Proper nutrition during pregnancy

In pregnancy, women are often considered that, since another person is growing and developing in their body, which needs different vitamins and microelements, that is, there is much more, especially protein.

In part, they are right: vitamins and trace elements and nutrients, and the truth is needed more, but not enough to earn obesity during pregnancy. Moreover: excessive consumption of food can cause a large weight of the fetus. And this provokes various complications during childbirth (weakness of labor, trauma and gaps in the birth canal, fetal injury during childbirth and even death). Therefore it is very important to control the weight gain during pregnancy.

But for some women, the fear of gaining weight is stronger than common sense and concern for the future child. But when pregnancy is contraindicated, any diet and starvation. This can cause a delay in fetal development of the fetus , newborn's malnutrition and serious problems not only with its immune system, but also with the proper functioning of various organs and tissues of the child.

Proper nutrition during pregnancy (first 20 weeks)

In the first trimester of pregnancy, especially with toxicosis, in pregnant women it is important to limit the intake of protein (up to 100 g per day). Food should contain more fresh vegetables and fruits, but its caloric content should not exceed the norm before pregnancy (up to 350 g), do not contain too much digestible carbohydrates. You can not abuse fried, spicy, too fatty food.

During the first half of pregnancy weight gain should not exceed 2.5 kg, since at that time only the laying and development of the main organs and tissues takes place, and their growth, in general, goes not even in the second half, but in the third trimester of pregnancy . In the second half of pregnancy a woman can gain weight up to 10 kg.

Rational nutrition during pregnancy (in the second half)

Especially important is proper nutrition in the second half of pregnancy, when the toxicosis ends and the woman's appetite increases. It is important not only the correct quantitative, but also the qualitative ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

1. The norm of protein in the second half of pregnancy is up to 120 g, but half of them should be proteins of dairy products and vegetable proteins.
2. The norm of carbohydrates in the second half of pregnancy is 350-400 g, again it is worth remembering the limitation of sugar and digestible carbohydrates.
3. The norm of fats in pregnancy is up to 80 g, not less than a third - of plant origin. Some precursors of vitamins, for example, vitamin A are found in plant foods (carotene in carrots). Proper nutrition during pregnancy includes a menu of carrots, and its carotenes without fats are not digested, because they are better to eat stewed with fats.

Healthy nutrition in pregnancy

Balanced healthy nutrition during pregnancy should be properly selected for the content of vitamins and trace elements.

One of the most necessary vitamins for pregnant women is vitamin E (one of its names is anti-sterile, since it ensures normal development of eggs and sperm, normal fertilization, development of the embryo and prevents miscarriages in the early stages). The daily norm - 15-20 mg, is contained mainly in fats of animal and vegetable origin.

Vitamin C protects the cells of the body from damage and is needed for normal work of the body's defenses, its norm is 100-200 mg per day. Therefore, it is important to consume a large amount of fresh fruits that contain it. One amendment - to reduce the allergy of the body to pregnant, especially in the third trimester, you can not eat vegetables and fruits that do not grow in the women's homes.

It is clear that all vitamins are needed: B vitamins and folic acid are responsible for the development of the nervous system and are found in plant foods, especially cereals, fresh vegetables and fruits, herbs, vitamin D is responsible for the bones of the skeleton and is found in animal fats.

In addition to vitamins, a pregnant woman in the third trimester of pregnancy needs calcium for the bones of the child's skeleton, and if it is not enough, it will be "washed out" of the teeth and bones of the mother. Many calcium contain dairy products, cabbage and nuts, which will be correctly included in nutrition during pregnancy.

There are also restrictions in the diet of pregnant women: it is not recommended to drink coffee and strong tea, products with dyes, alcohol is completely banned!