Every woman who plans a pregnancy, prepares in advance for the fact that she will gain weight. For the entire pregnancy, according to different data, a woman gets 12-20 kg. Some girls because of strong unrest regarding their figure during pregnancy prefer not to give up various diets. In this connection, the question arises: will it not be harmful for the future baby?
There is no unequivocal answer in this matter. After all, if something is removed from the diet, the child will not receive some useful substances, which are now absolutely necessary for normal development, and also to prepare for the birth.
There is another side to the coin. During pregnancy, extra pounds can lead to the development of toxicosis, which can affect the development of the fetus, increase the likelihood of complications during labor. To avoid extra pounds during pregnancy, you need to monitor your diet - it must be balanced. And then you need not be afraid of extra pounds and the baby will be healthy. After childbirth two (sometimes three) months later you can restore your figure.
Balanced nutrition correctly means excluding from the menu refined dishes, as well as beverages and artificial products.
Let's talk more about diets for pregnant women
During pregnancy, you need to eat fruits, vegetables, sour-milk products, including milk (all products are natural).
The menu must necessarily contain products that promote the healing and cleansing of the whole organism, in a natural way: juices from fruits and vegetables (if desired, it can be diluted with water at the rate of 1: 1); Vegetables with a tops and a skin, bran, fruit with grains.
Meat is better not to eat much, alternate with other useful products that contain protein. In the diet should be added poultry meat, dairy products, seafood, nuts, mushrooms, porridges.
It is advised to limit the use of table salt, as this can cause an increase in fluid in the body.
Reduce the time of cooking products. Dishes should be cooked better with a steamer, and fry products better with a little oil.
Microelements and vitamins by the body are best absorbed through food. Vitamins in tablets for the body are a big load, especially during pregnancy, because the body of a woman and so on the limit. Some vitamins are able to accumulate in the body, and the excess, like the lack of vitamins, is bad for the body.
During pregnancy it is important to monitor your menus, but also about the correct daily distribution of meals should also not be forgotten. The most caloric food is best consumed before lunch, for dinner it is best to leave light foods - sour-milk products, low-calorie cottage cheese, vegetable salads, dressed with olive or vegetable oil.
In the evening, especially after 7-8 hours is not recommended at all to eat, because our body is preparing for bed (along with the child). In the event that there is a feeling of hunger, you can have a snack with nuts, dried fruits, bran - these products contribute to rapid saturation. Even with a small amount of the body will receive energy saturation in sufficient quantities.
The increase in the weight of the child, as a rule, occurs in the last trimester. Therefore, in this period, whenever possible, it is recommended to eat white bread, eggs, meat dishes or meat.
Before giving birth (for 3 weeks) it is recommended to exclude from the menu products of animal origin, dairy products and dairy products (because of the large amount of calcium). It is better to eat fruits, vegetables and cereals.
If you adhere to a similar diet for pregnant women, then the birth weight of the fetus will reach 3 kg, and this is a good indicator, because labor is much easier for both women and children.
Observe the diet during pregnancy or not, it's up to you, but remember, in everything you need to know the measure!