive smoking of the mothers, therefore automatically of the fetus, too, is harmful for the fetus. Our recommendations for nutrition of pregnant women demonstrate, that feeding during pregnancy is simple.