Preparing for Your Little One: Why Pre-Pregnancy Nutrition Matters

The journey to motherhood is truly exciting, filled with hope, joy, and anticipation. If you’re trying to conceive, you’re most likely thinking about names to call your bundle of joy, or perhaps picturing the colors to paint your nursery room with. But aside from these, one of the essential steps you can take as early as now, even before a positive pregnancy test, is to nourish your body. Filling it up with nutrient reserves even before conception creates the best possible environment for a healthy pregnancy journey from day one.

Folic Acid: Fueling Your Baby’s Healthy Development

When we talk about pre-pregnancy nutrition, folic acid is always at the top of the list. This vital B vitamin is crucial for the development of your baby’s neural tube, which eventually forms their brain and spinal cord. The critical window for this development occurs in the very first few weeks of pregnancy, often before you even know that you’re actually pregnant!

That’s why experts strongly recommend that those trying to conceive start taking folic acid at least one month before conception. While foods like leafy greens, legumes, eggs, and citrus fruits are great sources of folic acid, getting the recommended 400-600 micrograms (mcg) consistently through diet alone can be challenging. Our tip? Easily incorporate folic acid into your diet by adding milk specially designed to equip your pre-pregnancy (and eventually, pregnancy!) needs. This includes ensuring that your body has sufficient folic acid reserves that are vital for your baby’s initial development stage. 

Calcium: Strengthening Your Foundation

Another essential nutrient you must be on the lookout for while trying to conceive is calcium. Often associated with strong bones, this is certainly true for you and your future little one. During pregnancy, your baby will draw heavily on your calcium to build their own growing skeletal system. So if you’re calcium reserves aren’t adequate before you conceive, you may potentially leave your own bones vulnerable.

By focusing on your calcium intake even before pregnancy starts, you can build up your own “bank” to support your own, and eventually your baby’s calcium needs for strong and healthy bones. Dairy products, such as yogurt and cheese are a good start. But just like with folic acid, relying on just whole foods may not be enough to meet the daily 1500-2000 milligrams (mg) recommended requirement consistently. So, to help supplement your prenatal calcium needs, a specially formulated pregnancy milk is great to have by your side!

Bonina®: Your Supportive Partner in Nutrition

Preparing to welcome your little one is much like getting your home ready for a special guest. You wouldn’t wait until they’re at the door before you start cleaning; you’d prepare in advance. In the same way, as you’re trying to conceive it’s important that you ensure your body’s getting the optimal nutrition. However, as you go about your day, balancing work, family, and daily routines, consistently hitting every nutrient target through whole foods alone can sometimes be extra difficult. But don’t worry! Daily nutrition gaps are common, even with the best plans and intentions.

This is where Bonina® Maternal Milk especially stands out. Bonina® is specially formulated to be a practical and accessible way for women trying to conceive. Bonina® ensures that you’re meeting those crucial folic acid and calcium needs before pregnancy even begins. With its Triple Boost Formula, it understands the many changes in the pregnancy journey kaya tumutulong ito sa Laban ni Mommy para sa Tamang Paglaki ni Baby. Together with a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, Bonina® is a reliable daily supplement that fills those nutrition gaps, while complementing your regular meals with its delicious vanilla flavor.

By taking one serving per morning and evening, you’re taking a simple yet impactful step to build a strong nutritional foundation for your future pregnancy. Packed with other essential vitamins and minerals like vitamins A, D, C, E, iron, protein, and zinc, Bonina® helps prepare your body optimally for the incredible journey ahead. Each glass is not just another drink, but a love letter for you and your little one, nurturing a healthy future together.