DIETING DURING PREGNANCY
A pregnant mother requires adequate amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrate, mineral and vitamins. These are essential for ensuring a good supply of breast milk, for energy that is so important in normal labour, for formation of fetal blood and bone, for combating infections and also for avoidance of anemia.
VITAMINS;- Eat foods rich in vitamins. Its essential for reproduction growth and lactation. It also help to prevent infections.Sources to get vitamins:- Fat, Butter, Cod-Liver Oil, Eggs, and Green Vegetables. Two teaspoons of cod-liver oil daily provide enough for pregnancy.
PROTEIN:- During pregnancy protenious foods like beans, meat, fish, etc is requires for the growth of the genital track and the development of the fetus and placenta.A daily intake of 100 grams or 31/2 ounces is necessary to ensure that the growth and satisfactory lactation will occur.
CARBOHYDRATE:- It helps to supply heat and energy. Eating foods like potatoes, bread, sugar, rice, macaroni etc will supply enough energy needed both during pregnancy and during labour. It is recommended that 300 to 400 grams of carbohydrate should be taken to supply 50 to 70 per cent of the calories during pregnancy.
FATS: - A daily intake of 90 grams or about 3 ounces, provide one third of the calories required during pregnancy. Eating foods like Bacon, cheese, Butter, Cream, Fat, Meat, etc is highly recommended during pregnancy.
MINERAL:- Eat foods rich in minerals like calcium, iodine, iron, phosphorus. Calcium is need for ossification of the fetal skeleton, and for the teeth formation, It also plays a part in blood clotting and neuro-muscular action. Take Iodized Salt, Sea Fish, Whole meal Bread, Milk, Cheese and Leafy Green Vegetables. Also take 2pints of milk a day, this is adequate for pregnancy and milk calcium is much more absorbed than calcium taken in tablets.
Its always good to stay healthy while still pregnant, as this will help a lot in you delivering your baby safe and sound. But caution should be applied in the amount of foods we take during pregnancy. The weight you gain during pregnancy is not easily shed, so don’t over eat, eat only what you need.
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