​The Six 'P's for a Healthy Pregnancy
The Six 'P's for a Healthy Pregnancy

'Physicality' or the importance of staying active during pregnancy, ​is one of the six 'P's essential for a healthy pregnancy.

​The 6P model

The main goal in HELMS (Healthy Early Life Moments in Singapore) is to help you optimize your metabolic health. One of the key components in this journey is to develop a healthy eating mindset and good dietary habits.

In order to identify the components of nutrition that you can adopt, we present to you the 6P model. The 6P was designed based on the concept of mental model which provides a framework for self-awareness, self-evaluation and self-education.

The 6P consists of:

1. Portion

2. Proportion

3. Pleasure

4. Phase

5. Physicality

6. Psychology

Ref: J22

More tips for a healthy pregnancy:

How to Exercise Safely During Pregnancy

Weight Gain During Pregnancy: How Much Is Considered Healthy?

Screening During Pregnancy: What To Know For All Trimesters

Depression During Pregnancy: Tips To Cope

Top Foods and Supplements for Pregnancy

10 Tips for Good Sleep During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Week 1 to Week 40: A Complete Guide by KKH

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