Many women will be very happy when they learn that they are pregnant after a long period of pregnancy preparation, and at the same time they are a little nervous. After all, there is an extra baby in their body, and they need to pay more careful care and care.
, especially the first three months of pregnancy, is a critical period for fetal development. Expected mothers should be very careful in all aspects, among which diet is an important part that cannot be ignored. The diet of expectant mothers directly determines the development of the fetus, and it is very important to consume adequate nutrition. So, what foods do expectant mothers eat in the first three months of pregnancy are good for fetal health?
1, appropriately intake of foods rich in folic acid
Early pregnancy is the period of formation and development of the baby neural tube. During this period, expectant mothers should appropriately supplement folic acid . You can take folic acid tablets under the guidance of a doctor, or you can eat more foods rich in folic acid in your life, such as rapeseed, tomatoes, spinach, carrot , etc. Active folic acid supplementation can prevent fetal neural tube malformation , which is also very helpful for to improve fetal intelligence .
2. Supplementing protein
protein is an indispensable nutrient for the human body and a basic substance that makes up life. The first three months of pregnancy are the critical period of embryo formation. At this time, appropriate supplementation of protein is more conducive to cell differentiation and also plays a key role in the development of the fetal brain and various organs.
During this period, you can eat more eggs, milk, fish, shrimp, soy products, and lean meat , which can help promote the growth and development of the fetus.
3, supplementing DHA
DHA plays a key role in the development of fetal vision and intelligence . You can eat more DHA-rich foods in the first three months of pregnancy, such as sea fish, fish oil , etc. In addition, walnut can also synthesize DHA in the body, and you can also eat more appropriately.
4. Supplementing calcium
Calcium is an essential substance for fetal bone and tooth development. The fetus will consume a large amount of calcium in the mother during the growth of the mother. It is recommended to drink more milk and yogurt during pregnancy, or you can also eat more soy products to help supplement calcium. In the middle of pregnancy, the body's demand for calcium will increase. At this time, you can take some calcium tablets appropriately, but you should take them under the guidance of a doctor.
In addition to paying attention to eating more of the above foods in your diet, expectant mothers should also pay attention to the following things in the first three months of pregnancy:
1. Sexual life is regulated
You can have sex appropriately during pregnancy, but you should avoid having sex in the first three months and the next three months of pregnancy. In the early stage of pregnancy, the development of the fetus is still unstable, and the stimulation during sexual intercourse may cause to threaten miscarriage or miscarriage , which is very harmful to the fetal health.
2. Pay attention to your own physical changes
The most dangerous thing in the early stage of pregnancy is miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy . Expectant mothers should pay more attention to their physical changes. If lower abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding and other conditions occur in the early stage of pregnancy, they should go to the hospital for treatment in time.
3. Prevent fetal malformation
Early pregnancy is a critical period for fetal neural tube development. During this period, expectant mothers should stay away from tobacco and alcohol to avoid contact with harmful chemicals . should not stay in an environment where air is not circulating for a long time . You should go outdoors more often, enhances immunity , and should avoid taking the drug privately.
The first three months of pregnancy are a critical period for fetal development. During this period, expectant mothers should appropriately consume more foods rich in protein, folic acid, DHA and calcium in their diet to promote the growth and development of the fetus.
In the early stage of pregnancy, you should also keep your sexual life away from harmful chemicals, and pay more attention to your physical changes. Once you experience vaginal bleeding, lower abdomen pain and other discomforts, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.
