Core Recommendations of The Chinese Dietary Guidelines for Pregnant and Lactating Women (2022)

Core Recommendations of Dietary Guidelines for Pre-pregnancy and Pregnant Women:

·Adjust pre-pregnancy weight to the normal range, and ensure appropriate weight gain during pregnancy.

·Eat iron-rich foods regularly, choose iodized salt, and replenish folic acid and vitamin D reasonably.

·For those with severe morning sickness, eat smaller meals frequently, and ensure intake of foods containing the necessary amount of carbohydrates.

·In the second and third trimesters, moderately increase intake of milk, fish, poultry, eggs, and lean meat.

·Engage in regular outdoor physical activities, abstain from smoking and alcohol, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

·Nurture new life joyfully, and actively prepare for breastfeeding.

Core Recommendations of Dietary Guidelines for Lactating Women:

·During the postpartum confinement period, eat a variety of foods but not in excess, and maintain balanced nutrition throughout the entire breastfeeding period.

·Moderately increase intake of animal-based foods and seafood rich in high-quality protein and vitamin A, choose iodized salt, and replenish vitamin D reasonably.

·Get family support, maintain a pleasant mood, have adequate sleep, and persist in breastfeeding.

·Increase physical activities to promote postpartum recovery to a healthy weight.

·Drink more soup and water, limit strong tea and coffee, and abstain from smoking and alcohol.