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That during pregnancy you should follow a healthy diet rich in proteins, vitamins and iron everyone knows. Which fruits and vegetables should be included in meals daily. But what can you not eat in pregnancy, everyone knows?
Main Care
Care during this period is essential for the woman to reach 9 months of age with her health up to date and the baby well developed, so the attention must go beyond the reduction of physical efforts, emotional control and prenatal consultations , because food is the main point for a peaceful and healthy pregnancy.
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Food Recommendations
Usually the obstetrician himself will inform you how to proceed with the feeding, and the foods that are not indicated and that may offer risks. As is the case with raw and undercooked meats , some types of fish, seafood and drinks.
- Raw and undercooked meat – Raw and undercooked meats should be avoided during the gestational period as they pose risks of contamination with toxoplasmosis and other bacteria. Smoked meats such as ham, bacon, sausage are also at risk of contamination with toxoplasmosis, which can cause fatal damage to the baby if it activates during pregnancy.
- Raw Egg – The egg is a food rich in vitamin A, iron, calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin E. It acts in a powerful way in increasing resistance against infections, in addition to strengthening nails, hair and teeth. However, if consumed raw, it poses risks of contamination with salmonella. So it is one of the foods that should be avoided during pregnancy, especially in recipes such as homemade mayonnaise.
- Fish – Fish is a precious food that should be on the weekly menu of every human being. It is rich in vitamin D and calcium, in addition to providing iron and vitamin B12 which are important nutrients for blood health. However, during pregnancy, some types of fish and seafood should be removed from the menu, as is the case with tuna and leather fish such as catfish and guinea fowl. They offer a higher risk of contamination by heavy metals such as mercury, which can directly affect the fetus’ nervous system. Raw fish should also be cut at this stage as they pose a risk of contamination with toxoplasmosis and food infections.
- Cheese – Cheese is a food rich in calcium and several other nutrients very important for health and better fetal development. But some types of cheese are not suitable for consumption during pregnancy because they present a risk of brucellosis contamination, such as fresh unpasteurized cheeses, camembert, philadelphia, brie and mozzarella cheeses.
Drinks not recommended
In addition to the foods you cannot eat during pregnancy, there are drinks that must be eliminated during pregnancy as well and during the breastfeeding phase . The alcoholic drinks are some of the examples. The consumption of alcoholic beverages during the gestational period is directly linked to premature births, babies with low weight, with fetal malformation and mental retardation.
The consumption of caffeine does not necessarily need to be abolished, but its amount must be reduced considerably. Excess caffeine can affect the fetus’ cardiac functioning and delay its development. in addition, it is also responsible for the increase of stretch marks on the woman’s body. We must also remember that caffeine is not only found in daily coffees, but in cola-based soft drinks and black teas.
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
During pregnancy it is necessary to increase the intake of foods rich in nutrients and vitamins , as it is through them that the maternal organism will receive the necessary amount and transfer it to the appropriate fetal development. The old phrase of “eating for two” must be forgotten.
Food Quality
It is not by increasing the amount of food that you eat healthy, but in the quality of what is eaten. A balanced diet made at the correct times is enough to maintain the consumption of necessary nutrients. In addition to eating every 3 hours, the pregnant woman must choose what to eat.
Fruits and vegetables should be consumed, and be sure to wash thoroughly before eating. The reduction of salt and spices is also very important to reduce the swelling and fluid retention that increase even more during the gestational period.
Fatty meats must be removed from consumption, fried foods, sweets and fatty foods must be eliminated. This practice, in addition to controlling weight gain, will decrease the chances that cholesterol and glucose will increase.
Adequate time to eat
Feeding in small portions several times a day is the best way to maintain food properly. This way, nausea, nausea and dizziness are avoided. Water intake is also essential to keep the body hydrated, aid in digestion and aids in the body’s detoxification. It also contributes to the better functioning of the whole organism.
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My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.
Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.
