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Pregnancy: Do's and Don'ts. Sports and active lifestyle

Proper nutrition of a pregnant woman is the key to successful delivery, maintaining the health of the pregnant woman herself and the birth of a healthy baby. But what to eat during pregnancy, the observing doctor will tell you. You should not always listen to the advice of your loved ones, who recommend a diet for their own needs.

Nutrition for a pregnant woman

It is very difficult to regulate the diet of a pregnant woman in the first months of the term. In the first trimester, a woman may experience severe toxicosis, which is why she generally has the right to refuse any food. During this period, even some completely non-aggressive smells are annoying, not to mention dishes.

Over time, when toxicosis recedes and appetite returns, another problem arises - rapid weight gain, which is very difficult to fight. Extra pounds provoke a number of serious problems that accompany a woman after childbirth. It:

phlebeurysm;
tendency to constipation;
haemorrhoids;
heart failure;
kidney failure;
disorders of the pancreas;
tendency to high blood pressure.

The diet, which the supervising doctor approves, can lead a woman to complete discouragement. Pregnant food is never too tasty so as not to “warm up” the appetite and at the same time saturate the body with useful substances.

From the first trimester, portion sizes are set by the doctor. Now the nutrition of a pregnant woman will vary by weeks of development of the child. There are a number of necessary products that it is desirable to use a pregnant woman constantly. The dominant role is occupied by cottage cheese and iron-containing products.

Healthy food for pregnant women

Before discussing all kinds of dishes for a pregnant woman, one should take into account the general rules for compiling a diet. Plant foods should make up ⅔ of food eaten per day. Such a menu is most important in the last stages of pregnancy, at least two to three weeks before childbirth. Vegetables contain a large amount of prostaglandins, which provide elasticity to the tissues of the birth canal.

Dishes from vegetables have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, eliminating constipation and inhibiting the growth of body fat. Eating vegetable soups and sautés, a pregnant woman will not feel a high load on the stomach and pancreas, especially if the dishes are steamed without using a frying pan.

However, no vegetables can replace meat products for either the mother's body or the unborn baby. Refusing meat during pregnancy is simply a crime. A growing embryo simply needs protein of animal origin. Every day, up to 100 grams of animal proteins should be included in the diet of a pregnant woman. If on some days a woman wants to do without meat, it should be replaced with fish.

Fruit is a separate item. Of course, expectant mothers who had allergic problems even before conception should be extremely careful when choosing fruits in supermarkets. Most exotic fruits are pre-treated with liquefied gas or acceptable herbicides to make them marketable for a longer period.

Exotic fruits entering the local market travel a long way from the southern countries. Sometimes it takes from several days to several weeks for delivery. Usually, fruits and vegetables from abroad are transported by sea, as this is the cheapest type of delivery. It is not recommended to buy fruits and vegetables sold in vacuum packaging for pregnant women.

It should also be remembered that freshly prepared food is much tastier and healthier than heated and prepared in advance. Therefore, it is better to prepare food for pregnant women in small portions per meal. Food left overnight in the refrigerator should not be covered with plastic bags and kept under nylon lids for a long time. Pathogenic microflora can multiply in it, invisible to the human eye, but carrying a high degree of danger to health.

Dry food and "on the go" should be excluded. You can not overeat, as well as go hungry for a long time. The feeling of thirst must be quenched as it arises. Equally important is what the pregnant woman will drink and in what volumes. Increased fluid intake will lead to edema, which will cause shortness of breath, blockage of the veins of the lower extremities, and interfere with normal blood circulation. Drink should be at room temperature. Carbonated, tonic and alcoholic drinks are not recommended. Food should be consumed slowly, in a relaxed atmosphere, chewing thoroughly. Rushed air can cause prolonged belching, colic, and general discomfort.

What products are needed

Useful cooking for a pregnant woman consists of dishes prepared as follows:

Cooking food in a double boiler or baking in the oven. This is the most useful method of heat treatment of products. You can bake any food, from vegetables to meat and fish. To do this, use foil, polypropylene packaging or parchment paper. So you can cook dietary meat, retaining all the useful substances in it.
Food cooked extinguishing method. This option involves prolonged stewing of food in a sealed container with a small addition of water or vegetable oil. Meat, vegetables and mixed dishes are very tasty and nutritious.
Food cooked frying method. In order to maximize the preservation of useful substances in foods that have been fried in a pan, it is necessary to fry vegetables or meat in small pieces on a hot surface without adding fat. A wok pan is ideal for such dishes, it has thin walls that heat evenly from the bottom to the top surfaces. The burner flame should cover the entire surface of the pan, so the burner should be wide.
Food cooked in nature on open fire. This very first method of cooking in human society is gaining popularity even now. For a future mother, it is advisable to select lean pieces of meat or fish. In small pieces, you can fry pumpkin, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, potatoes. Before eating, remove the crust formed during frying.

From plant foods, pregnant women can do everything, individually excluding what can cause allergic reactions. You need to be careful when eating citrus fruits, tomatoes, strawberries, and some exotic fruits. It is better to fill salads with unrefined vegetable oil, trying not to abuse salt and hot spices. Salt and spices cause an increased feeling of thirst, provoking swelling and the accumulation of excess weight.

The benefits of beef tongue for pregnant women

Beef tongue belongs to dietary products due to the low content of connective tissue cells. Beef tongue dishes are easily digested without provoking putrefactive processes in the digestive system, which is typical for other types of meat products.

takes part in the synthesis of hormones and amino acids;
improves the functioning of the nervous system;
eliminates anemia;
stabilizes fat and carbohydrate metabolism;
reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood;
improves the functions of the skin.

In dishes prepared from beef tongue, a high content of protein and trace elements, which contribute to the improvement of the pancreas. Nutritionists believe that this product is able to replenish about half of the daily requirement of microelements vital for the body of an adult.

Doctors observing pregnant women strongly recommend including beef tongue dishes in the diet, which will eliminate the development of anemia, gastric ulcers and saturate the body of the mother and the unborn baby with useful substances.

Jelly during pregnancy

The gelatin contained in the jelly is not able to affect blood clotting. Therefore, pregnant women can eat dishes in which gelatin is present in full. For the preparation of edible gelatin, an extract of Pacific seaweed agar-agar or cartilage and tendons of animal origin is used. The cartilage tissues of animals are saturated with natural collagen, which will reliably ensure the health of the cartilage of the pregnant woman and the developing embryo.

Gelatin is rich in glycine. It is an essential amino acid for the body. It is thanks to her that a person feels a surge of energy and mental activity. The composition of gelatin contains the following substances that affect the functioning of the digestive system and the cardiac system:

alanine;
dicarboxylic acids;
peptides;
active proteins.

Some fruits are not advised to be taken raw during pregnancy, as they can cause belching, stool disorders and heartburn. By preparing delicious jelly with the addition of juices or fruit drinks, you can perfectly replenish the supply of trace elements and vitamins in the body of a pregnant woman, combining the useful with the pleasant.

Doctors have to recommend dishes with the addition of gelatin to pregnant women with an indispensable consideration of the work of the intestines of their patients, since it has a slight astringent effect.

Brewer's yeast for pregnant women

Brewer's yeast has a beneficial effect on the body. The product is produced by pharmacological companies in the form of tablets, capsules and suspensions. This is a real storehouse of trace elements and vitamins, which is an excellent dietary supplement.

Yeasts are unicellular fungal organisms that remain alive under certain conditions. They are obtained in the process of cultivating the following composition: malt, hop cones and beer wort. After combining the components, the fermentation phase begins, followed by fermentation.

Women during the gestation period often experience health problems caused by a lack of nutrients in the body:

increased fatigue;
fragility of the nail plates;
hair loss on the head;
decreased immune functions;
the appearance of skin rashes.

Brewer's yeast is prescribed for pregnant women to maintain the body in such a difficult period. The supplement does not contain substances dangerous for the embryo and the mother's body, so experts safely prescribe it to women from the early stages of conception.

Brewer's yeast is distinguished by the following content:

Vitamins B, P and D. Contribute to the restoration of the functions of the nervous system, skin, nail plates, hair follicles.
Phosphorus. Renews bone tissue and stabilizes the functioning of the urinary system.
Copper. It takes an active part in the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates, and also stimulates the production of insulin.
Potassium. Regulates the acid-base balance in the body and improves the transmission of nerve impulses.
Calcium. Forms structural material at the cellular level, creating healthy rudiments of teeth in the embryo and bone.
Zinc. Provides regeneration of cells of the cerebral cortex.
Magnesium. Stimulates metabolic processes in the body, reduces tremor, stabilizing the functions of the nervous system.
Silicon. Contributes to the normal absorption of calcium by the body.
Sodium. Supports electrolytic balance in the body of a woman and an embryo.
Sulfur. Improves the structure of the skin, hair and nail plates.
Selenium. Neutralizes dangerous decay products, increases the protective functions of the body.

However, with all the beneficial properties of brewer's yeast, gynecologists approach their appointment with caution. Active enzymes can provoke dysbiosis of the mucous membranes of the genital tract and disruption of the organs of the urinary system. Therefore, the doctor carefully examines the history of the pregnant woman and individual characteristics.

Essential trace elements

Most of the necessary trace elements the body receives from food. These are iodine, calcium, iron, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, zinc. In cases where the lack of useful substances involved in metabolic processes, protein synthesis, improving blood circulation and digestion makes itself felt, you should take the necessary trace elements in addition. Seafood, vegetables and fruits are especially rich in trace elements.

During pregnancy, the female body often lacks iron. Iron deficiency can lead to irreversible processes in the development of the embryo. A woman should monitor the first symptoms of iron deficiency and compensate for it. So, the most common symptoms of iron deficiency are as follows:

anemia;
increased fatigue;
drowsiness;
dizziness;
muscle weakness;
frequent sudden heartbeats;
tendency to irritability;
depression;
dry skin;
fragility of the nail plates;
restless legs syndrome;
dyspnea;
loss of appetite;
inflammation or pain in the tongue and lips.

In most cases, you can compensate for iron deficiency by adjusting your diet. Table #1 lists foods high in iron.

Table number 1. Iron-containing products and the level of trace elements in them


dried mushrooms		Rabbit meat
pork liver
wheat bran		Turkey meat
Brewer's yeast
cocoa powder
Beef liver

Egg yolk		Broccoli
		Potato

fresh mushrooms		Chicken meat

sea kale		Egg white

How to use vitamins correctly

A pregnant woman should receive the whole complex of vitamins necessary for the body. From berries you can buy cranberries, raspberries, currants, blueberries. All fruits contain vitamin C, which is perfectly preserved for a long time in fruit drinks and berries grated with sugar.

Fruits can also be consumed raw, if the pregnant woman does not suffer from increased secretion of gastric juice and allergic reactions to some of them. When a woman feels that raw fruits cause increased irritation of the gastric mucosa, then jelly and fruit compotes will be ideal. Apples can be baked in the oven or in a double boiler; juicy fruits can be used to prepare fillings for cottage cheese dishes.

In addition to fruits, vitamins are found in meat and dairy products, vegetables, offal. The most complete list of essential vitamins and foods containing them is given in Table 2.

Table number 2. Essential fat-soluble vitamins during pregnancy

Vitamin name	purpose
A (retinol + beta-carotene)	Visual receptors, skin, mucous membranes	Liver, egg, butter, dairy products
D (calciferol)	Calcium absorption, bone and tooth growth	Egg, butter, hard cheese, milk, fatty fish
E (tocopherol)	natural antioxidant	Vegetable oil, olives, wheat germ
	Blood clotting	Liver, onion, spinach, cucumber, green peas, parsley, dill
B1 (thiamine)	Metabolic processes, nerve and muscle activity	Liver, heart, tongue, beans, peas, brewer's yeast, whole grain cereals
B2 (riboflavin)	Metabolic processes, heart function	Liver, heart, red meat, cereal cereals, dairy products, brewer's yeast
B5 (pantothenic acid)	metabolic processes	Beef, liver, egg, brewer's yeast, cereals
B6 (pyridoxine)	Metabolic processes, hemoglobin production	Beef, chicken, pork, brewer's yeast, liver, cereals
B8 (biotin)	Metabolic processes, hair growth, nail plates	Liver, egg, dried fruits, beans, beans, peas, fish
B9 (folic acid)	Cell division and growth, development of the bone skeleton	Cucumber, spinach, parsley, zucchini, sunflower seeds, lettuce, hard cheese, whole grain cereals
B12 (cobalamin)	RBC production, metabolic processes	Beef, chicken, pork, fish, liver, heart, dairy products
C (ascorbic acid)	Natural antioxidant, wound healing, resistance to viral infections	Most fruits and vegetables
PP, B3 (niacin)	metabolic processes	Beef, chicken, pork, river fish, ocean lean fish, brewer's yeast, beans, peppers, peas

Do's and Don'ts

Each organism is individual. It is possible that the diet of one pregnant woman is categorically not suitable for another. The characteristics of each organism will show what it is desirable to refuse during the period of bearing a child, and what to focus on. However, nutritionists have developed special tables for pregnant women, the advice of which should be followed. Table No. 3 shows the most commonly used foods and dishes from them in everyday life, as well as the benefits and possible harm for pregnant women.

Table number 3. Recommended and undesirable foods for pregnant women

Products
Bread and bakery products	Bran bread, wholemeal bread, crackers, savory pastries	Pastries from the highest grades of flour, puff pastries and rich pastries
	Vegetable soups in low-fat broth, lean borscht, beetroot	Fatty broths
	Lean steamed or boiled beef, rabbit meat, skinless chicken meat	Fatty meats, homemade fatty sausages, dumplings, smoked bacon, canned meat
	Low-fat varieties of fish (pollock, hake, pelengas, perch, carp, saffron cod, grenadier)	Fatty fish, smoked, salted fish, canned fish, crab sticks
Cereals, cereals, legumes	Buckwheat, rice, wheat, barley, corn, oatmeal	Semolina porridge, dishes with a high content of beans, peas, beans
	1-2 eggs per day (boiled or scrambled)	Fried or raw
	Sour-milk products, low-fat cottage cheese, cheesecakes, casserole, yogurt, low-fat sour cream, cheese	Smoked cheeses, raw milk
Fruits vegetables	Boiled vegetables, fruits in compote or jelly; cranberries, blueberries, nuts, pumpkin seeds	Red fruits and vegetables, some citrus fruits if allergic
Fats and sweets	Olive, sunflower, corn and butter, jelly, jam, chocolates in moderation	Sweet pastries with rich cream, too large portions of chocolate
Snacks, spices	Vegetable salads, vinaigrette, vegetable caviar, fruit salads	Hot sauces, horseradish, mustard, hot pepper, vinegar, salt
	Small volumes of natural juices, fruit jelly, dried fruit compotes, berry fruit drinks, weak teas, rosehip broth, chamomile tea	Alcoholic beverages, strong coffee and tea, tonic drinks high in sugar and gas

Nutrition of a pregnant woman by month

In each trimester, it is necessary to focus on foods high in folic acid, this contributes to the normal development of the fetus. It is not advisable to limit yourself in water consumption. However, drinking too much liquid during the day, and especially at night, is not worth it. Water should be purified, without dyes and artificial flavors, non-carbonated. It is not recommended to drink water at the time of a meal or immediately after, it is better to do this before a meal and a couple of hours after a meal.

In the first trimester, you can plan your daily food intake as shown in table No. 4. Depending on whether there are allergic reactions to various fruits and vegetables, each woman should regulate their consumption on her own or on the advice of an observing doctor.

Table No. 4. Recommended daily diet for a pregnant woman in the first trimester

Day of the week		Lunch
Monday	Buckwheat or rice porridge (you can add milk), fresh juice (carrot, apple, orange)	Puff with pumpkin or spinach	Whole grain muffin, pea soup with broccoli, rosehip tea	apple or carrot	Braised chicken with rice or pasta, mint tea
	Bran bread with cucumber or tomato and hard cheese	Yogurt or curdled milk	Spaghetti with tuna, zucchini with olive oil	Curd cheesecake	Oven baked potatoes with beans
	Oat flakes with milk, kefir	grapefruit or orange	Lean beef casserole with beans	Dried apricots with prunes	Vegetable salad with boiled rice, eggs and sardines, tomato or cranberry sea
	Cheesecakes with the addition of low-fat sour cream, carrot juice with pulp	White or red cabbage salad with olive or corn oil	Laminaria salad with unrefined sunflower oil, fish pie, dried fruit compote	banana or kiwi	Wholemeal bread, boiled egg, lettuce, baked milk or kefir
	Oatmeal porridge in water or milk with the addition of dried apricots or prunes, fermented baked milk or yogurt	Several walnuts, steamed dried fruits	Boiled pasta from durum flour with low-fat meat sauce, carrot or cranberry juice	Toast with butter	Lavash with soft or melted cheese with greens, chamomile or rosehip tea
	Omelet with a small amount of vegetables and ham, croutons, fresh orange or tomato juice	Bran bread with lean salted salmon	Boiled chicken meat, avocado salad, curdled milk or kefir	A few walnuts or peanuts	Vinaigrette with bran bread, salted herring, fermented baked milk
Sunday	Pancakes or pancakes with fruit or jam, yogurt	apple or pear	Bran bread, vegetable soup with a piece of lean meat, compote or green tea	Carrot salad with low-fat sour cream	Boiled or stewed chicken, boiled potatoes, carrots or boiled beets, mint tea

Table No. 5. Recommended average daily food intake for pregnant women in the second trimester

	Daily Value(g)
Wheat bread
Rye bread
Wheat flour

pasta or spaghetti
Potato
vegetable dishes
Fresh fruits

Dried fruits

Sweet flour products

Fish, seafood
Low-fat cottage cheese
Sour cream, fat content not more than 10%
Dairy products
Butter
Vegetable oil

Hard cheeses
Black tea
iodized salt
Natural coffe

Table No. 6. Recommended average daily food intake for pregnant women in the third trimester

	Daily Value(g)
Fish (boiled or stewed)
Meat (boiled or baked in a sleeve without a crust)
Low-fat cottage cheese
Dairy products
Low fat sour cream
Butter
Vegetable oil (corn, sunflower, olive)


Wholemeal bread
White bread made from premium flour
Buckwheat
Potato
Cauliflower, white cabbage or broccoli

Onion
Cucumber tomato

Prunes, figs, dried apricots, raisins

Table No. 7. The chemical composition of the required diet per day in the second and third trimesters

Nutrients	Daily Value(g)
Proteins of vegetable origin
Animal proteins
Animal fats
vegetable fats
Carbohydrates
Total daily energy value	2556 kilocalories

Table No. 8. Recommended number of meals per day, indicating approximate volumes

I trimester	II trimester	III trimester
Meals 4 times	Meals 5 times	Meals 6 times
Breakfast volume 30% of the daily ration		Breakfast volume 20% of the daily ration
The volume of the second breakfast is 15% of the daily ration		The volume of the second breakfast is 10% of the daily ration
	Lunch volume 40% of the daily ration	Lunch volume 30% of the daily ration
		The volume of the second lunch is 10% of the daily ration
	Dinner volume 10% of the daily ration	Snack volume 15% of the daily ration
	A couple of hours before bedtime, you can drink a glass of fermented milk products, close to 5% of the daily diet	Dinner volume 10% of the daily ration
		A couple of hours before bedtime, you can drink a glass of fermented milk products, close to 5% of the daily diet

Conclusion

It is important for every pregnant woman to know which foods should be limited, and which should be completely abandoned for a while during pregnancy. Everything that a woman does during this period instantly affects the health of the unborn baby. The most vulnerable is the woman herself and the fetus during the first trimester. An increased salt content can increase toxicosis, cause increased swelling, which is why spicy dishes seasoned with a lot of spices and canned vegetables should be excluded from the diet, replacing them with fresh ones.

Fried food is undesirable not only during pregnancy, but also in everyday life. As soon as the pregnant woman reduces the consumption of fried foods, one can immediately notice a decrease in the strong feeling of thirst and improved digestion. Fried provokes constipation, impaired liver function. Today, there are many ways to cook "steamed". At the same time, eating pregnant food from the microwave should be avoided. Although the products are not covered with a crust, as when fried, they can cause great harm to the body of the mother and child.

Not everyone can completely eliminate sweets from their diet. However, it should be understood that “fast carbohydrates” do not bring any particular benefit to anyone, giving the body only extra pounds.

Carbonated sweet drinks have a high content of various dyes, preservatives, flavors, flavor substitutes. There is no mention of alcohol at all. It can only increase toxicosis, irritating the mucous membranes of all organs of the digestive tract, and also bring irreparable harm to the embryo.

Bibliography

1. Sobolev A.N. "Nutrition of a breastfeeding woman", 2009
2. Yurkov A.S. "Daily intake of vitamins by pregnant women", 2010.
3. Ivanskikh A.V. "Peculiarities of nutrition of pregnant women, women in labor and nursing mothers", 2009

Good day! Have you noticed that girls often complain about the fact that during pregnancy there are a lot of bans, both on food and on drinks - one is impossible, then the other ... I propose to omit the topic of nutrition, there is already an article on the blog about how should be, but Let's take a closer look at the topic of drinks, as it turned out, there are sooo many nuances! Let's figure out what to drink for pregnant women, which would be both useful and varied.

As you know, herbs have a medicinal effect, so they should not be used simultaneously with other drugs, such as blood pressure or blood sugar regulating pills.

But let's not talk about diseases and ailments, and let's see which of them, with moderate use, can improve our well-being.

Tea with mint.

Fragrant, delicious tea. Helps with otitis, headache. If you feel pain in your heart, do not be discouraged: mint tea will reduce the pain. Sometimes doctors recommend this drink for toxicosis and heartburn.

Lime tea.

What a wonderful linden tea!

You brew it, and the aroma spreads throughout the house. Yes, and there are many useful substances in it. Especially in excess of vitamin C in it. This fragrant drink is famous not only for its excellent taste, but also helps with colds: it lowers the temperature, relieves coughs and sore throats. It also helps with swelling.

Melissa tea.

Has a lemon flavor. Aromatic. During pregnancy, it is used to increase pressure and as an antiemetic.

Tea with lemon.

Once you drink it, the cold begins to retreat ... Lemon contains vitamin C, so it easily relieves the symptoms of a cold. It also reduces swelling, reduces hyperacidity, relieving heartburn.

Blackcurrant tea.

Remember, when my mother was canning tomatoes in childhood, the aroma of blackcurrant leaves carried around the apartment, exciting the imagination, delighting the olfactory receptors. Blackcurrant tea helps to cope with many colds, improve the functioning of the adrenal glands.

It contains a lot of trace elements and vitamins.

Rosehip tea.

Useful substances are present in it in large quantities: potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium. iron. Rosehip surpasses lemon in its content of vitamin C by more than 50 times. Serves as a prophylactic for influenza, treats acute respiratory viral infections, strengthens the immune system, relieves nausea, relieves swelling.

Tea with ginger.

This plant has an amazing property - it relieves nausea.

The tea is wonderful, delicious, and if you add freshly squeezed apple juice, a raspberry leaf, you won’t tear it off by the ears ... Oh, the saliva flowed ...

I so wanted to drink this tea.

The smell is still in the air.

It's better not to drink them.

Oregano

One of the wonderful herbs that have many beneficial properties is oregano. But especially in early pregnancy, it can cause involuntary termination of pregnancy.

I found this story on one of the forums. And now I want to tell it to you.

I won’t write verbatim, I’ll tell you literally in a couple of lines and in my own words ...

This story is about a girl Alexandra, who almost lost her baby after drinking tea with oregano.

One evening, a young mother went to visit friends. They gave Sasha tea to drink. She had never tasted such fragrant, fragrant, delicious tea. Alexandra asked asked: “What kind of grass is this?”.

“Oregano,” the acquaintances answered and gave her some grass to take home. All evening Sasha enjoyed the pleasant taste of oregano. And ... by the evening ... I ended up in the hospital for preservation.

Before drinking herbal tea, think about any contraindications.

Tea with thyme.

Thyme is a fragrant plant that helps with colds and normalizes metabolism. But in use you need to be careful. because it increases blood pressure, increases the tone of the uterus, which can lead to miscarriage.

Chamomile.

Chamomile relieves signs of toxicosis: nausea and vomiting, soothes, helps get rid of insomnia. But at the same time, it increases the tone of the uterus, causing spontaneous abortion.

St. John's wort, sage - can disrupt the hormonal background, again, causing rejection of the fetus on the right.

Parsley. H and why do not put it in dishes, do not use drinks with parsley, because it can lead to an increase in body tone and cause bleeding.

Strawberry, nettle threatened with placental abruption.

Brief summary: drinks can be varied for girls in position. You can drink different herbal teas, but carefully, consulting your doctor

Caffeinated drinks

Coffee.

Some women who are carrying a child complain that they should not drink their favorite drink - coffee. It gives so much strength and vigor!

Opinions are polarized here. Who is for and who is not...

But just in case, let's remember that coffee contains caffeine, which can cause an increase in pressure in a woman. Caffeine is highly addictive in children. And he also has such a feature to wash calcium out of the body

- Don't drink coffee at all? - you ask, - but you want it so much!

Many gynecologists agree that it is possible to drink coffee, but in small quantities, no more than a cup a day, a maximum of two.

And here is a video on this topic, literally one minute long ...

Tea

Many people think that tea does not contain caffeine. Wrong!

Caffeine is found not only in black, but also in green tea, so you should dilute tea with water when drinking and do not abuse tea.

Truth or fiction about white rivers?

Milk is the most consumed product. Citizens drink it, regardless of age, religion, status. The more popular the product, the more plausible the myths about it become.

On the forums arguing about whether milk is healthy for pregnant women or harmful. We will not guess ourselves, but to find out which statement is a myth and which is not, we will turn to a specialist, a nutritionist, Mikhail Gurvich.

One of the original statements put forward once by the people is that milk is harmful due to its detrimental effect on the human cardiovascular system. The doctor completely dispels this myth. He gives an example of remarkable, world-famous scientists who considered milk the best food of mankind (Avicenna). And the Russian doctor Botkin claimed that the milk diet heals the heart and kidneys.
The forums are also full of such a question: “Does milk increase weight?” Gurvich notes that they use a milk diet for weight loss in their research institute clinic. It is important to choose the fat content of dairy products for a person. The minimum percentage of fat content of milk will help to use it in unlimited quantities.
Milk causes allergies in a pregnant woman - some state. A small percentage of allergy sufferers does not affect the total number of non-allergic milk drinkers. Most pregnant women are not allergic to milk. And women who do not have lactase in the body, who do not perceive milk protein, should replace it with kefir or fermented baked milk, and you can also add milk to tea.

How does milk affect the body of a pregnant woman?

The doctor claims that milk has a fruitful effect on the body of a pregnant woman:

Relieves symptoms of liver disease, gallbladder,
Reduces swelling due to the removal of fluid from the body of a pregnant woman.
Due to the richness of milk in potassium, it helps to cope with osteoporosis

Milk at night improves the functioning of the stomach, calms the intestines, and sometimes saves from insomnia.

Milk is useful for patients with gastritis, helps to maintain a sparing regimen.

5 reasons to use milk in pregnant women according to Gurvich

The presence of calcium, which helps to build the baby's skeletal system.
Phosphorus in milk is also a means to strengthen the baby's bones.
Milk sugar, lactose helps the rapid penetration of calcium into the mother's body.
A variety of vitamins A, B, D strengthen the baby's immune bone system.
The presence of amino acids

But also contraindications for use woman milk, also have a place to be. It:

individual intolerance, lack of lactose and enteritis

Under the strictest ban

Soda, cola and other nasty things... Remember, a video roamed the Internet where soda, in particular, cola, was used to clean the bumper of a car, and rust from different surfaces. Not? Check it out for sure...

I think the need for commenting on the harm to both of you - mom and little man disappears by itself. Do you agree?

Someone will object: “Well, it was a cola, but ordinary soda is not so harmful, is it ?!!”

I have never heard anything good about her, except that she is delicious. A huge amount of sugar, dyes, additives - Why do you need all this in a child's body?

Alcohol. Even non-alcoholic beer and wine contain a small percentage of ethyl alcohol. They negatively affect the growing body of the embryo, there are frequent cases of deviations in the development of the child due to the use of beer and wine by a pregnant woman, even in small quantities.

An adult body copes with “zero” easily. He does this at the expense of alco-enzymes, substances that process ethyl alcohol. For each type of food that we eat, there is a different type of enzymes: for fermented milk products, for alcohol, and various products.

The baby does not yet have such enzymes, it turns out that he simply has nothing to fight with toxins ...

Here you have non-alcoholic ... And what is written on the labels is not worth believing. Now on every second bottle it is written that the drink is natural and will not cause harm, but in fact, synthetics are at every step.

And here is a video that will tell you whether it is possible to drink on holidays, and just a glass...

How to diversify the list of drinks?

The list is worthy, do not worry))

Pure water (bottled and filtered boiled)
Juices (freshly squeezed, but not store-bought with preservatives)
herbal teas
Fruit drinks (from frozen berries, jam)
Kiseli
compotes

So, girls, in vain you are upset - you have more than one water to drink.

Herbal teas. compotes, kissels, juices - there are so many vitamins and useful substances in them. And if you show creativity and make some kind of mix, there will be a double benefit.

Strengthen your health and the health of your future newborn - make the right choice!

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Healthy nutrition during pregnancy is one of the main conditions for the successful development and growth of the fetus. In addition, the right products can have a positive effect on the immunity of the expectant mother, preventing the development of certain diseases. The latter is especially important in detail, since the range of medicines that a pregnant woman can be treated without risk to the baby is not so great. Let's see what foods are best included in the diet of a future mother?

What foods can you eat during pregnancy?

The diet of a woman whose pregnancy proceeds smoothly does not, in fact, require special conditions. It must be, firstly, balanced, that is, meat, dairy products, and plant foods, etc., must be present in the right amount, and secondly, devoid of outright harmfulness, such as chips, low-quality sausages, carbonated drinks, etc.

Let's see what foods during pregnancy should form the basis of a balanced diet:

Meat. This is primarily an indispensable source of protein, which is necessary for the growth and development of the fetus every day. However, when choosing meat, the expectant mother should take into account that it is better to use not too fatty varieties of it in cooking. In addition, it is important to note that it is better to cook it in the oven, steamed or grilled. Ideally, avoid using spices as well.
Eggs. Separately, it must be said about the need for their presence in the diet of the expectant mother. Firstly, they contain the same protein that is important for the growth of the fetus, and secondly, more than 10 useful vitamins and minerals, among them choline, which is very important for the development of the brain of a child. So if you do not eat meat for ethical reasons, at least include eggs in your diet.
. Of course, they should occupy the most important place in the diet, since they are rich in calcium and iron, which are necessary for the development of the child's bone skeleton, as well as healthy skin, hair, and nails. In addition, this, again, is protein, B vitamins, which are important for mother's endurance and performance. Especially worth noting is B9 - folic acid, which is generally responsible for the proper development of the fetus without pathologies and the formation of its nervous system. However, when choosing dairy products, you need to be very careful. It is best to buy fresh milk in the village and make yogurt, cottage cheese, and cheese out of it yourself.
Fish and seafood. They are rich in phosphorus and vitamin D, which is important primarily for the mother herself, it normalizes the functioning of the nervous system and prevents bone fragility, which can develop against the background of the “sucking” of useful substances from the mother’s body by the fetus.
cereals. Grains are rich in minerals and many vitamins. They can and should be eaten while in an interesting position. Also in the composition of cereals there is fiber, which improves digestion. This is very important, since during pregnancy the gastrointestinal tract is already subjected to increased stress, and facilitating the digestion of food is a very necessary and important step.
Legumes. For many, they cause gas and other digestive problems due to the presence of enzyme inhibitors in the composition, but in general they are very useful, they contain a lot of iron, calcium and zinc, as well as vitamins B6 and B9. If you are one of those to whom legumes bring discomfort, you can eat them sprouted, since when sprouted, enzyme inhibitors are destroyed, and beneficial substances are preserved.
Vegetables and greens. Of course, vegetables and herbs play a huge role in the diet of a pregnant woman. You can eat them both fresh and thermally processed, although, of course, in the first case they will bring more benefits. It is worth noting that vegetable salads will retain their usefulness only if they are seasoned with good butter or sour cream, there can be no talk of mayonnaise.
Fruits and berries. This is a great alternative to unhealthy sweets during pregnancy. They, like vegetables, can be eaten raw (but in this case, be sure to wash the fruits thoroughly) and prepare various smoothies from them, or you can, for example, bake in the oven, a very tasty dish - pears in honey.
nuts. Any nut is a real storehouse of biologically active substances necessary for mother and fetus, so there is a place for them in the diet of a pregnant woman, but do not forget that all nuts are very high in calories, and therefore do not lean too much on them.
Oils. The same can be said about oils - they are high in calories, but necessary, first of all, to maintain the beauty of a pregnant woman, they contain healthy fats that nourish the skin and make the hair shine.

Products for hemoglobin during pregnancy also deserve special discussion. The fact is that pregnant women often suffer from anemia, and this is very dangerous, because it leads not only to a permanently poor health of the expectant mother, but also to the development of such a dangerous phenomenon as preeclampsia. It is characterized by a pathological course of pregnancy, premature birth and all sorts of complications at the time of birth.

In addition, with a lack of hemoglobin in the mother, most likely, it will be low in the baby, which means low immunity, a tendency to allergies, developmental delays.

Thus, if you know that you have a predisposition to anemia, you must definitely introduce foods that stimulate an increase in hemoglobin into your diet - these are, in general, all foods rich in iron.

First of all, these include:

Meat products. Among the meat products, the leaders are: chicken, pork and beef liver - iron in them is 10-20 mg per 100 grams of product; as well as red meat of turkey and rabbit - there is iron 3-5 mg per 100 grams.
Seafood. Marine "reptiles" contain a shock dose of the necessary element - 25 mg per 100 grams.
cereals. Here, buckwheat is in the lead (7 mg / 100 grams), there is also a lot of iron in millet and oatmeal (3.5 and 4.5 mg per 100 grams, respectively).
Vegetables and greens. Spinach contains 3.7 mg / 100 grams of iron, other vegetables and greens are much less, about 1.5 mg / 100 grams.
Legumes. The absolute leader is green lentils (11 mg / 100 grams), followed by red beans and peas (7 and 6 mg per 100 grams, respectively).
Fruits and berries. A rich source of iron among fruits and berries are viburnum and sea buckthorn (5 mg / 100 grams), grapes (4 mg / 100 grams), peaches, pears, apples (2 mg / 100 grams).

As you can see, the choice is wide, so that every woman can find a product that will not only be useful, but also bring her joy.

Food during pregnancy at different times

Special attention should be paid to the issue of women's nutrition in early and late pregnancy, in these two periods the risk of certain complications is highest, and therefore they require a more responsible approach to diet.

Products during early pregnancy

In the early stages, there is a high probability of miscarriage and the development of toxicosis, in order to avoid such unpleasant events, it is most important to follow the rules for balanced food:

30% of the diet should be fats, most of them should be taken from dairy products and nuts, as little as possible from meat.
15% proteins - and here meat should be the main source, as well as fish and eggs, for vegetarian women - legumes.
50% carbohydrates - first of all, of course, complex carbohydrates - various cereals, whole grain bread, unsweetened vegetables. From simple carbohydrates, you can afford fruits and honey.

It is advisable to eat small portions every 2-3 hours, drink clean water between meals.

The main attention should be paid to products with the maximum content of the following elements:

Folic acid- responsible for the nervous system of the child, found in green vegetables, oranges, beans, carrots, dates, apples, peanuts, beets.
iron and calcium- help mom to maintain beauty and get less tired. Most of them are in dried apricots, liver, buckwheat, greens, cheese, cottage cheese.
Vitamin D- with its shortage, the likelihood of premature birth develops, so its sufficient amount in the body must be monitored throughout the pregnancy. Contained in large quantities in parsley, potatoes, vegetable oils.
Vitamin B12- helps to remove toxins from the body, present in green vegetables, seafood, liver.
Zinc- prevents developmental problems, primarily reduced body weight. Zinc-rich pumpkin and sunflower seeds, sea fish, rice, lentils, nuts, beans, onions.
Omega 3 acids- Responsible for the normal development of the brain. Most of all they can be found in sea fish - trout, salmon, halibut, tuna and cod.

Note! Healthy nutrition not only promises the correct development of the child, but also with a high probability prevents toxicosis. This means that you need to start eating the right foods not at the time of its manifestation, but from the very beginning of pregnancy.

Food list for late pregnancy

Potential dangers of the third trimester of pregnancy - late toxicosis (preeclampsia), edema, premature birth. In addition, during this period, the load on all internal organs, including the digestive tract, reaches its maximum level. In order to reduce the likelihood of developing certain problems, it is necessary to make a number of special adjustments to the diet.

Here are the foods that should mainly make up the diet of a pregnant woman in the last weeks of gestation:

Beef and veal. This is the main meat product on your table, you can also afford chicken and turkey, but pork is best avoided. However, if you tolerate this type of meat well, you can eat it a couple of times a week.
Salmon, chum salmon, hake, trout. These varieties of fish are well digested and carry a huge amount of healthy fatty acids.
Local vegetables and fruits. In the third trimester, it is necessary to refuse, as far as possible, from exotic vegetables and fruits that are not characteristic of our region, this will help to avoid the child's predisposition to allergies to them in the future.
Kefir, ryazhenka, yogurt. In dairy products, emphasis should be placed on sour milk, milk itself is excluded, as it can cause fermentation in the intestines.
Cereals and whole grain bread. Due to the high content of fiber, these products will contribute to better digestion.

In addition, in the later stages, it is especially important to monitor a sufficient amount of the following vitamins:

Vitamin C - found in fruits, berries and vegetables;
B vitamins - nuts, cereals, vegetables, fruits;
Vitamin H - is included in large quantities in the composition of cereals, dairy products;
Vitamin K - found in vegetables and fruits;
Vitamin PP - it must be taken from fish and poultry.

Also minerals:

Calcium and phosphorus - you need to look for sour milk, nuts, vegetables;
Magnesium - nuts, cereals, seaweed;
Iron - found in buckwheat, nuts, spinach;
Manganese - present in large quantities in fruits, nuts, spinach;
Iodine - they are rich in seafood;
Copper - it must be taken from nuts and seafood;
Zinc - found in nuts (especially pine nuts) and cereals.

Based on this list, we can conclude that the basis of a woman's diet in the third trimester should be vegetables, fruits, cereals, nuts. It is also important to eat fish and meat periodically. As for cooking, it is best to steam or bake everything.

Separately, it is worth noting that the drinking regimen for the prevention of edema should be changed - it is necessary to consume less liquid.

Diet during pregnancy

So, now you can see that, in general, the correct diet of the expectant mother consists of a variety of products, it contains meat, and fish, and cereals, and legumes, and dairy products, and vegetables, and fruits. By and large, we can say that any person who cares about their own health should be guided by such a diet.

But, unfortunately, we get so used to various harmful things that a diet consisting of healthy foods seems boring and not tasty to us, although, in fact, everything is possible, except for the definitely harmful.

Let's look at the approximate diet of the expectant mother:

Breakfast. It is best to eat one of the following dishes: porridge with berries, fruits, nuts; muesli with natural yogurt and honey; cottage cheese casserole; omelet with vegetables.
Snack. Fruits, nuts, yogurts, smoothies from the listed products, as well as vegetables, herbs and berries.
Dinner. Light vegetable soup or chicken, rabbit, turkey broth soup. Baked/stewed/steamed meat or fish garnished with boiled potatoes, steamed vegetables with fresh salad.
Snack. Freshly squeezed juice, toast with honey, cottage cheese casserole, bread with cheese, dry biscuits with milk, kefir, natural yogurt.
Dinner. An ideal dinner would be meat or fish cooked in any way, but not fried in a pan, and a large portion of vegetable salad. If the salad is not a satisfying dish for you, you can make it more nutritious with a handful of nuts, walnuts and pine nuts are especially good.
For the night. If you had dinner early and hunger broke out at night, try to satisfy it with a glass of kefir, you can supplement the “meal” with dry cookies with cheese.

This, as it will surely seem to someone, an overly correct diet can sometimes be diluted with cookies, buns, muffins, but these must be quality products, better prepared on their own, and you should not abuse them.

And please get rid of the common misconception - if I want it, the child wants it. Believe me, your baby is unlikely to want doshirak with sausage. Yes, it is possible that someone eats harmful things without consequences, but this does not mean that you are also lucky, so try to stick to proper nutrition, because, after all, pregnancy does not last so long, and you will have to reap the fruits of your mistakes, perhaps all life.

The most useful foods during pregnancy

However, even when the first trimester and / or problems with hemoglobin are left behind, you should not forget about the right diet. Recall that even with a completely successful pregnancy, it must be balanced, and bad habits are excluded.

It is especially commendable to eat not only permitted foods, but also those recommended as the most useful, among them:

Lean pork and beef. Both of these products contain choline, which is very important for the proper development of the baby's brain. To date, there are already several studies that demonstrate an obvious relationship between the consumption of these types of meat and the intelligence of the child.
Properly cooked eggs. No need to take risks and eat raw eggs or soft-boiled, it is best to boil them hard-boiled. Also, don't eat more than 5 egg yolks a week, as they contain cholesterol.
Oatmeal and buckwheat porridge. These cereals are exceptionally rich in composition, they contain selenium, sodium, potassium, B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and PP.
Natural yogurt, cottage cheese and hard cheese. These are the most necessary dairy products in the diet of a future mother.
Carrots, broccoli, avocado. Of course, all vegetables and herbs are extremely useful, but there are also those in which all the vitamins, minerals, and amino acids necessary for the mother and the unborn baby are present in a higher concentration. First, it's all red and orange vegetables, especially carrots, as well as broccoli and avocados.
Spinach. But it can rightfully be called the most useful greens, and not only for pregnant women, but for all people.
Strawberry, raspberry, blackberry. These berries will not only cheer you up, but will also have an important beneficial effect on both the mother and the child. Although, of course, you need to understand that in the off-season they are much less useful.
Mango. The importance of this product for pregnant women is very high. However, any seasonal local fruit will be preferable to the exotic. If both apples and mangoes are grown "artificially", it is better to choose the latter.
Walnut. All nuts are extremely useful, but walnuts should be paid special attention, which are extremely important for the proper development of the brain.
Olive oil. During pregnancy, it is advisable to abandon the available sunflower oil and replace it with cold-pressed olive oil.

Note! The usefulness of the product is, of course, good, but it is very important to take into account both the health characteristics and the taste characteristics of the expectant mother. If a pregnant woman does not tolerate any of the recommended products for one reason or another, you should not force yourself.

What foods can you eat during pregnancy - look at the video:

Healthy nutrition during pregnancy is an important aspect of the healthy development of the fetus and the well-being of the expectant mother. The diet of women in an interesting position is actually not so strict, it should only be balanced and devoid of harmfulness. However, with certain pathologies or features, the diet should be adjusted together with the obstetrician-gynecologist and strictly followed.

During pregnancy, all the sensations of a woman change dramatically, the hormonal regime is rebuilt, which determines her mood, taste and other preferences. Different periods of pregnancy have their own characteristics, and it would be nice if the tips for expectant mothers were collected and systematized in one place. Today we will try to contribute to the accumulation of useful information for pregnant women, as well as discuss the main prohibitions and benefits for women "in position".

The gestation period is conditionally divided into 3 stages: 1st trimester (0-13 weeks), 2nd trimester (14-24 weeks), 3rd trimester (25 weeks and beyond). We will also divide our pregnancy tips for expectant mothers into three groups.

Having learned about your interesting situation, you need to make some changes in your lifestyle. However, you should not take everything to the extreme, at the beginning of pregnancy, you can save the habits and foundations of past years. Advice for early pregnancy:

Food

The diet should be varied and complete. Be sure to eat fruits and vegetables daily. Meat, fish, dairy and sour-milk products are at the discretion of the girls. During pregnancy, tastes can change dramatically, and the foods you used to love begin to seem just disgusting, and vice versa. Listen to your body, pamper it, but do it consciously, and do not overeat everything. What you can eat and what not pregnant women in the first trimester, you can find out from the leading obstetrician-gynecologist when registering, or you can additionally visit a nutritionist.

Go to the doctor

Give up bad habits

Quitting smoking and drinking alcohol is one of the most important decisions a woman has to make for the benefit of her child. This is not just a whim of doctors or a prevailing opinion, with the help of many studies it has been revealed that smoking during pregnancy entails a lot of negative consequences for the baby. The thing is that in one cigarette there are more than 2 thousand different toxic substances, the most dangerous of which are: nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide. The consequences of smoking can be: respiratory disorders, increased risk of premature birth, complications with the placenta (eg, its rejection), and active smokers often give birth to babies with low weight and various problems with the respiratory organs.

Another important prescription that is not allowed in the first trimester of pregnancy is to drink alcohol, as this threatens the development of complications in the child. The fact is that alcohol enters not only the mother's blood, but also the blood of the fetus, that is, each glass or wine glass drunk is divided in half with the child. In this regard, the baby may still be unconscious in the womb, even if the mother feels quite normal. The constant abuse of alcohol in the future can lead to various mental and physical abnormalities in the child, as well as to the limitations of his abilities.

Be careful with drugs

In the first trimester of pregnancy, all the main organs and systems, limbs, and skeleton are formed in the little man. The fetus at the stage of formation is very vulnerable, and the woman is more responsible for its proper development. Therefore, it is extremely important to understand one more rule that cannot be done in the first trimester of pregnancy - this is to use any medication without the consent of the doctor, since most drugs are able to cross the placenta and enter the child's body. In addition, there are a large number of drugs that have a teratogenic effect, which means they can have an extremely negative impact on the health of the baby, and cause him to develop severe malformations, developmental defects and all kinds of congenital pathologies. Unfortunately, it just so happens that for some reason a pregnant woman has to take pills and potions. Even after prescribing medications by a doctor, carefully study the instructions, it must contain information about taking the drug during pregnancy and lactation, if there are none, then do not hesitate to ask additional questions to your doctor or even completely refuse to take the funds.

Avoid strenuous exercise

If throughout your life, you have been actively involved in sports, gymnastics and fitness, then you do not need to immediately abandon physical exercises as soon as you find out about your interesting position. However, it should be taken into account that from now on you need to dose your sports loads, exhausting sports should be excluded. Also in the first months you need to stop: any training with weight lifting, running long distances, hard pumping the abdominal muscles and the press, jumping from high into the water, horseback riding or diving. As for cycling, there are also a number of some contraindications. To combine the concepts of pregnancy and cycling, you need a doctor's advice. If your gynecologist does not suspect any complication of the course of pregnancy, he may speak favorably about cycling until a certain date.

It will be useful for pregnant women in the early stages to do yoga or do light gymnastic exercises aimed at improving respiratory activity and relieving fatigue from the muscles of the back and legs.

This is a set of basic provisions that pregnant women should not do in the first trimester and what you should pay special attention to so as not to jeopardize the full development of the baby in the womb. It should be understood that now not only your well-being depends on your lifestyle.

I would like to talk a little about what is useful in the early stages of pregnancy and what should be the main focus when the birth of a new life is at a very early stage. So, the main tips for pregnant women in the early stages:

walk more in the fresh air;
protect yourself from stressful situations;
eat more fruits and greens, strengthen your immunity;
make it a habit to drink enough clean water per day;
get enough rest and sleep;
do something you love or do;
communicate with loved ones, talk about how you feel, plan repairs in the children's room or look for a place for a crib;
use sunscreen;
get used to your changes, enjoy your position;
rely on your intuition, you know better than anyone else what will be useful and enjoyable for you.

From the 6th month, the second half of pregnancy begins, and many successful mothers remember this period as the best time for bearing a baby. As a rule, by the 20th week, a woman feels great, looks good, is fully aware of her current position and truly glows with her happiness.

In the second trimester, the expectant mother will have to go through all the main specialists again and pass the necessary tests. In the same period, the doctor will set a date for you to undergo an ultrasound examination in order to assess the condition of the fetus, its size compliance with the established deadline, as well as placental blood flow, and other important indicators of the current pregnancy. This ultrasound will be especially reverent and touching for a woman, as she will be able to find out the gender of her baby. But even in this wonderful period, there is a list of basic norms and rules of what can and cannot be done by pregnant women in the second trimester.

Choose your outfits right

At this period, it's time for you to seriously think about the clothes and shoes that you choose for everyday wear. Preference should be given to exceptionally comfortable outfits. Here are the main recommendations for pregnant women.

Clothing should not restrict movement and compress the stomach, give up tight straps, too tight trousers and skirts, all this can lead to impaired normal blood circulation. Also, most likely, you will have to buy a larger bra, because the breasts during this period are very filled and become more sensitive. Try to choose clothes made from natural fabrics, they are better breathable and do not irritate the skin. The requirements for the shoes of the expectant mother are also very strict, high heels and platforms should be abandoned, wearing such shoes leads to increased back pain, and there is also a high risk of injury.

Do not forget about proper nutrition and watch your weight.

There is also some "taboo" and a list of foods that pregnant women should not eat in the second trimester. Basically, these are fatty, spicy and too salty dishes, fast food, semi-finished products, marinades, blue cheeses, mushrooms, carbonated drinks. To the favorite question of women, is it possible for pregnant women to drink coffee in the second trimester, doctors do not have a definite answer. However, all experts agree that it is still not worth it to abuse an invigorating drink, since caffeine helps to remove some useful substances from the body that are so important for building a child’s skeleton and bones.

It's time to put on the bandage

From the middle of the second trimester, many doctors give advice to a pregnant woman not only on adjusting her wardrobe, but also on the need to purchase a bandage for pregnant women, as the expectant mother's tummy begins to actively increase. Wearing a bandage helps to support a growing tummy, relieves some of the load on the spine, reduces the risk of stretch marks, prevents premature lowering of the abdomen and promotes the correct position of the child (upside down).

What is impossible for pregnant women in the second trimester, as a rule, all women who are carrying a baby already know by heart, everything that cannot be done at the beginning of pregnancy. In addition to the fact that you can’t drink medicines without the knowledge of a doctor, smoke and drink alcohol, I would also like to note that a woman needs to take care of her health as much as possible, avoid hypothermia, psycho-emotional stress and limit herself from professional “hazards”.

The final stage of pregnancy is the most exciting, responsible, slightly tiring, but infinitely joyful, as you begin to truly feel that very soon the child will become part of your life, a member of your family. Consider what is useful for pregnant women to know and consider during this period.

Get more rest

Try not to spend the whole day on your feet, as during this difficult period the load on the legs and spine increases greatly, swelling and pain in the lower back may appear. Full sleep should be given at least 8-9 hours a day.

Prepare documents

By the 30th week, a woman should have all the necessary documents in her hands to apply for maternity leave, as well as receive a birth certificate.

Choose a hospital and a doctor

At the final stage, it is best to think about where you want to give birth. You can even visit and talk with the doctor in advance, learn about the details and details, ask about anesthesia methods and decide which ward you want to lie in (general or individual). When the contractions begin, you are unlikely to have a desire to deal with these issues.

Prepare things for the hospital

What you will need to prepare with you to the hospital is described in detail in courses for expectant mothers. Usually, these are documents, a bathrobe, slippers, hygiene products, drinking water, baby kits (diapers, undershirts, a front envelope for discharge).

Now you know what is good for pregnant women, and what is better to refrain from. The main thing to remember is that the expectation and birth of a new person is an extraordinary, mysterious and indescribable state, and no prohibitions can overshadow your happy and joyful event.

Watch the advice of doctors to pregnant women in this video:

Easy pregnancy and a healthy, strong baby!

Before the long-awaited baby appears in the family, the expectant mother will need to go through all the stages of pregnancy. In the life of every woman, this period can be called special, because a new life is born inside the mother's body. Most women perceive the news of pregnancy with joy and willingness to take care of the baby, even while it is in the stomach. After all, from the first weeks of pregnancy, you need to live not only for yourself, but also for your child, who will soon be born. During pregnancy, for the sake of her baby, the expectant mother makes certain sacrifices, voluntarily agreeing to gain excess weight, abandon her usual lifestyle and lifestyle, and also limit the consumption of foods and dishes that are unhealthy.

Inspired by such news, the expectant mother carefully begins to study her condition, both internally and externally, leafing through specialized sites, Internet forums or printed publications in order to improve the quality of life, and also help herself and her baby to survive the coming nine months painlessly. It is no secret that a pregnant woman should regularly breathe fresh air, avoid stress and anxiety, as well. But what should pregnant women not eat? Many people know that the first trimester of pregnancy in most cases is accompanied by toxicosis, when you don’t feel like eating at all and feel sick from the smell of food. In addition, during this period, taste preferences change, sometimes you really want to eat an absolutely awkward set of products. This behavior can be easily explained by the external manifestation of internal hormonal changes and renewal of the female body. Let's define what foods not to eat during pregnancy?

What can not drink pregnant?

First of all, the expectant mother needs to stop drinking alcohol and carbonated drinks, coffee and strong tea. Wine and coffee can cause high blood pressure. There is also little benefit from beer, since it has a pronounced diuretic effect, which can negatively affect the functioning of the kidneys. It is much more useful to drink natural compote, herbal tea, juices and purified water.

What foods are not allowed during pregnancy?

In our time, it is not so easy to find natural products that do not include flavor enhancers and various substances harmful to health. Therefore, when buying, be sure to pay attention to the composition of certain products, it is best that they contain exclusively natural ingredients.

What not to eat during pregnancy:

1. It is not recommended to eat raw eggs during pregnancy, as they can become a source of salmonella infection. Therefore, if the expectant mother loves to eat this product raw, it is better to refrain. It is also undesirable to eat dishes that contain

2. Meat is the main source of protein, which is so necessary for the full functioning of the body during pregnancy. However, during the entire period, the use of fatty varieties of pork and lamb should be limited, sausages, smoked meats, pates should be excluded. To avoid infection with such a serious and dangerous disease as toxoplasmosis, it is not recommended to eat cured, half-cooked or undercooked meat.

3. It is difficult to imagine the diet of a pregnant woman without milk, since it is rich in calcium. But you should always remember that during pregnancy a woman's body is most vulnerable, so it's better to play it safe and not drink raw milk. Even store-bought milk is best boiled.Considering the benefits of cheese, it should be noted that soft cheeses are made from unpasteurized milk, and therefore the frequent consumption of such cheese is potentially dangerous for the health of the unborn child.

4. Question can pregnant fish, no definitive answer can be given. The benefits of fish for a pregnant woman are obvious, since it contains phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids and other trace elements that positively affect the development of the child's brain and cardiovascular system. However, during pregnancy, you should not eat fish of those varieties that contain a large amount of hazardous substances, in particular mercury. This includes species such as sturgeon, tuna, moquel, flounder, shark and others. In the process of preparing fish or seafood dishes, it is important to complete the heat treatment and in no case eat the fish raw.

5. It is most preferable and useful to eat vegetables and fruits that grow in the region where the expectant mother lives. This is due to the fact that the degree of probability of allergic reactions in this case is minimal compared to products brought to us from other countries. It should be noted that most of the vegetables and fruits that we can see on sale now are stuffed with pesticides and other chemicals. In addition, in most cases, so that these products do not lose their presentation and last longer, they are tinted and treated with wax. Not to mention genetically modified artificially created fruits, from which there is more harm than good. In any case, the purchased fruits and vegetables must be washed and doused with boiling water before use in order to destroy at least some of the harmful substances.

6. Separately, I would like to say about fast food, because during pregnancy, most women have some whims and desires to eat something harmful and tasty. That's what I want and that's it! A woman in this position should eat, thinking about the baby, about what is good for him and what can harm him. The same applies to frozen semi-finished products, which are literally littered with the shelves of our stores. Their preparation takes a minimum of time, which is convenient, especially considering the degree of employment of a modern woman.

If, having studied the material on harmful products on your own, you still cannot make a decision in favor of a healthy diet, seek the advice of a specialist. Make it a rule to eat with thoughts about the child. And then it will be easier to resist the temptations and temptations in the form of products and all kinds of dishes that the future mother is undesirable to eat.

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