{"id":107381,"date":"2021-07-09T14:37:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T09:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=107381"},"modified":"2021-07-09T14:21:27","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T08:51:27","slug":"important-nutrients-during-pregnancy-tips-about-the-intake-and-what-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/health\/important-nutrients-during-pregnancy-tips-about-the-intake-and-what-to-avoid","title":{"rendered":"Important Nutrients During Pregnancy | Tips About The Intake And What To Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful parts of a woman\u2019s life. Although it is the celebration of a new life, it is equally crucial for both the mother and the child. Therefore, people must give special attention to the diet of a woman during their pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A woman\u2019s body faces multiple physical and hormonal changes during the pregnancy period. One should make the food choices carefully to keep the baby and mother healthy. Foods consumed by the mother are the only source of nutrients that the child receives, so a balanced diet is essential. Some women have different sorts of cravings during their pregnancy period, and some women cannot eat much. The health requirements and desires differ from person to person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What are the intake requirements?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The diet of a pregnant woman should be well-balanced and should contain a combination of healthy nutrients, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Protein- <\/span><\/strong>The intake of <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Protein is crucial during the pregnancy period. It helps regulate the blood circulation of the mother and the child and ensures the proper growth of the child\u2019s brain organs and tissues. Protein intake can consist of: <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">chicken, fish, eggs, nuts and cottage cheese.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Calcium-\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Calcium intake is vital in terms of the bone development of the child. Calcium intake must consist of:\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">milk, cheese, yoghurt, green vegetables and low mercury fish such as tuna or shrimp.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Folic Acid-\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Folic acid helps in preventing certain types of congenital disabilities. Folic acid intake can consist of:\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">nuts, lentils, eggs and green vegetables.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Iron-\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Iron intake is essential in ensuring that there is enough supply of oxygen for the baby as well as the mother. Iron intake can consist of:\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">citrus fruits, lean protein, vegetables and eggs.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vitamin D-\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vitamin D intake contributes to the development of the baby\u2019s bones and teeth. Vitamin D intake can consist of:\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">eggs and fatty fish.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The doctor often prescribes the amount of how much food nutrients a mother should intake. If not, then it is recommended to consult the doctor about the required diet. It is because the requirements of the body are always different for every woman.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What should be avoided during pregnancy?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Any other substance use<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Excessive amounts of caffeine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Processed meat or foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">High cholesterol food (deep-fried)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fish with high mercury<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unpasteurized dairy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Raw meat\/fish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is normal to have cravings during the pregnancy period for anything, no matter how weird a combination it may be. The cravings are often caused by the hormonal changes a woman goes through during their pregnancy period. It is also okay to fulfil those cravings. However, one must not ignore the restrictions of food intake. You should also keep in mind the amount of those craving foods getting consumed. For example, if a woman craves ice cream, she should have it on a limited amount to avoid fever or cold. Getting sick from food intake can be harmful to the baby. A balanced diet is key to a healthy baby and a healthy mother.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful parts of a woman\u2019s life. Although it is the celebration of a new life, it is equally crucial for both the mother and the child. Therefore, people must give special attention to the diet of a woman during their pregnancy. 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