Important foods for pregnant women. Proper nutrition during pregnancy

The product's name Beneficial features
Eggs (chicken, quail, ostrich) All eggs have a low calorie content, but at the same time contain 12 essential vitamins and minerals, and are also a source of high-quality protein (protein), which is vital during the growth and development of a baby in the womb.
Legumes (beans, lentils of all kinds and peas) Legumes contain the highest percentage of fiber and protein compared to other vegetables. They are also rich in iron, potassium and zinc.

Natural fiber favorably affects the functioning of the intestines, so that there is no such problem as constipation.

Whole grains (oatmeal, barley, rye and others) Whole grain bread, cereal biscuits, and plain oatmeal for breakfast provide not only fiber, but also vitamin E, selenium, and phytonutrients (plant compounds that protect cells from harmful effects)
Dairy products (yogurt, kefir, fermented baked milk, sourdough, cottage cheese) Major source of calcium and protein. It is especially important in the first trimester of pregnancy, when the child's bone tissue and the basis of the skeletal structure are laid.

The female body is so arranged that the baby growing in the womb will be provided with all the necessary trace elements in any case. But whether the body will take calcium and protein from food or from the mother's bone tissue (bad teeth and fragile bones, after pregnancy) is an open question.

Greens and leafy vegetables (spinach, sorrel, cabbage and others) Greens and leafy vegetables are very rich in vitamins A, C and K, as well as an important trace element folate, which is actively involved in the formation of the baby's eyes and affects the quality of the child's vision after birth.
Lean and dietary meat (chicken, turkey, pork, beef, rabbit, nutria, quail) The highest quality protein is found in lean meats. It is very important that the animal be raised in its natural habitat, eat natural food, without chemical impurities and additives.

Poultry meat is best eaten without the skin.

Pork and beef - with a minimum fat content.

The most acceptable way to cook meat for a pregnant woman is boiled, stewed, steamed or grilled.

Meat fried in a pan in a large amount of fat is categorically not recommended for pregnant women.

nuts
  • Walnuts. Source of omega-3 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats. Lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.
  • Peanut. Contains niacin and B vitamins, which prevent the deformation of the neural tube in the fetus.
  • Almond. Contains the natural hormone progesterone, which is very necessary for the normal course of pregnancy. Almonds should only be eaten when roasted, as they may contain disease-causing microbes such as salmonella when raw.
Fruits
  • Grape . It contains a large amount of vitamins and microelements, it includes: magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, folate, as well as vitamin A, which normalizes the metabolic rate.
  • Lemon . Great for removing toxins from the body. Very often, water with lemon is drunk during severe toxicosis.
  • Berries - the key to a good mood, because they are natural antioxidants. Especially useful during pregnancy: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, currants and cherries.
  • Apples. It is recommended to use in large quantities, they contain natural iron, which is very necessary during pregnancy to maintain hemoglobin in the blood.
  • Citrus. In winter, all types of citrus fruits (orange, tangerine, grapefruit) perfectly strengthen the immune system and provide the body with vitamin C.
Fish and seafood All fish are an excellent source of protein, iron and zinc.

Seafood is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are actively involved in the development of the child's brain.

The most useful types of seafood are: salmon, trout, anchovies, herring, sardine, mackerel, all kinds of shrimp, tuna, pollock and catfish.

Doctors divide the entire pregnancy cycle into trimesters. Each trimester has its own characteristics. The first trimester of pregnancy requires special attention, since it is during this period that the body completely rebuilds the work of all its internal organs. A fertilized egg is implanted in the wall of the uterus and begins active growth, laying all the foundations for the health and normal development of the unborn baby.

Any food poisoning, during pregnancy up to 12 weeks, can provoke a spontaneous miscarriage. Therefore, a woman should carefully monitor the quality of products.

Useful products for pregnant women by trimesters

First trimester

Useful foods for pregnant women in the first trimester are mainly proteins. During this period, there is an active growth of the placenta and uterus, all tissues and internal organs of the child are laid, the volume of circulating blood increases.

Second trimester

During this period, a woman has a constant feeling of hunger, it is very important not to overeat, reduce or better eliminate sweets from your diet. Edema occurs very often in the second trimester of pregnancy. With the help of nutrition, you can slightly reduce puffiness, for this it is important to know which products can help in this matter.

Diuretic products for pregnant women :

  • Fresh cucumbers, carrots and spinach.
  • Watermelons, melons and zucchini.
  • Fresh pumpkin, pumpkin juice and pumpkin seeds.
  • Mixture of fresh orange and cranberry juices.
  • Lingonberries, blueberries, blackberries.
  • Rosehip tea.

third trimester

In most cases, after the 20th week of pregnancy, a woman has a lack of hemoglobin in the blood. You can replenish iron stores and raise hemoglobin levels with the help of proper nutrition.

Products that increase hemoglobin in pregnant women :

  • Meat - beef, especially liver, tongue and heart.
  • Groats: buckwheat, bean and rye.
  • Vegetables: fresh carrots, beets, pumpkins and tomatoes.
  • Boiled egg yolk.
  • Berries: fresh cranberries, blueberries and lingonberries.
  • Dried fruits compote.
  • Black chocolate.
  • Walnuts.
  • Red or black caviar.

In order for the pregnancy to proceed normally, and the fetus in the womb to develop fully, it is necessary to provide a pregnant woman with a varied and balanced diet.

Pregnancy is certainly one of the most beautiful moments in a woman's life, but also one of the most responsible. Is it possible to fly by plane, what physical activity is acceptable during pregnancy, is it worth it to have sex? These questions are of interest to almost all women who have seen two cherished strips on the test ...

Well, it's time to figure out: what is really categorically impossible to do during pregnancy, and what will only benefit the baby and expectant mother?

Alcohol and smoking - no compromise!

No matter how much your girlfriends or acquaintances from the forums convince you of the harmlessness of a couple of glasses of red wine or beer, doctors all over the world are unanimous: even small doses of alcohol can harm the child and the expectant mother - cause severe intrauterine malformations, premature and often difficult births, provoke a miscarriage . The “degree” is especially toxic in the early stages of pregnancy - at and until the end of everything, when a very important process of organogenesis takes place, during which the embryo is only being formed, all the internal organs and systems of the child are “layed down”. It is undesirable to take alcohol during conception, moreover, to both future parents! As for smoking, scientists have long proven that babies whose mothers smoked during pregnancy are born with a ready dependence on nicotine, they have weakened immunity and often underdeveloped lungs. They are also more likely than other children to suffer from asthma and other ailments of the pulmonary system. Therefore, if you find out that you will have a baby, stop smoking immediately! In general, this must be done at the stage of pregnancy planning - 2-3 months before giving up contraception.

Orienteering

Often, women are interested in whether it is possible, while expecting a child, to go in for sports? In this matter, as is often the case, the golden mean is important. Now no one expects Olympic records from you, so you shouldn’t strain and sweat for several hours a day in the gym. But it’s also impossible to completely deprive yourself of physical activity and lead a sedentary lifestyle - such “inaction” can lead to weight gain, the development of edema, problems with blood vessels, and increased blood pressure. Such complications adversely affect the course of pregnancy and the development of the fetus.

So, what kind of physical activity should you choose? There are many options: yoga, fitness, gymnastics for pregnant women, swimming (or water aerobics), walking at a measured pace in the fresh air - such loads help improve lung function, keep the muscles of the legs and back in good shape, prevent the appearance of hemorrhoids and varicose veins, allow you to fight venous congestion in the pelvic area. Nordic walking, which is now popular with trekking or ski poles, is very useful for the expectant mother and baby. During such training, blood flow, the state of blood vessels and the heart improves, the body is saturated with oxygen. The baby also receives more oxygen and nutrients.

But it is better to refuse cycling - they are considered an extreme sport for pregnant women. Alpine skiing, snowboarding, rollerblading, martial arts are also under an unconditional ban - in a word, all too active and traumatic sports. In any case, in order not to harm the fetus, you need to consult with your gynecologist what kind of sports load to choose during pregnancy. The doctor must exclude conditions in which physical activity is contraindicated or significantly limited.

Sex and taboo

Only very serious medical indications can veto your sex life during this period.

For example, if there is a threat of miscarriage (especially in the first trimester), if you are expecting twins (multiple pregnancies are usually more difficult than singletons), you have had a miscarriage or premature birth, a previous pregnancy was at risk of miscarriage, or tests revealed some or an infection. In addition, the doctor may prescribe temporary abstinence for you with a loosely closed cervix, full (the placenta completely covers the internal uterine os), or marginal placenta previa (the lower edge of the placenta is at the level of the edge of the internal os). If placenta previa is detected, regular medical supervision is necessary, since there is a risk of placental abruption and uterine bleeding. Also, depending on the location of the placenta, the method of delivery will be determined. So, with a marginal or lateral presentation, the possibility of natural childbirth is not excluded, and with a full presentation, a caesarean section is prescribed.

If the pregnancy proceeds without complications, and you feel great, there are no contraindications for making love. Moreover, sex at this moment of life is very important! It allows spouses to experience completely new sensations, contributes to an even greater emotional rapprochement of the couple, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system of a woman, which is very important for the normal development of a child. Of course, during such a period, one should not forget about caution: still choose less bold positions than before, or try alternative forms of intimacy.

But in the last weeks before childbirth, sex is even indicated for therapeutic purposes: prostaglandins contained in semen prepare the cervix for childbirth and help avoid ruptures.

Adventurers

There is an opinion that air travel and a sharp change in climate do not have the best effect on pregnancy. Indeed, after the seventh month of pregnancy, flying by plane is not recommended - the threat of premature birth is strong. As for flights in general, everything here is very individual - a lot depends on the course of pregnancy and the woman's health. If the mother does not complain about anything and everything is in order with her future baby, then there are no special contraindications for traveling. If a pregnant woman has a weakened body, she suffers from high blood pressure, or she has a high risk of miscarriage, then in this case it is better to refuse to travel by air.

As for visiting exotic corners of the world or places where it is too hot, here we must remember that when entering many Asian, African and Latin American countries, it is necessary to vaccinate against a number of infections, and this is a very big threat to the unborn baby. It is also not known how your body will react to a sharp change in climate and high temperatures, so doctors recommend refraining from such extremes and choosing more traditional tourism. But no matter how you feel, before you go traveling, you must definitely visit the gynecologist leading your pregnancy.

forbidden food

Speaking about the prohibitions of an interesting position, it is worth mentioning the choice of products. So, when compiling a list of acceptable foods for this period, it is worth abandoning very fatty, salty, fried, spicy dishes and smoked meats - they "overload" the liver and gallbladder, increase the burden on the kidneys, and can cause heartburn, exacerbation of gastritis. Products that contain a lot of chemical additives, especially dyes and flavor enhancers (nitrites, monosodium glutamate) and seasonings, do not have the best effect on the body of pregnant women: chips, all kinds of crackers, ready-made sauces, crab sticks, instant food, soda, many sweets. Do not lean on some seafood (tuna, swordfish, shrimp), chocolate, strawberries and exotic fruits - they can cause allergies. For the same reason, refrain from frequent consumption of vegetables and fruits with orange pigment (citruses, carrots, pumpkin, dried apricots), but not completely excluding them from your diet - they contain many useful vitamins and minerals. By the way, it is believed that foods such as red fish and meat are dangerous during pregnancy - this is not true. On the contrary: the proteins, omega-3 fatty acids and folic acid contained in such food are simply necessary for pregnant women. In addition, meat serves as an excellent prevention of iron deficiency anemia, which often occurs during pregnancy. It is best if the attending physician selects a diet for you, based on these tests and anamnesis.

Not all teas are the same

During pregnancy, some women face such a problem as edema. As a result, wanting to expel excess fluid from the body, expectant mothers begin to drink various diuretic teas, herbal preparations or infusions from berries and herbs. It is absolutely not worth doing this without consulting a doctor, because many drinks are medicinal because of their composition, as they contain chemical components that have various medicinal properties. Therefore, they may not have the best effect on the body of a pregnant woman and the condition of the fetus. So, drinks based on sage, parsley, ginseng, valerian, chamomile often increase the tone of the uterus and increase blood pressure.

For the same reasons, it is better to give up coffee. Scientists have confirmed the fact that daily consumption of this drink (more than 3 cups a day) increases the risk of miscarriage by 2 times, especially in the first 12 weeks! Also, coffee increases blood pressure, causes insomnia, removes beneficial trace elements and vitamins from the body, which are necessary for the normal development of the child. Both freshly brewed and instant drinks have a detrimental effect. In addition, doctors strongly advise during pregnancy to exclude from your diet other liquids containing caffeine - cola, energy drinks, strong green and black teas.

But mint, ginger, white tea and rosehip infusions are extremely useful. Mint soothes, relieves nausea, ginger has antibacterial properties and is indispensable during colds and SARS, rose hips are rich in vitamins C, B, PP and iron, and white tea does not contain caffeine, normalizes blood pressure, promotes elasticity of blood vessels and strengthens tooth enamel, which is very important while carrying the baby.


From the realm of myths

With the appearance of two stripes on the test, any woman (even with two or three higher educations) begins to attach excessive importance to signs and beliefs. Meanwhile, many of them only spoil the life of the expectant mother. Here are some of them:

Myth. During pregnancy, you can not cut and dye your hair.

In fact: during pregnancy, the structure of the hair often changes: they become more brittle and lifeless. That is why, in order to look good, you need to regularly cut your hair or at least trim the ends. As for coloring, modern ammonia-free paints are quite safe for both the expectant mother and the baby. A competent hairdresser will probably first test the paint on one strand, and determine how the hair perceives this or that color.

Where did it come from: Since biblical times, hair has been considered a symbol of life (remember the tragic story of Samson and Delilah). Apparently, this is why our ancestors were so afraid to get their hair cut during pregnancy.

Myth. You can’t tell anyone about pregnancy until your interesting situation becomes obvious.

In fact: this is entirely your own business. Someone shares their joy literally from the first days, someone hides their pregnancy almost until childbirth.

Where did it come from: our ancestors were very afraid of the evil eye. And the method of "hushing up" happiness was considered one of the most effective in the fight against the evil eye. To believe or not in this sign is your own business. However, it has nothing to do with medicine.

Myth. During pregnancy, you can not raise your hands up, otherwise the umbilical cord will be tied in a knot and the child will suffocate in the womb.

In fact: medical statistics have not proven the connection between any body movements of the mother and the umbilical cord: nothing will happen to the child from the fact that you hang up the laundry!

Where did it come from: most of the absurd superstitions are based on an elementary ignorance of physiology. There is no other way to explain this myth.

Irina Pilyugina Candidate of Medical Sciences, gynecologist of the highest category

Discussion

Unfortunately, neither in the antenatal clinic, nor in any such article is it written that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not take vitamin A. It is toxic to the baby. She is pregnant with her second child and only recently found out about it herself

05.12.2017 21:47:59, Ekaterina Zuikova

The article is informative, but narrow, i.e. you have to get acquainted with the terms encountered for the first time on other pages, although they could reveal their essence here and even illustrate them. And about the last myth, that's it: medical statistics have not proven the connection between any body movements of the mother and the umbilical cord! I doubt that in general someone seriously dealt with this issue and tried to prove the safety or usefulness of certain movements, but by the way, this happens in other areas of human activity. "Medicine" in our time has long been a couple to act not alone, but drawing knowledge and experience from other areas. There is a relationship between all thoughts, movements, and everyone has known this for a long time, and many even feel and listen to themselves, and to the child, and to the world around them.

11/01/2012 11:47:06 GOLD

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Pregnancy and childbirth: conception, tests, ultrasound, toxicosis, childbirth, caesarean section, giving. And to eat well (I had a HD, so it was also impossible to eat from the heart) - I really wanted to eat fruit from the belly, watermelon, melon, cherries.

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I also wanted to sleep on my stomach. But she could not - even after pregnancy. While breastfeeding, I could not lie on my stomach even for a minute. And now there is no problem with my back (I have a long-term injury). So, for 3 years in a row I sleep only on my side. :(

And to eat well (I had a HD, so it was also impossible to eat from the heart) - I really wanted to eat fruit from the belly, watermelon, melon, cherries.

Everyone says you can't take a bath. I take it almost every evening, and still dream about it all day)

What not to eat when pregnant. Nutrition, vitamins, medicines. Pregnancy and childbirth. Mom is calling - she has prepared sorrel soup. I was interested in whether it is possible for pregnant women to have sorrel? I got into the Internet, there are such horrors: sorrel, garlic, dill, barberry, etc. Well, about the hazards of the type ...

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salted, smoked, so as not to cause swelling

in the USA, a more or less clear list of what is not allowed is given.

it is forbidden:
blue cheeses and raw milk cheeses
any unpasteurized dairy products
fish and seafood high in mercury
sausages and similar products due to their nitrate content (as preservatives)
anything made with raw eggs
any pates
liver (due to the high content of vitamin A, which is contraindicated in pregnancy)
mayonnaise if made with raw eggs
peanuts, if your family has allergies to it

Pregnancy and childbirth: conception, tests, ultrasound, toxicosis, childbirth, caesarean section, giving. Mlyn, and I'm taking 1. I did everything that was impossible, washed, ironed, hung up the linen myself, painted, cut my hair, knitted, sewed, sat cross-legged and nothing ... I look at my son right now, well ...

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eat moldy cheese

Mlyn, and I'm taking 1. she did everything that was impossible, washed, ironed, hung up the linen herself, painted, cut her hair, knitted, sewed, sat cross-legged and nothing ... I look at my son right now, well, it didn’t affect him at all ... it's all superstition. .
my mom told me today.. she went to the salon yesterday to get a haircut, so a pregnant woman came in and said from the doorway she needed to do chemistry on her head... everyone started dissuading her, they say it’s harmful, it won’t work, but she said that she was a doctor a gynecologist and does not believe in various prejudices, like this !!!

Sorry - lice. Medical questions. Pregnancy and childbirth. What can pregnant women handle? On all shampoos it is written that it is impossible during pregnancy. Tell me - maybe someone knows, otherwise my roof is already going on this soil ...

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I would do the treatment with baby shampoo, after a week I would repeat. They write a lot on what - you can’t, but what can you do? And scratch, scratch, scratch, to each his own comb with private teeth.

choose the lesser of two evils. lice are also no good.
gentle baby shampoo, applied according to the instructions, should not cause any consequences.
the fact that pregnant women cannot, suggests that pregnant women were not tested.
and by the way, in my experience with lice in a child, some kind of resistant lice went - you need to re-treat in a week or two, because. they reappear. and even after processing, some, though strangled, are alive.
so all these folk remedies don’t care for them at all.

About flour. Nutrition, vitamins, medicines. Pregnancy and childbirth. During pregnancy, minimize flour and sweets - I also obeyed. I wanted terribly, especially something with tea.

One of the main nutrition tips for pregnant women should be the use of food, which retains the largest amount of unchanged food and biologically active substances - fresh vegetables, fruits and berries, freshly prepared juices, sprouts of wheat grains, rye, etc. the amount of vitamin C, B vitamins, folic acid, denatured protein. At a temperature above 54 °C, regardless of the duration of cooking, the hydrolase enzyme, which takes part in the process of digestion of food in the gastrointestinal tract, is completely destroyed, and the product becomes “dead”, which, in turn, requires more stress on the digestive organs and energy on its processing. The more often you eat porridge, pies or fried meat, the more the digestive tract is "polluted" by the remnants of incompletely digested dishes.
In fresh vegetables, fruits, berries and juices, nutrients remain unchanged; they are preserved in fresh-frozen fruits. However, perhaps the most useful are dishes from germinated grains. When the grain is germinated, enzymes are sharply activated in it, in connection with which the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates occurs with the formation of easily digestible sugars, fatty acids, amino acids and vitamins. In particular, vitamin E found in seedlings and green shoots is absorbed by the body at least ten times more intensively than from synthetic preparations. Therefore, such food is the most valuable supplier of all these substances for the female body during pregnancy.

An important place in the diet of the expectant mother is occupied by dairy.

Cottage cheese is better to use fat-free or calcined. In fat-free cottage cheese, about 17% of protein is more than in some types of meat. There is a lot of methionine in cottage cheese, which is so necessary for the fetus, and there are less nitrogenous substances that increase the load on the liver and kidneys than in meat. Calcined cottage cheese can be prepared at home (see recipes).

Sour milk drinks- an indispensable product for a pregnant woman. They help to increase immunity, perfectly normalize motor activity and intestinal microflora, and allow you to get rid of constipation without resorting to laxatives. The best laxative is a glass of kefir or curdled milk with the addition of a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Kefir or yogurt at night should become a permanent component of the diet of a pregnant woman.
Yogurt is best prepared at home by fermenting with two tablespoons of sour cream, kefir or industrial yogurt. Milk is allowed to stand in a dark place for several hours, then put in the refrigerator. "On its own" (using the samokvass method), milk turns sour due to the microflora that enters from the environment, and not only due to lactic acid bacteria. It is not difficult to prepare natural fermented milkshakes at home. To do this, you need to mix kefir or yogurt with fresh juice of carrots, apples, raspberries, etc. Such a product is a good substitute for yogurts, which are so loved by many people and which have no special advantages over kefir or yogurt, but contain food additives (to create taste sensations or extended shelf life). If you can't refuse yogurt, then choose one that has the shortest shelf life, since a long shelf life always implies the presence of preservatives.

Ryazhenka is better to choose low-fat - 2.5% fat. Buttermilk and whey contain a large amount of amino acids with pronounced lipotropic properties (, cystine, etc.), and make up for the lack of protein in the body during pregnancy. The biological properties of nachka proteins are especially enhanced due to the complex of vitamins present in it (A, B, 1 B2, B6, B2, E, PP, shipim) and minerals, including all trace elements found in whole milk. Buttermilk contains up to 5% sugar (lactose), which normalizes the fermentation processes in the intestines and prevents the development of putrefactive processes accompanied by flatulence, and hence self-poisoning as a result of the absorption of putrefactive decay products from the intestines.
Fermented milk drinks enriched with artificial microflora, including bifido: bifidokefir, bifilife, bifidoryazhenka, etc., are extremely useful. From 2 to 5 strains of bifidobacteria are added to them.

In general, it can be said that the nutrition of a pregnant woman should be primarily lacto-vegetarian, but it cannot be said about other products.

First of all, this fish one of the most important food for pregnant women, containing complete proteins (on average 17-19% in the edible part) with a well-balanced composition of amino acids. Fish is easier to digest than meat (moreover, “both in a saucepan and in the stomach”), therefore, pregnant women, especially with a decrease in the enzymatic activity of the gastrointestinal tract, should partially replace coarser meat food with fish, using mainly lean and moderately fatty foods. varieties. In addition, fish, especially sea fish, contains a variety of minerals, in particular, trace elements -, fluorine, copper, zinc, etc.

However, the extractive substances of fish excite the secretion of the digestive glands more strongly than the extractive substances of meat, although they are somewhat less in fish than in meat. Extractive substances turn into a decoction during cooking, so fish broths (ear) are dangerous for women with diseases of the stomach and duodenum with high acidity, as well as the liver and pancreas. This does not apply to the most boiled fish, which is useful for almost everyone.

In addition to boiled, you can eat baked fish, including in foil.

Non-fish seafood, which includes mussels, scallops, shrimps, crabs, trepangs, squids, sea kale (kelp) and some others, will be of great benefit during pregnancy. These products contain little fat and are a source of complete proteins, and the content of trace elements is much superior to animal meat. In particular, mussels contain twice as much protein as a chicken egg, and are much better digested than pork, beef or lamb. Plus it's mini! more calories. The meat of crabs, shrimp, squid is very rich in hematopoietic substances. Seaweed is useful for pregnant women who are prone to obesity. Only those who suffer from acute diseases of the digestive system (peptic ulcer, gastritis, bowel disease with diarrhea, liver and kidney disease) should not use it.

As for meat and meat products, then it is enough for a pregnant woman to eat about 100 g of meat per day. At the same time, preference should be given to rabbit meat (it is considered the lightest), veal, lean poultry (but not kurambroilers), as well as lean pork varieties.
The daily diet of a pregnant woman should include 15-30 g of butter, 30-80 g of sour cream or cream and 25-30 g of vegetable oils (preferably unrefined). Fats increase the calorie content and palatability of food, g contribute to the intake of fat-soluble vitamins (A, P, E) into the body. Vegetable oil (under; solar, corn), in addition to essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic), contains vitamin E, which, as already mentioned, is the main one in the prevention of miscarriages. Refractory fats (pork, lamb, beef) should not be consumed by pregnant women.
Useful for pregnant women are complex carbohydrate 3 products that contain vegetable 3 fiber. It is rich in wholemeal bread, & buckwheat and oatmeal, various vegetables and; fruits - potatoes, cabbage, beets, carrots, apples, berries, watermelons, prunes, rich, in addition, 1 also in minerals and vitamins. In the second half of pregnancy, it is better to use 3 salt-free bread made from wheat or rye flour (100 g of such bread contains only 52 mg of sodium - versus 300-400 mg in regular bread), buns with low acidity, buns and bread with seaweed instead of salt. Sufficient consumption of vegetables and fruits (600-700 g) helps to eliminate constipation, which often occurs during pregnancy, and normalize liver function.

If pregnancy occurs in summer or autumn, then fresh mushrooms can be recommended (unless, of course, you suffer from gastrointestinal diseases). They can satisfy the taste whims of even the most “fastidious women.

Mushrooms as a food item are sometimes compared to vegetables, to which they are similar in terms of calories and water content. They are also called “forest meat”, since the chemical composition of mushrooms is close to animal products. Mushrooms are very rich in nitrogenous substances, especially proteins. The protein content in mushrooms is much higher than in many vegetables, and in dried porcini mushrooms there are more proteins than in meat. The composition of proteins includes almost all the most important amino acids - leucine, tyrosine, histidine, arginine. They are remarkable in that they require less digestive juices for breakdown than animal products, and are easily absorbed in the intestines.

Mushrooms are quite rich in vitamins B, 1 B2, E and PP, they contain, although in small quantities, vitamins A and C. But most of all, mushrooms are rich in nicotinic acid, especially mushrooms, which contain 322 mg of this vitamin per 100 g of absolutely dry matter - as much as in beef liver.
Of the minerals in mushrooms, there is a lot of phosphorus and potassium. In particular, mushroom "deposits" of phosphorus are three times more than vegetable ones, and from animal products, according to this indicator, they can be compared with fish. They also include such trace elements necessary for humans as zinc, copper and manganese. In terms of zinc content, mushrooms generally do not know their equal in the plant world.

Mushrooms contain extractive and aromatic substances that enhance their taste and increase the secretion of gastric juice. In their stimulating effect on the secretion of the digestive glands, mushroom decoctions are superior to vegetable decoctions and are not inferior to meat decoctions.
It is also important that, while picking mushrooms, a woman both rests and gives herself moderate physical activity, breathes fresh air and listens to the “music” of the forest. Avid mushroom pickers know that this activity - picking mushrooms - distracts even from the most annoying unpleasant thoughts.

Thus, an approximate grocery set for expectant mothers for one day (in the second half of pregnancy) includes (in d):

    meat products - 100;

fish products - 100;

low-fat cottage cheese - 170;

kefir - 200;

milk - 250;

sour cream - 30;

butter - 15;

vegetable oil - 25;

sugar - 40;

rye bread - 100;

wheat bread - 100;

confectionery flour products (bun, biscuit) - 100;

cereals, pasta - 60;

potatoes - 200;

cabbage - 100;

beets - 100;

carrots - 100;

tomatoes and other vegetables - 200;

fruits, berries or fruit juice - 200;

greens - 30-50.

Video. Features of nutrition of a pregnant woman. Part 1

Nutrition of a pregnant woman should be complete. In the first months of the term, it is problematic to eat whatever you like, due to toxicosis, but gradually the appetite improves, it is more and more difficult for a woman to resist overeating and all sorts of tasty "harmful things".

The diet of the expectant mother should consist of healthy foods, it is best to cook them for a couple, in the oven, stew or boil, but it is better to refrain from smoked meats and fried foods and not allow yourself to consume it daily. You need to eat little during pregnancy, but often: a hearty dinner after a day of hunger strike or constant dry snacks is not the most healthy food for an expectant mother. Focus on fresh fruits and raw vegetables, because heat treatment destroys most of the nutrients.

So, we bring to your attention the TOP 10 most useful products for pregnant women.

1. Broccoli. This annual plant of the cabbage family has been known for its beneficial properties for a very long time. There are several varieties of broccoli with green or purple buds. This vegetable is very useful: first of all, it contains 1.5 times more vitamin C than an orange. Also, broccoli is a source of beta-carotene, magnesium, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, vitamins U, PP, K, E. Broccoli is low in calories, prevents the development of diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous system. Broccoli also contains amino acids, fiber, which improves digestion, chlorophyll, which has a positive effect on blood composition. This vegetable also contains folic acid, which is necessary for the development of the fetus.

Eggs. It is a source of many nutrients, including folic acid, selenium, choline, biotin, easily digestible proteins and amino acids. Eggs contain vitamin A, E, D, B12, B3, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium. Pregnant women are not recommended to eat raw eggs, heat treatment is very important. Another thing is quail eggs, they are no less useful and have a balanced composition. The use of eggs is the prevention of vision problems, they contribute to the removal of cholesterol and fats from the body, and have a high energy value. More than 2 eggs per day is not recommended.

3. Dairy products. In particular, yogurt, cottage cheese and kefir are sources of useful trace elements, vitamins, calcium, vitamin D. It is better to choose calcined or fat-free cottage cheese, it additionally contains protein. Sour-milk drinks enriched with artificial microflora, low-fat fermented baked milk, kefir and yogurt are useful. Do not forget about hard cheese - it is a powerful source of calcium and fluorine.

4. Fish of moderate fat content. Fish contains proteins, amino acids, it is easily digested. Also in moderately fatty varieties of sea fish there is iodine, fluorine, zinc, copper and other minerals. Unlike meat, fish boiled and baked in foil is good for everyone, but it is better not to consume fish broths for women who suffer from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with high acidity.

5. Seafood. For a future mother, seafood is a source of microelements and complete proteins, their content is even higher than in many types of meat. Women who suffer from diseases of the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract should not abuse seafood. In general, crabs, shrimps, mussels, squids, scallops, sea kale are of great benefit to both mother and her unborn child. They contain hematopoietic substances, they contribute to the normalization of metabolism.

6. Mushrooms. Oddly enough, it is mushrooms that are considered very useful for pregnant women, because they contain proteins, carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamins, and glycogen. It is not for nothing that mushrooms are called “forest meat”, because their composition is very similar to animal products, while they are much easier to digest. Mushrooms contain vitamins A, C, B1, B2, E, PP, phosphorus, potassium, nicotinic acid, zinc.

7. Rabbit meat. Without meat, the diet of a pregnant woman will be incomplete, so let it be tasty and dietary rabbit meat. This is white meat, which contains less fat and a lot of protein. In terms of mineral and vitamin composition, it surpasses all analogues: it contains vitamins of group B, C, fluorine, iron, cobalt, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, nicotinic acid, sodium salts. At the same time, rabbit meat is a low-calorie product, from which almost 97% of the protein is absorbed.

8. Cereals and grain products. Brown rice, wholemeal bread, oatmeal, wheat germ are very healthy foods. They help to mitigate toxicosis, enrich the body with vitamins, proteins, complex carbohydrates. They also contain a lot of vegetable fiber, they help improve digestion, normalize liver function. Many cereals contain calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, B vitamins and more.

9. Oil. Butter, olive, sunflower, corn oil is useful. It is enough for pregnant women to consume up to 30 g of butter per day, choose unrefined vegetable oil - these are healthy fatty acids, vitamins E, A, P. Future mothers should not consume refractory fats like pork or mutton, give preference to cream (up to 30 g per day) or sour cream (up to 80 g per day).

10. Legumes. Beans, lentils, peas are used both in the form of cereals and whole. Before cooking, they need to be soaked for several hours in cold water. Leguminous plants help to remove excess cholesterol from the body, improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, they contain proteins, fiber, calcium, zinc, iron and other minerals. Legumes are useful in diseases of the heart, circulatory system, are involved in the processes of hematopoiesis.

Treat the choice of diet carefully and responsibly, because your health and the health of the unborn baby depend on the quality of the food you eat. We wish you an easy pregnancy and childbirth!

After a woman becomes pregnant, she needs to take into account that any action affects the unborn child. Proper nutrition during pregnancy is very important, since the harmonious development and well-being of the baby depends on the nutrition of the mother.

Why Proper Nutrition During Pregnancy Is Important

Pregnancy is a time when the female body is subject to high loads. The unborn child grows and develops in utero, and for this he needs the energy components of food and plastic (proteins, fats and carbohydrates). More mineral salts and vitamins are also needed. That is why nutrition during pregnancy should be different from what it was before.

A deficiency of any nutrient in the mother's diet can cause serious health problems for both the baby and the woman. There are also so-called critical periods of fetal development during pregnancy. So, for example, the lack of certain food components during the laying of the child's nervous system can lead to a violation in its formation. This manifests itself in the future as a lag in development from peers.

There are several options for malnutrition in a woman during pregnancy. The main one is nutritional deficiencies. At the same time, the body cannot compensate for the energy and protein deficiency. A similar situation arises when a pregnant woman consciously does not change her diet for fear of gaining extra pounds, or she has no desire to understand the basics of proper nutrition while waiting for the baby.

There is a violation of the ratio between food components and responsible expectant mothers who take care of the baby. At the same time, a woman eats a lot and often, but, despite this, a deficiency of a certain useful substance that is vital for the fetus develops.

Healthy and proper nutrition during pregnancy is the most important condition for maintaining the health of mother and baby, as well as its harmonious development.

What can and cannot be eaten while pregnant

It is during pregnancy that a woman pays a lot of attention to her health and intensively monitors nutrition. Many components of the diet are excluded for a long time, and water and tea are preferred from drinks. For tea lovers, it is best to choose green varieties that contain more nutrients. Any tea reduces pressure, has a positive effect on the condition of the teeth and increases the elasticity of blood vessels. It is better to drink it weak, you can add milk.

  1. Do not get carried away during pregnancy with herbal teas. They can be drunk no more than 1 cup per day after consultation with the doctor.
  2. Any tea contains caffeine, which can cross the placenta and harm the fetus, so you should not get carried away with it. It is best to avoid drinking coffee altogether. If a woman cannot do this, then cut back to a minimum. Coffee excites the nervous system, leaches calcium from the body, raises blood pressure, and prevents microelements from being absorbed. Read also:
  3. If a woman cannot completely give up coffee for the period of bearing a child, then its maximum consumption should not exceed 200 ml per day.
  4. Salt must be present in the food of a pregnant woman, but in limited quantities. The amount of amniotic fluid is constantly updated and increased, while salt is very important. It is better to choose sea or iodized salt, which improves metabolism and immunity.
  5. The main part of the diet during the period of bearing a child is vegetables and fruits. You can drink freshly squeezed juices. It is optimal to eat about 1 kg of such products per day. Citrus and exotic fruits should be limited, as they can provoke an allergic reaction in a woman or in an unborn baby.
  6. Of the fruits, apples have the greatest benefit, as they contain many vitamins. They also normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract, strengthen the immune system, improve appetite and remove cholesterol from the body. Pears will help reduce pressure and get rid of edema. Pumpkin also has diuretic properties. Bulgarian pepper saturates the body of the fetus with keratin, strengthens nails, hair and teeth. Beets help the formation of red blood cells in a pregnant woman and an unborn child. Pomegranate increases hemoglobin.
  7. It is not always possible to get all the necessary trace elements and vitamins from fruits and vegetables, so a pharmacy balanced vitamin and mineral complex will help to avoid their deficiency. Read also:
  8. During pregnancy, folic acid is needed, which is rich in melon. This substance strengthens the nervous system and vascular walls, and also gives the body glucose. Grapes contribute to the formation of strong immunity in the baby. Rich in vitamins and cranberries.
  9. Do not drink packaged juices during pregnancy. They contain large amounts of sugar and preservatives and are poor in vitamins.
  10. Dairy products are a source of calcium, which plays an important role in the formation of the skeletal system, nails and teeth of a child. Also, the dairy components of the diet contain a large amount of proteins, milk sugar and vitamins. Dairy fats are easily digestible, so there is no need to be afraid of their presence in food.
  11. Particular attention among dairy products during pregnancy is given to cottage cheese. In terms of protein content, it surpasses even some varieties of meat. It also contains methionine, which is involved in the process of fetal formation.
  12. Every day, cottage cheese should be included in the diet for pregnant women. It is useful to add fruits, berries and sour cream to it.
  13. Nuts contain many useful substances, but they are slowly absorbed by the body, so their consumption should be limited. It is not recommended to eat them with a tendency to constipation or allergic reactions. During pregnancy, walnuts and pine nuts are useful, which have a positive effect on lactation. Read also:
  14. It is better to choose fish from marine varieties, as they are rich in minerals and trace elements. It is recommended to boil and bake it. Fried fish burdens the liver and kidneys, and raw fish can be dangerous to the health of a woman and a baby. Useful for pregnant women and seaweed.
  15. Meat during the period of bearing a child should only supplement the main diet. To obtain all the necessary nutrients, it is enough to consume 150 g of meat products per day. The most useful meat is poultry, rabbit, veal or lean pork. By the end of pregnancy, the amount of meat consumed can be reduced.
  16. Butter should not be abused, as it causes excess weight. Vegetable oils include olive and sunflower oils.
  17. Cereals help to improve the work of the intestines of a pregnant woman. They also should not be neglected at this time.

Regardless of the course of pregnancy for this period, you need to abandon the following products:

  • chips and crackers;
  • chewing gum;
  • fried and spicy dishes;
  • smoked meats;
  • strong tea and coffee;
  • fatty meat and fish;
  • alcohol;
  • spices;
  • oil creams with dyes;
  • semi-finished products;
  • crab sticks;
  • vinegar;
  • soda;
  • Exotic fruits.

If you are prone to allergies, highly allergenic foods should be excluded from the diet.

Nutrition during pregnancy in the 1st trimester

During this period, folic acid or vitamin B9 is especially important, the lack of which can manifest itself already a few weeks after the onset of pregnancy. This vitamin is necessary for proper cell division, normal growth and development of organs and tissues of the fetus. Its special role is participation in the formation of the child's nervous system. With a deficiency of folic acid, a woman may feel a bad mood, lack of appetite and rapid fatigue. (you can also fix the link here)

The following foods are rich in vitamin B9:

  1. spinach;
  2. beet;
  3. cabbage;
  4. legumes;
  5. kidneys;
  6. caviar;
  7. salad;
  8. green onions;
  9. liver;
  10. cottage cheese;
  11. tomatoes;
  12. yolk

Often during this period, women are faced with such an unpleasant phenomenon as toxicosis. It is manifested, as a rule, by morning sickness, vomiting, loss of appetite, poor health. Frequent meals in small portions (after 2-3 hours) will help to alleviate the condition of a woman. Preference should be given to fruits, vegetables, steamed or baked dishes.

Having learned about pregnancy, you do not need to start eating for two. Such a diet will only lead to extra pounds, which are then difficult to get rid of. The baby's need for energy at this stage is very small.

Menu during pregnancy in the 1st trimester

Monday

  • Breakfast: Muesli mix with milk and fruit
  • Lunch: Soup (base - meat broth)
  • Afternoon snack: 150gr. vegetable salad (choose vegetables according to the season)
  • Dinner: Braised cabbage with rice
  1. Breakfast: Oatmeal or rice with milk
  2. Second breakfast: Butter sandwich
  3. Lunch: Ukha
  4. Afternoon snack: 150-200gr. low-fat cottage cheese
  5. Dinner: Pasta and baked liver on kefir
  6. Before bed: Salad of your favorite vegetables
  • Breakfast: 100-150 grams of cottage cheese + green or black tea
  • Second breakfast: Dried fruit compote and biscuit biscuits
  • Lunch: Pumpkin and broccoli soup
  • Afternoon snack: Seasonal fruit of your choice
  • Dinner: Mashed chicken with steamed chicken patty
  1. Breakfast: 150-200 gr. buckwheat or rice porridge with milk + juice
  2. Second breakfast: 150 ml natural low-fat yogurt without additives and sugar
  3. Lunch: Shredded cauliflower or broccoli soup + bread
  4. Dinner: Salad of tuna, spinach leaves, avocado and cherry tomatoes, dressed with salad oil
  5. Before bedtime: 150 ml of cranberry juice
  • Breakfast: Bread with a slice of cheese and tomato. Wash down with kefir or fermented baked milk
  • Second breakfast: One orange
  • Lunch: Pasta with meatballs + seasonal vegetable salad
  • Afternoon snack: Walnuts (small handful)
  • Dinner: Potatoes cooked in the oven with meat
  • Before going to bed: 150 ml of kefir or milk
  1. Breakfast: Cheesecakes + a mug of herbal tea
  2. Second breakfast: 100 gr. dried apricots
  3. Lunch: 150 gr. vegetable soup with chicken pieces. Whole grain bread
  4. Afternoon snack: Apple and carrots, mashed through a grater
  5. Dinner: Mix of green salad, soft cheese and cherry tomato
  6. Before going to bed: 150 ml of kefir or milk

Sunday

  • Breakfast: 150-200 gr. oatmeal in milk with apple slices + juice
  • Second breakfast: One banana
  • Lunch: Chicken soup + cabbage, tomato and cucumber salad (or choose vegetables according to the season)
  • Afternoon snack: Favorite fruit (one apple or one pear)
  • Dinner: Steamed vegetables and chicken cutlet
  • Before bed: 150 ml of natural low-fat yogurt without additives and sugar

Nutrition during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester

During this period, the unborn child is actively growing, and his organs begin their work. In this regard, the energy costs of the fetus increase, which means that the woman needs to consume more nutrients. The energy value of the daily volume of food in the 2nd trimester should increase to 2800 kcal, the need for proteins is 100 g per day.

For the formation of teeth, bones, muscles, heart and nervous system, the baby needs calcium and vitamin D. The lack of these substances can cause fetal growth retardation, the woman will experience muscle pain, caries, rapid pulse and osteoporosis.

There are foods that do not allow normal absorption of calcium and vitamin D, so it is best to refuse them. These include:

  1. soda;
  2. cocoa;
  3. semolina;
  4. sweet food;
  5. fatty and salty foods.

In this case, it is necessary to introduce calcium-rich foods into the diet:

  • spinach;
  • dairy products;
  • oatmeal;
  • green onions;
  • yolk;
  • raisin;
  • butter.

Another possible problem in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy is the development of anemia. It is manifested by a low level of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the blood of the expectant mother. Anemia develops due to iron deficiency. The following foods are rich in this substance:

  1. liver;
  2. meat;
  3. eggs;
  4. pepper;
  5. radish.

Good absorption of iron is facilitated by foods rich in vitamin C.

Toward the end of pregnancy, women experience constipation and heartburn. Problems with the stool occur due to the deterioration of intestinal motility and the pressure of the uterus on the rectum. To combat this problem, the diet should contain foods containing a lot of fiber. These include vegetables and fruits, the share of which should be two-thirds of the daily food intake. At the same time, animal fats cannot be completely abandoned. With heartburn, you need to eat fractionally, completely refusing spicy, salty and fatty foods.

Menu during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester

Monday

  • Breakfast: Sandwich with a slice of cheese and tomatoes + scrambled eggs
  • Second breakfast: 100g. cottage cheese with raisins
  • Lunch: Soup with vegetables
  • Snack: 150 ml natural low-fat yogurt without additives and sugar
  • Dinner: Salad - mix of vegetables, avocado and lettuce
  • Before going to bed: 150 ml of rosehip infusion
  1. Breakfast: 200 gr. oat milk porridge
  2. Second breakfast: Banana, apple + some nuts
  3. Lunch: Chicken soup
  4. Afternoon snack: Low-calorie cottage cheese - 100 grams
  5. Dinner: Vegetable and lean meat stew
  • Breakfast: Egg omelette
  • Second breakfast: 150 ml natural low-fat yogurt without additives and sugar
  • Lunch: Meat or fish soup
  • Snack: Fruits (preferably apples, bananas, peaches)
  • Dinner: Any porridge with milk
  • Before bed: Vegetable salad or favorite fruit
  1. Breakfast: Cheesecakes with raisins and sour cream
  2. Second breakfast: A small handful of walnuts or almonds
  3. Lunch: Lentil soup
  4. Afternoon snack: Favorite fruit (one apple or one pear)
  5. Dinner: Chicken baked in tomatoes. Boiled rice - for garnish.
  6. Before bed: 150 ml of natural low-fat yogurt without additives and sugar
  • Breakfast: Omelet and sandwich
  • Second breakfast: 1 glass of natural tomato juice
  • Lunch: Ragout of fresh seasonal vegetables with meat
  • Afternoon snack: Peach or any other seasonal fruit
  • Dinner: Spaghetti with tomato sauce
  • Before bed: 1 cup of herbal tea
  1. Breakfast: Cottage cheese with grated berries or jam
  2. Second breakfast: Bread with a slice of cheese
  3. Lunch: Stewed beef + buckwheat for garnish, as well as vegetable salad + a cup of green tea
  4. Afternoon snack: Juice or fruit to taste
  5. Dinner: Chicken fillet baked with tomatoes + vegetable salad
  6. Before going to bed: 150 ml of milk or kefir

Sunday

  • Breakfast: Corn milk porridge with dried apricots
  • Second breakfast: 150 ml natural low-fat yogurt without additives and sugar
  • Lunch: Portion of tomato salad (100g) and cucumbers and cabbage soup
  • Afternoon snack: A small handful of dried fruits or nuts (any)
  • Dinner: Squash fritters with sour cream, rosehip tea
  • Before bed: 150 ml of natural low-fat yogurt without additives and sugar

Nutrition during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester

From the 32nd week of pregnancy, a woman needs to gradually reduce the calorie content of her diet. This is achieved by reducing the amount of animal fats and simple carbohydrates. During this period, the growth of the baby slows down, he basically only gains weight, but the activity of the expectant mother also decreases. That is why calorie intake is reduced.

At this time, a woman can spend fasting days once a week. At the same time, only one product can be eaten during the day: cottage cheese, apples or kefir.

Some women develop late preeclampsia at the end of pregnancy. This condition requires treatment and constant medical supervision. If there is at least a chance of its development, you need to completely exclude salt from your diet or reduce its consumption to a minimum. Sweet, smoked and fried foods are also forbidden for gestosis.