Science speaks clearly. The future health of the baby depends on proper nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life.
The diet of expectant mothers can affect the development of individual organs, adjust the immune system, and increase or decrease the likelihood of developing chronic diseases that lead to lifelong health problems.
The optimal level of nutrients is crucial for the proper development of the baby. Nutrients ensure the proper functioning of cells, the development of organs and prepare the arrival of the baby in life after birth.
Proper nutrition opens the door to health and well-being during pregnancy. It supplies your body with energy to cope with pregnancy, helps protect you from health problems such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and anemia. And it also contributes to faster recovery after childbirth.
Vyvážená strava vám poskytuje dostatok energie na prekonanie únavy a zvládnutie náročných zmien počas tehotenstva. Udržuje hormonálnu rovnováhu, stabilizuje hladinu cukru v krvi, znižuje riziko zápalov a uľahčuje proces hojenia po pôrode.
Univerzálny návod na správnu výživu v tehotenstve neexistuje. Okrem toho, že sa potreby každej ženy v očakávaní môžu líšiť, rôznia sa aj potreby naprieč trimestrami.
At Mumo, we believe that regular nutrient testing during each trimester, followed by a nutrition plan tailored to you, is the key to a healthy and thriving pregnancy.
We focus on those nutrients for which there are direct and specific scientific studies with evidence that their deficiency can directly affect the course of pregnancy. We only recommend what is supported by science and what is confirmed by data.
During pregnancy, the need for vitamin A increases by 10-20%. This essential nutrient plays one of the most important roles in a child's development. It oversees the development of organs, including the skin, reproductive organs, bones and teeth, and supports immunity. It also helps reduce the risk of pregnancy anemia, infections and maternal night blindness. On the other hand, its excessive intake can endanger the development of the fetus.
Deficiency risks: vision disorders, skin problems, weakened immunity
Iron is responsible for the formation of hemoglobin, a protein contained in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues of the body. It also participates in the formation of another protein - myoglobin, which in turn helps the muscles in maintaining sufficient oxygen reserves. In addition, it helps the detoxification of the body, the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters, as well as the metabolism of various compounds necessary for overall health. Iron levels are measured by determining the concentration of the free receptor for transferrin, the levels of which are not affected by pregnancy itself.
Deficiency risks: anemia
Selenium is one of the basic building blocks in the formation and development of a child. It protects cells from oxidative stress, supervises the metabolism of thyroid hormones and the function of the immune system, but also keeps watch over important processes such as DNA maintenance and cell regulation. It protects a pregnant woman from dangerous free radicals, supports the immune system and reduces the risk of premature birth.
Deficiency risks: disorders of thyroid function, greater susceptibility to infections
A sufficient level of vitamin D is extremely important during pregnancy for many processes in the body. It contributes to the overall growth and development of the fetus, bone development and support of the immune system. Vitamin D is involved in the metabolism of calcium and regulates its amount in the body. Adequate levels of vitamin D can reduce the risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, low birth weight, and premature birth.
Deficiency risks: fetal bone development disorders, preeclampsia, low birth weight
During pregnancy, zinc is irreplaceable for the health of both the mother and the fetus. It is often associated with strong immunity, but it can do much more. It oversees DNA synthesis and cell growth, which is extremely important for the baby's development. It is also involved in metabolism, hormone regulation, bone development and wound healing, and its supplementation is associated with a lower risk of premature birth. Lack of zinc prevents sufficient absorption of vitamin A.
Deficiency risks: weakened immunity, risk of premature birth
An increased level of homocysteine is a flashing light in pregnancy. This amino acid is created in the body after consuming proteins, mostly of animal origin. A too high increase in homocysteine levels is not good for your blood vessels or your heart and can be a sign of dangerous preeclampsia. An increased amount of homocysteine can also be related to a deficiency of vitamins B6, B9 and B12.
Risks of elevated levels: preeclampsia, impaired fetal nutrition
An increased level of homocysteine is a flashing light in pregnancy. This amino acid is created in the body after consuming proteins, mostly of animal origin. A too high increase in homocysteine levels is not good for your blood vessels or your heart and can be a sign of dangerous preeclampsia. An increased amount of homocysteine can also be related to a deficiency of vitamins B6, B9 and B12.
Risks of elevated levels: preeclampsia, impaired fetal nutrition
Mumo analyzes a small drop of blood from your finger and creates a tailor-made nutritional plan - from tasty recipes to a selection of pregnancy supplements in the purest and highest quality form.
From the comfort of your home, in every stage of your pregnancy.
Until recently, we lacked relevant information on the levels of individual nutrients during pregnancy in the European population of women. Until now, the World Health Organization reported information about the deficit of important nutrients, which dominantly came from developing countries, where there is a lack of quality food. Recently, some large clinical studies have revealed an unexpectedly high number of pregnant women in Europe who suffer from a deficiency of some important nutrients.
You will surely be surprised that up to four large tubes of blood would have to be taken from you for a classic blood test. Four small drops are enough for us and the withdrawal is painless.
A dried blood spot is a very accurate sampling method. After the blood is taken, it is allowed to dry on a special paper, where it is preserved. This process prevents the sample from breaking down and keeps it more stable for a longer period of time. umožňuje pohodlný a stabilný transport, skladovanie a manipuláciu s krvnými vzorkami a zároveň zabezpečuje dlhšiu trvanlivosť vzorky. Moderné technológie zabezpečujú vyšetrenie vybraných parametrov z veľmi malého objemu krvi.
Výsledky analýzy krvi vám zašleme do 30 dní. Budeme však robiť všetko pre to, aby sme to stihli čo najskôr.
Mumo analyzes and evaluates your blood sample in a certified European laboratory. The whole process is of course anonymized. Based on the results of your tests, i.e. the current state of nutrients in the blood, we will provide you with a tailor-made plan, according to your current needs with regard to the stage of pregnancy.
In addition to a precise and comprehensible interpretation of your results, you will receive a nutritional plan that will be built taking into account the current level of nutrients in your body. Mumo care also includes tips and advice on how to get the most out of your diet for yourself and your baby, or a book of quick, tasty and extra nutritious recipes. You will also get an explanation of deeper connections about diet during pregnancy and its impact on the health of the mother and the baby. So that you know how to give yourself and your treasure only the best.
Our nutrition program is backed by data, science and top experts. Its development took two years, and during this time we identified several problems that pregnant women suffer from. One of them is nutritional malnutrition, i.e. lack of nutrients, which affects up to 70% of expectant mothers.
Quality supplements are one way to supply the body with missing vitamins and minerals. However, their intake in a fragile period, as pregnancy undoubtedly is, should always be consulted with the attending physician. It is also important to respond to the needs of the body and take supplements in a targeted manner. This means only those vitamins and minerals that the body really lacks. It often happens to pregnant women that while they lack one vitamin, they have too much of another, which can harm both them and the unborn baby.
Yes. We have identified the vitamins and minerals that are most important during pregnancy and translated them into top quality supplements. If your tests show that you are deficient in a certain nutrient, you can bring its levels to optimal levels with our supplements. However, do not forget that the alpha and omega during pregnancy is a nutritionally varied and rich diet. It is the fuel that drives the miracle of life.
Samozrejme. V Mumo nás zaujímajú všetky vaše potravinové alergie a intolerancie, ktoré zahrnieme do vášho nutričného plánu. Okrem toho sa dozviete aj to, aké majú takéto stravovacie obmedzenia vplyv na vstrebávanie vitamínov a minerálov, ako aj iné zaujímavé spojitosti.
Yes. Mumo also thinks about vegans and vegetarians and takes these nutritional preferences into account in the nutritional plan. Whether in dietary recommendations or our varied recipes.
Mumo is available in English and Slovak. We're working on more languages soon.