Wednesday 24 September 2014

Take Care:
Generally, a baby’s health and development is determined by the mother’s health and diet. Proper nutrition during pregnancy is very important for the growth and good health of the baby. To avoid the complications during pregnancy, mothers need to eat well and exercise regularly. As a result, you would give birth to a happy and healthy baby. Normal birth-weight, increasing fetal brain development and reduced risks of birth defects are all directly linked to proper nutrition during pregnancy. During pregnancy, ‘eat healthy’ should be your motto as this gets you healthy which in return makes your baby healthy. If you are in a dilemma of what to eat and what not to eat, come let’s discuss some tips for maintaining proper nutrition during pregnancy.


Proper Nutrition During Pregnancy



Proper nutrition during pregnancy:

The conception and the subsequent weeks afterwards is the most crucial time when the organs and systems of the baby develop within. A lot of energy is required for this development of the baby which comes from the energy and nutrients in the mother’s circulation and around the lining of the womb. This is why it is very important for mother’s to take care of their health and maintain proper nutrition during pregnancy. The placenta is not formed during the early stages of pregnancy. So to protect the embryo from the deficiencies inherent in the mother’s circulation, an adequate amount of nutrients and energy is essential to be consumed. This consumption of nutrients can effectively prevent nausea, vomiting and cramps.

You need to eat foods rich in folic acid, such as oranges, green leafy vegetables, peanuts, beets, etc. to prevent neural tube birth defects in the baby. To ensure adequate oxygen for the baby, prevent anemia and also build resistance to stress and disease, a mother needs to consume iron rich products like grain products, green leafy vegetables, lean beef and pork, sardines, dried fruit and beans. To create a healthy baby, its necessary for a mother to intake prenatal vitamins as well which contain folic acid, iodine, iron, vitamin A, vitamin D, zinc and calcium. 1200mg of calcium is recommended for pregnant women per day which you can get from milk, cheese, pudding, yoghurt, salmon, broccoli, beans, and a calcium-enriched orange juice. Other than these, 10g of protein per day is another essential element. Protein sources include soy milk, cereals, seeds, meats, milk, and eggs. For baby as well as mother’s proper brain and nerve function, mothers also need to include vitamin B12 rich animal and soy products in their diet.

Avoiding the harmful:


To reduce the risk towards the development of the fetus, exposure to some substances needs to be avoided which includes food pathogens, toxic food components, canned food, alcohol, smoking, refrigerated products, uncooked fish, etc. Make sure pregnant women reheat ready-made food products thoroughly and also wash their fruits and vegetables thoroughly to avoid any risks. To improve maternal metabolism and prevent adverse outcomes, modification of lifestyle is an effective strategy. Maternal obesity can have significant impact on maternal metabolism and offspring development as it disrupts insulin resistance, fat oxidation and amino acid synthesis. Also, studies show that alcohol consumption can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome. Due to many unknown effects of even small amounts of alcohol consumption on pregnancy, mothers are advised not to consume even a little amount of alcohol.

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