How to create a quick and effective meal plan for mom and baby?

For many new mothers, one of the main concerns is creating a nutritious meal plan for themselves during pregnancy, after childbirth, and while breastfeeding, as well as for their baby.

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According to MSc. Dr. Nguyen Thi To Thu - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City (District 5), ensuring proper nutrition is crucial for the development of the pregnancy, for both the mother and the baby after birth.

Establish a balanced meal structure.

"Understanding the importance of nutrition will help both mother and baby receive a balanced diet, ensuring a healthy pregnancy for the mother and better development for the baby in the early years of life," said Dr. Thu.

Suggesting that pregnant women refer to and use the nutritionally balanced meal plan software developed by Ajinomoto Vietnam, the Department of Maternal and Child Health, and the National Institute of Nutrition - under the Ministry of Health , Dr. Thu believes this is a practical tool to help mothers find suitable meals.

"The meal structure suggested by the software will help mothers combine all the necessary nutrient groups. If the software is widely used, meal structures will be more balanced, and babies following this diet will have easier access to fiber, reducing the risk of constipation," Dr. Thu emphasized.

MSc. Dr. Nguyen Thi To Thu, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City (District 5), introduces the software for pregnant women - Photo: HUU HANH

In addition, Dr. Thu also noted that this is a general meal plan, and if pregnant women have medical conditions, such as gestational diabetes, they should follow the advice or consult directly with a specialist doctor to adjust carbohydrate intake so that the total energy intake is appropriate for each individual.

The software provides diverse menus for both mother and baby at various stages - Photo: HUU HANH

Feel more confident when creating menus.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam, residing in Ho Chi Minh City, believes that a menu with 2,500 different dishes will help mothers worry less about finding suitable food for their babies, especially during the weaning stage or when babies transition to other developmental stages.

"Before taking care of my first child, I had to search online for baby recipes myself. However, because there was so much information online, I often felt overwhelmed. With this software, all the information is readily available and highly accurate, so I feel very reassured," she said.

During use, Ms. Tam said that the health tracking function for mother and baby is the most convenient. Simply entering the baby's weight, age in months, and the mother's weight allows for comprehensive monitoring of the baby's care.

"Regarding the menu for mothers and babies, I found the instructions detailed, the ingredients easy to find, and the prices reasonable, fitting my family's financial situation," she added.

The software was developed by Ajinomoto Vietnam Company, the Department of Maternal and Child Health, and the National Institute of Nutrition - under the Ministry of Health - Photo: HUU HANH

Ms. Tran Thi Hai Ha, who is currently raising two children—the older one is 27 months old and the younger one is only three days old—shares the same opinion.

She shared that preparing meals for her first child was a real headache. Whenever she had to find a recipe, she had to select from many different sources, sometimes not knowing how to combine ingredients appropriately to ensure a balanced and nutritious meal.

"When I was introduced to this tool, I found it very convenient because it provides ready-made menus with detailed cooking instructions, making it quick and easy to find suitable dishes for my baby. Thanks to this, I save a lot of time while still ensuring that my baby's menu is always diverse and nutritious," said Ms. Ha.

The software provides meal plans for mothers and babies, along with various health care tools.

Ms. Hai Ha shared that after trying the software, besides its eye-catching colors, she really liked how easy it was to use. The menu not only provides dishes for babies but also includes options for mothers.

"I find this software very effective, especially for busy families or those with little experience raising young children. Thanks to the software, my whole family, especially my eldest child, has a complete and suitable meal plan without me having to think too much. I will continue to use the software to better support the care of my children," she said.

A powerful tool to support healthcare workers.

Officially launched nationwide in 2020 to contribute to the goal of improving nutrition and health for mothers and children in Vietnam, the Maternal and Child Nutrition Program has now spread to all 63 provinces and cities nationwide, with over 19,000 healthcare workers and more than 1.3 million mothers accessing and using the program's content.

Ajinomoto Vietnam is continuing to work closely with local health departments, including coordinating with hospitals that have obstetrics and pediatrics departments, to facilitate access to and application of the program for beneficiaries in their daily health care and nutrition.

The University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City (District 5) is one of the medical facilities that has implemented the Maternal and Child Nutrition Program since 2021.

Information about the software is readily available at the hospital for easy access by expectant mothers - Photo: HUU HANH

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Dung, a social work specialist at the University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City (District 5), shared that during conversations with expectant mothers, she learned that they face significant difficulties in finding information to create a balanced nutritional menu for their babies.

"When we instructed them on how to use the software, the mothers really liked it because the menus were built according to the recommendations of the Ministry of Health, which are very safe. They felt reassured. The dishes are also diverse with 2,500 recipes for mothers to choose from according to each stage of their lives - during pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding, as well as the baby's development stage - from birth to under 5 years old," she said.

"This software has also become a 'powerful' tool to help nurses in their work, saving time and providing more detailed and systematic information during consultations with expectant mothers," she added.

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