Everyone knows that nutrition is very important during pregnancy. After all, the size and health of the baby after birth are determined by the development status in the mother's belly. Therefore, it is very important for pregnant mothers to get sufficient nutrition, but it is also important to understand that at different stages of pregnancy, the fetal development status is different, and the nutrients needed are naturally different. It must be supplemented according to the actual needs of the body.
If you want your fetus to grow faster, how should pregnant women supplement their nutrition?
1. Eat more whole grains, especially sweet potatoes.
Whole grains are rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility and make it easier to feel full. It can reduce the number of meals for pregnant women and extend the time between meals, especially sweet potatoes, which can promote fetal development and have obvious effects on fetal growth.
Coarse grains include corn, purple sweet potatoes, peanuts, potatoes, pumpkins, taro, yams, etc. , rich in nutrients and comprehensive.
2. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
It is enough for pregnant women to eat meat to meet their normal needs. Don't overeat. Excessive meat intake will only cause more and more fat to accumulate in the stomach of pregnant women. Pregnant women usually eat more fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins, fiber, and various mineral components, which are beneficial to the development of the fetus. If pregnant women eat more in this regard, they will eat less meat staple food, thus achieving the effect of weight loss virtually.
3. Eat less unhealthy food. Pregnant women should avoid greasy, fried, high-energy, high-sugar foods and fruits. Pregnant women should not consume it. This type of food will only make pregnant women gain too much weight.
On the contrary, when pregnant women cook, they should use less oil and try to steam, boil, stir-fry and stew as much as possible. The food will be lighter and less greasy.
Iron is also important for mothers and babies in the third trimester. Babies are prone to anemia in infancy if their iron intake is insufficient. Growth retardation, pregnant women may also develop iron deficiency anemia, and they are prone to shortness of breath and dizziness.
Heavy bleeding during childbirth is difficult to recover from. Therefore, we should also pay attention to the intake of iron. Iron is mainly found in lean meat, seafood, animal liver, etc. At the same time, you should also pay attention to eating more fruits rich in vitamin C to promote iron absorption.
It can be seen that the development of the fetus is not a static and balanced forward movement. The fetus develops fastest between 29 and 36 weeks of pregnancy. At this time, it is necessary to ensure adequate nutritional intake and various trace elements and vitamins. However, fetal development is slow in early pregnancy, and excessive intake will not cause a burden. Pregnant women should adjust their diet reasonably according to the development of the fetus. This will not only protect your body, but also help your baby grow and develop healthily.