Among natural foods, the energy required by brain neurons is the highest in honey. If pregnant women drink a cup of honey water before going to bed, it has the effect of calming the nerves, which can alleviate the discomfort such as dreaminess and wakefulness, and improve the quality of sleep. In addition, when pregnant women drink water every morning and afternoon, if they put a few drops of honey in the water, they can relieve constipation and effectively prevent constipation and hemorrhoids.
2. Fruits and vegetables rich in VC-prevention of preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a serious complication that easily occurs in the third trimester, affecting the safety of pregnant women and fetuses. Experts surveyed the diets of hundreds of pre-eclampsia and healthy pregnant women and found that pregnant women who take less VC from food every day have lower levels of VC in their blood, and their chances of developing pre-eclampsia are 2-4 times that of healthy pregnant women. Therefore, experts suggest that you should pay attention to the intake of fresh vegetables and fruits rich in VC during pregnancy, and the daily intake should be no less than 85 mg.
3. Fish-avoid fetal brain dysplasia
Nutritionists point out that DHA contained in fish is an essential fatty acid, which plays an important role in the formation of fetal brain cell membranes. Some research experts have investigated tens of thousands of pregnant women and found that eating fish regularly after pregnancy is helpful to the growth and development of fetal brain cells. The more you eat, the less likely it is that the fetal brain will be stunted. If pregnant women don't eat fish during the whole pregnancy, the possibility of fetal brain dysplasia will increase 1/8. Experts suggest that pregnant women should eat 1-2 fish at least once a week to absorb enough DHA to meet the needs of fetal brain development. In addition, eating/kloc-0 fish per week during pregnancy can also help reduce the possibility of premature delivery.
5. Soybean sprouts-promoting the construction of fetal tissues and organs
The growth and development of fetus need protein, which is the most basic substance for the differentiation of fetal cells and the formation of organs, and it is just like building a solid building foundation for the growth of fetal body. Soybean sprouts are rich in protein necessary for the fetus, and can also be stored in pregnant women to supply the consumption during delivery and postpartum lactation, and at the same time can prevent postpartum hemorrhage and constipation and improve the quality of breast milk, so soybean sprouts are ideal vegetables for pregnant women.
6. Eggs-Promote the brain development of the fetus
Eggs contain comprehensive and balanced nutrients, and the seven nutrients can be almost completely utilized by the body. In particular, choline in egg yolk is called "memory element", which is very beneficial to the brain development of the baby and can also keep a good memory of pregnant women. Therefore, eggs are also an ideal food for pregnant women. In addition, the high-quality protein in eggs can be stored in pregnant women, which helps to improve the quality of breast milk after delivery. Remind that eating more eggs is beneficial to the health of pregnant women and fetuses, but not the more the better. It is advisable to eat 3-4 eggs a day to avoid increasing the burden on liver and kidney.
7. Wax gourd and watermelon-help eliminate edema of lower limbs
In the third trimester of pregnancy, due to the compression of the inferior vena cava, the blood return is blocked, and postural edema often appears in the ankle, but it usually disappears after rest. If the edema does not disappear after rest, or if the edema is serious and there is no other abnormality, it is called pregnancy edema. Winter melon is cold and sweet, rich in water, and can quench thirst and induce diuresis. If you cook soup with carp, it can reduce the edema of pregnant women's lower limbs. Watermelon has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, diuresis and detumescence. Regular consumption will increase the urine volume of pregnant women, thus discharging excess water in the body and helping to eliminate edema of lower limbs.
8. Apples-Promote brain development and prevent fetal malformation.
Apples are rich in zinc, which is closely related to human memory. Zinc is beneficial to the development of the hippocampus on the edge of fetal cerebral cortex and to the memory of the fetus, so apple is known as "educational fruit". Zinc deficiency in pregnant women will present a variety of zinc-related abnormalities, such as low fetal weight, stagnant development, congenital heart disease, multiple bone deformities and hypospadias when the central nervous system is damaged. Especially if the blood zinc level of pregnant women is very low, there will be serious consequences such as miscarriage or stillbirth. Pregnant women eat l-2 apples a day, which can meet the demand of zinc for the fetus.
9. kelp and iodized salt-avoid fetal mental retardation
When pregnant for 3-5 months, the brain development of the fetus needs to rely on the mother to supply sufficient thyroxine. If pregnant women lack iodine, the synthesis of thyroxine in the body will be affected, so that the fetus can not get the necessary thyroxine, leading to brain dysplasia and low IQ. Even if enough iodine is added after birth, it is difficult to correct the mental retardation caused by birth. Therefore, pregnant women must pay attention to iodine supplementation during pregnancy. In addition to the intake of iodized salt, it is best to supplement iodine-rich foods from food, especially in iodine-deficient areas. The common food is kelp, which contains the most iodine, and is the most ideal iodine supplement food for pregnant women. As long as you can eat kelp 1-2 times a week, you can meet the needs of fetal development.
10. Pumpkin-prevention and treatment of pregnancy edema and hypertension
Pumpkin flowers and fruits are extremely rich in nutrition. Eating pumpkin flowers and fruits for pregnant women can not only promote the development of fetal brain cells and enhance their vitality, but also prevent pregnancy complications such as edema and hypertension, promote blood coagulation and prevent postpartum hemorrhage. Take 500 grams of pumpkin and 60 grams of japonica rice and cook it into pumpkin porridge, which can promote the regeneration of liver and kidney cells and promote the recovery of appetite and physical strength after early pregnancy reaction.
1 1. sunflower seeds-reduce the risk of abortion
Sunflower seeds are rich in VE, and VE can promote the function of gonadotropic cells in the anterior pituitary gland, increase ovarian function, increase the number of follicles, increase luteal cells, enhance the role of progesterone, promote sperm production and enhance its vitality. VE is often used in medicine to treat infertility and threatened abortion, so tocopherol is named after it. If pregnant women lack VE, it is easy to cause fetal movement anxiety or it is not easy to get pregnant again after abortion. Eat more foods rich in VE during pregnancy, such as eating 2 spoonfuls of sunflower oil every day, which can meet the needs, help to prevent miscarriage and reduce the risk of miscarriage.
12. Fresh and sour fruit-preventing fetal neural tube malformation
Myrica rubra, strawberry, cherry, kiwi fruit, pomegranate and grape are all sour fruits. These fruits are rich in folic acid, which is a very important substance for the development of embryonic neural tubes. If folic acid is lacking during pregnancy, it will affect the development and formation of embryonic neural tubes, leading to spina bifida or anencephaly. Therefore, we should pay attention to eating more fresh and sour fruits in the first trimester to reduce the risk of neural tube malformation in the fetus.
13. celery-prevention and treatment of pregnancy-induced hypertension
Celery is rich in nutrients such as coriander glycoside, carotene, VC, nicotinic acid and mannitol, especially some nutrients in leaves are more abundant than celery stems, which have the functions of clearing away heat and cooling blood, waking up and diuresis, calming and lowering blood pressure. Regular consumption in the third trimester can help pregnant women lower their blood pressure, and also prevent and treat complications such as iron deficiency anemia and preeclampsia caused by pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome.
14. Potato-Relieve morning sickness.
Potato is rich in vitamin B6, which has antiemetic effect. The most prominent manifestations of pregnant women in the first trimester are nausea, vomiting and poor appetite, and eating little. If you eat more potatoes, you can help pregnant women to relieve the symptoms of greasy and vomiting. Potatoes are also health food to prevent and treat pregnancy-induced hypertension.
15. Walnut and Sesame-Preventing miscarriage and promoting fetal brain development
Walnut and sesame have the effects of invigorating qi and nourishing blood, and have the function of preventing miscarriage. In the first trimester, pregnant women have nausea, dislike fatty foods and don't even want to smell them. If pregnant women eat some walnuts and sesame seeds, which are rich in cephalin, lecithin and DHA, they will have the function of making up for lipids. Lipids are the main raw materials for the development of fetal brain cells, and once lacking, it will affect the development of nervous system. However, excessive consumption of walnuts and sesame seeds can easily lead to obesity. Eat 2-3 walnuts or drink 1-2 cups of sesame paste every day.
16. animal liver-avoiding iron deficiency anemia
The blood volume during pregnancy is higher than that before pregnancy, the blood is diluted, and pregnant women have physiological anemia, especially iron deficiency anemia caused by insufficient iron supplement. Pregnant women and fetuses need iron, and once lacking it, they are prone to anemia during pregnancy or premature delivery. Therefore, we must pay attention to the intake of iron-rich food during pregnancy. The liver iron content of various animals is high, but it can be eaten once a week. While eating these foods, it is best to eat foods rich in VC or fruit acid, such as lemon and orange, to increase the absorption rate of iron in the intestine.