Give birth at a good time, but also in good health: Recent studies in the field of nutrition indicate a direct connection between proper nutrition during pregnancy and the health of the baby and his IQ and intelligence. Nutrition during pregnancy involves maintaining a healthy weight, eating healthy foods that are necessary for a healthy pregnancy and fetal development, and avoiding harmful foods. It is important to know that there are components and substances that are required and contribute to the normal development of a fetus, which can be consumed from foods and supplemented with pills. Below is a list of components, and their consumption options.<\/p>\r\n
Iron and vitamin <\/b>\u00a0C<\/b><\/p>\r\n
Iron is an essential component in the transfer of oxygen by blood cells, and during pregnancy the body requires twice as much iron as usual. In fact, iron consumption affects the weight of the fetus and the proper development of its brain and intellectual abilities. This important mineral can be obtained, among other things, by eating fish, beef, turkey, dried fruits, tahini and legumes. Along with iron, vitamin C should be consumed, which contributes to the absorption of iron in the body. On the other hand, it is important to know that drinking beverages rich in caffeine inhibits the absorption of iron.<\/p>\r\n
Folic acid and vitamin<\/b> B12<\/b><\/p>\r\n
Consuming folic acid in the recommended amount prevents the formation of brain defects in the fetus. Good sources of folic acid are green leaves and vegetables, legumes, whole wheat bread and citrus fruits. Along with folic acid, vitamin B12 should be consumed, which helps the body absorb it. The vitamin can be obtained by eating beef and deep-sea fish such as salmon or sardines.<\/p>\r\n
Calcium intake<\/b><\/p>\r\n
Calcium is an essential mineral for building the bones and skeleton of the fetus. The amount of calcium that should be consumed is the same as before pregnancy, and can be obtained, among other things, by eating calcium-rich dairy products, green leaves, tahini, and sardines.<\/p>\r\n
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Vitamin D is especially important in the last months of pregnancy, helping to build the fetus's bones, their strength and size, and even preventing various complications during pregnancy. The vitamin can be obtained, among other things, by eating salmon and dairy products fortified with vitamin D.<\/p>\r\n
Maintaining a healthy pregnancy weight<\/b><\/p>\r\n
In addition to the components of proper nutrition, it has been found that the amount of food consumed is also of great importance, and maintaining a normal pregnancy weight that is neither too low nor too high. This is because pregnancy weight that is too low may harm the baby's health and activate systems related to distress, which have long-term effects. On the other hand, a weight that is higher than recommended may lead to health problems for the pregnant woman, such as gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as premature birth or a very large fetus that increases the chances of a cesarean delivery. It should be noted that the expected weight gain varies depending on the woman's pre-pregnancy weight, age, and height.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Proper weight, calcium, folic acid, and vitamin C are just some of the components your body requires for a normal pregnancy, and the mental and physical health of the fetus. \u2022 What are the essential nutrients for every pregnancy, and how can they be consumed?","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[1624,1620,1621,1622,1623],"class_list":["post-4559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-96","tag-1624","tag-1620","tag--c","tag-1622","tag-1623"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n