How does Celiac Disease Affect Pregnancy?
-Undiagnosed or untreated celiac disease is linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, including miscarriages, preterm birth, and low birth weight.
-It is imperative that a gluten-free diet is followed before, during, and after birth.
-It is also recommended that women reach an ideal nutritional state before pregnancy to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
-A gluten-free prenatal vitamin/supplementation can be started as soon as pregnancy is considered.
-The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advocates a healthy, diverse diet which fulfills the daily recommendations of the vitamins, nutrients, and minerals needed in pregnancy.
The following nutrients are recommended during pregnany: The following gluten-free products are sources of these nutrients:
-It is also recommended that women reach an ideal nutritional state before pregnancy to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
-A gluten-free prenatal vitamin/supplementation can be started as soon as pregnancy is considered.
-The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advocates a healthy, diverse diet which fulfills the daily recommendations of the vitamins, nutrients, and minerals needed in pregnancy.
The following nutrients are recommended during pregnany: The following gluten-free products are sources of these nutrients:
Calcium
Iron
Vitamin A & Beta Carotene
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Folate/Folic Acid (Reduces the risk of neural tube defects)
Milk, (Yoplait) yogurt, juices
Lean red meat, spinach, dry beans & peas
Dark, leafy greens, carrots, broccoli, pumpkin
Broccoli, tomatoes, bell peppers, green beans, strawberries
Vitamin D fortified milk, sunlight
Beef, pork, ham, bananas
Unprocessed meat, poultry, milk
Green, leafy vegetables, whole gluten-free grain, legumes, nuts
Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy
-Raw meat
-Raw dairy products
-Raw eggs
-Raw seafood
-Fish with mercury
-Raw dairy products
-Raw eggs
-Raw seafood
-Fish with mercury
-Store-bought sushi
-Pre-prepared or pre-packaged salads
-Soft and semi-soft cheese (brie, ricotta, blue cheese)
-Limit caffeine intake
-Pre-prepared or pre-packaged salads
-Soft and semi-soft cheese (brie, ricotta, blue cheese)
-Limit caffeine intake
ACOG (2010). Nutrition during Pregnancy. American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Retrieved July 27, 2011, from http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp001.cfm
Dennis, M. (2011). Maximizing Nutrition for Pregnancy. National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Retrieved July 27, 2011, from http://www.celiaccentral.org/Education/Women-s-Health/Nutrition-Pregnancy/439/
NSW Food Authority (2011). Foods to Eat or Avoid When Pregnant. NSW Food Authority. Retrieved July 27, 2011, from http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumers/life-events-and-food/pregnancy/pregnancy-table/
