PREGNANCY - BREASTFEEDING

It is important to take care of yourintestinal microbiotaAndvaginalduring pregnancy, thanks to a cure ofprobiotics(or food supplements). This will allow the baby to receive a capital of good bacteria. Indeed, in the mother's womb, the baby's digestive tract is sterile. It is during childbirth and the days that follow that the progressive colonization of the digestive tract by billions of bacteria takes place. The construction of the child's intestinal microbiota takes place during the first 3 years of life.The development of this intestinal flora depends on the baby's diet, but also the mother's flora. You will therefore have understood, taking probiotics during thepregnancyand more particularly during the last trimester, will therefore have a beneficial impact on the intestinal flora of the mother and therefore that of the child! Probiotics will also limit the appearance of digestive disorders, strengthen the immune system and limit the risk of gestational diabetes in the mother-to-be. Some of them are also subject to mycoses andcystitisduring this period. To prevent them, they can start a course of probiotics dedicated tovaginal flora(or commonly called pregnancy food supplements) targeted to maintain a balanced vaginal ecosystem and strengthen its barrier effect against vaginal and urinary infections. At DIJO, our food supplements useful during pregnancy are made in France and come from a short circuit in order to guarantee the freshness and quality of our products. We are also committed to offering probiotics guaranteed GMO-free, Vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free to support you serenely throughout your pregnancy.

During pregnancy, it is advisable to avoid:

- Raw or undercooked meat: Risk of toxoplasmosis and salmonellosis.
- High-mercury fish: Limit tuna, salmon and swordfish.
- Unpasteurized dairy products: Avoid unpasteurized soft cheeses to prevent listeriosis.
- Raw or undercooked eggs: Risk of salmonellosis.
- Excess caffeine: Limit to about 200 mg per day.
-Alcohol: To be avoided completely.
- Processed foods high in sugar: Limit sweets and saturated fats.
- Sausages and cold meats: Risk of bacterial contamination.

Maintaining a balanced diet is important for the health of both mother and baby.

Taking dietary supplements during pregnancy is entirely possible but requires medical advice. Self-medication should be avoided in general and even more so during this period. Pregnancy can cause minor daily ailments and certain dietary supplements can help relieve them. But not just any! Anses (National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety) has warned against multiplying sources of vitamins and minerals, in the absence of established needs. During pregnancy, it is customary to take prenatal vitamins or an iron-based dietary supplement, at the request of the doctor or midwife. For the rest, at the risk of repeating ourselves, dietary supplements, such as probiotics, are possible but only on medical advice!