The best thing you can do for yourself and your unborn child
is to start off with a healthy, well-balanced diet. You'll only need to make a
few changes in this way throughout your pregnancy.
in your initial trimester
You can relax if you find it difficult to keep a balanced diet
during your first trimester. you're not alone, Some women who experience nausea
will constantly eat and put on a lot of weight as a result. Other ladies lose
weight as a result of eating difficulties. During the first trimester, it's
crucial to avoid malnutrition and dehydration.
Calories
You need to eat daily calories that are about 300 more than
usual when you are pregnant. The greatest strategy for doing this is to pay
attention to your body's hunger cues. Eat as many of the foods at the base of
the food pyramid as you can.
Try eating smaller meals and slightly increasing your fat
intake if you find that you are gaining weight too slowly.
Always eat when you are hungry since you are now feeding two
people instead of just one.
Calcium
By the second trimester, your daily calcium requirements—more
than a quart of milk—will be roughly 1,500 milligrammes for both you and the
unborn child. Many diets lack calcium, which is an important mineral. Dairy
products, drinks fortified with calcium, and even calcium supplements are all
excellent sources of calcium in addition to milk.
Constipation, a frequent pregnancy issue, can be avoided
with the use of fibre. Whole grains, fruits, and even veggies all contain
fibre. It is okay to take fibre supplements like Metamucil and Citrucel while
pregnant.
Protein
For women who consume a balanced diet, getting enough
protein is usually not a problem, unless you happen to be a vegetarian.
Iron
Many women will experience some iron shortage at the
beginning of their pregnancy. Meats and leafy green vegetables are good sources
of iron. Because they may result in internal symptoms like cramps,
constipation, or diarrhoea, iron supplements should be avoided.
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