Title: Diet During Pregnancy The Nest
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2- Pregnancy
- A period of great physiological as well as
psychological change for a woman. She has to - Maintain her health at optimum level to prepare
for delivery and lactation - Provide good nutrition for the development of the
foetus. - Produce adequate nutrients so that maternal
stores do not get depleted - Produce sufficient milk to nourish her child
after birth. - Stages of Growth
- First trimester the rate of growth of the
foetus is slow. Mother is unable to eat well due
to the morning sickness.
3Next two trimesters foetus grows rapidly and
hence nutritional needs for the formation of new
tissues is increased.
Apart from the increase in foetal tissue there is
an increase in maternal tissues like mammary
glands and tissues supporting the foetus like
placenta.
A term neonate will have adequate stores of iron,
protein, vitamin C and other vitamins. Otherwise,
the foetus will have intrauterine growth
retardation.
A well balanced diet that is high in fiber,
carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and
low in saturated fats will help a mother to stay
fit and supply the foetus with all the essential
nutrients for healthy development
A good diet is inclusive of proteins,
carbohydrates, minerals, fats, vitamins and good
amount of water.
Protein
A good intake of protein in regular diet aids in
cell growth and blood production.
Pulses like rajma, chana, sprouts, peanut,
tofu,fish, lean meat, poultry, egg whites, nuts,
skimmed milk and its products are all rich in
protein Carbohydrates
4- Food with carbohydrates helps to produce energy
that is necessary for the body. - Rice, ragi,wheat,barley,jowar,potatoes,cereals,
fruits and vegetables are good sources of
carbohydrates. - Calcium
- Food rich in calcium is a must during pregnancy
that aid in developing strong bones and teeth. - It also helps in muscle contraction and proper
nerve functioning. - Ragi, Milk, cheese, curd, egg, fish, green leafy
vegetables, nuts,sesame,rajma and chana are rich
sources of calcium. - Calcium intake is very important during
pregnancy, as the baby demands a high supply of
calcium. So it is necessary for the mother to
increase the intake of calcium to prevent the
loss of calcium from her own bones. -
5- Calcium intake is very important during
pregnancy, as the baby demands a high supply of
calcium. So it is necessary for the mother to
increase the intake of calcium to prevent the
loss of calcium from her own bones. - Iron
- A good intake of iron helps in the production of
red blood cells that keeps anemia at bay. - Lean red meat,egg, green leafy vegetables,
lentils,sesame seeds,rajma,almonds,figs,wheat
germ,wheat bran and iron fortified whole grain
cereals supply a lot of iron to the body. - Vegetables like drumsticks and beetroots are also
rich in iron.Citrus fruits like sweet
lime,orange,lemon,amla helps in the iron
absorption.
6- Vitamin C
- Citrus fruits, broccoli, tomatoes, fortified
fruit juices carry vitamin c that is required for
healthy gums, teeth and strong bones. - Vitamin B6
- Food rich with vitamin B6 like liver,fish,nuts,pea
nuts,wheat germ,wheat bran and whole grain
cereals and bananas supply this type of vitamin
for the body. - Vitamin B12
- This vitamin helps in the formation of red blood
cells and helps to keep the nervous system
healthy. - Meat, fish, poultry and milk provide this
vitamin.
7- Folic acid
- Green leafy vegetables, dark yellow fruits and
vegetables, peas, beans and nuts are all rich in
folic acid that helps a lot in blood and protein
production and effective enzyme production. - Folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects that
occur during the early stages of pregnancy. Hence
a good amount of folic acid is necessary for the
body before pregnancy and during the early weeks
of pregnancy. - MORNING SICKNESS
- A common complaint especially early in pregnancy.
Try these suggestions and see what works for you - Eat 5 or 6 small meals a day. Try to eat
something every few hours because you may feel
sick when youre really hungry. - Avoid greasy or fried foods, as these take longer
to digest.
8- If the smell of cooking makes you uneasy, ask
someone else to cook while you are out of the
house or try eating foods such as sandwiches,
cereal, curd, nuts, biscuits and crackers or
fruit. Dont lie down right after you eat. - Keep a snack like crackers or dry cereal by your
bed and eat a little if you wake up in the night
or before you get up in the morning. - Be sure to drink juice, water, fruit smoothies,
milk or soup if you cant eat solid food. - Food To Be Avoided During Pregnancy
- No amount of alcohol or smoking is advisable
during pregnancy. The pregnant mother has to
strictly keep away from them. - Excess of carbonated drinks and caffeine should
be avoided. - Unpasteurized cheese and milk
9- Raw eggs and food containing raw eggs
- Undercooked or raw meat, liver,fish and processed
meat - Fish that has high mercury content in them like
shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish are
to be avoided.
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