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Nutr ional
Desideratum
during
P
Pregnancy
regnancy is a significant
moment in the life of a
woman. This is the period
where the individual needs to take
good care of herself and ensure that
she includes an equally healthy diet
into her daily regime. This is where
the nurturing of the child starts and
helps it grow in an ideal
environment. The fetus growing
inside the womb relies entirely on the
food consumed by the mother. It is
hence necessary to supplement it
with foods containing more calcium,
folic acid or folate, iron, and
proteins. The intake of fruits and
vegetables needs to be taken
seriously as incorporating an
assortment of them into the diet can
prove to facilitate more vitamins and
minerals within the body.
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Implementation of Nourishment
for the Fetus
Food is the element that helps
humans survive and provides them
with energy to carry out their day-to-
day tasks. The ingested nutrients,
upon getting absorbed into the body,
start building up the body and repair
it from within. Similarly, for women
who are expecting, they need to
double the nutrition as it needs to be
balanced out for the growth of the
baby as well as energy for the
mother. Here are some of the things
to add into the diet compulsorily to
ensure a healthy pregnancy.
Dairy Products – The need to
consume foods that are rich in
protein and calcium is at its peak as
this is a major requirement for the
fetus’ bone health. The high quality
protein mainly casein and whey are
found in dairy products along with
magnesium, phosphorous and
zinc. Yoghurt is a rich
source of all the above
nutrients especially
calcium gives assurance
that the babies developing bones,
teeth and muscles are healthy. Some
variants of yoghurt also contain
probiotic bacteria that are very
important for digestive health and
assist in constipation during
pregnancy. Consumption of milk
may also help in reducing the
chances of pregnancy related
complications.
Legumes – These small pods are rich
in iron, protein and folate. During the
first trimester it is essential that both
the mother and fetus receive folate as
it is possible that the chances of low
birth weight are reduced. The fibers
present in it also help in preventing
hemorrhoids for the duration of the
pregnancy.
Fish – This is also a natural source of
vitamin D which is good for the hair
as well as nails. Consumption of fish
helps in providing the body with
Omega 3 fatty acid. The fetus’ brain
and eyes are built using this nutrient
but fish like salmon should be
consumed in moderation. The risk of
impurities or large quantity of