In the second trimester, expectant mothers have a wide appetite, a strong appetite, and an increase in food intake. Now that the baby is growing rapidly, it needs more nutrients and rich nutrition will pass through the mother's mouth and continue to supply new life.
Mid-pregnancy nutrition tips
At this stage, the expectant mothers had a wide appetite, a strong appetite, and an increase in food intake. Now that the baby is growing rapidly, it needs more nutrients and rich nutrition will pass through the mother's mouth and continue to supply new life. The types of this period should be rich, including adequate protein (meat, eggs, milk); food intake of carbohydrates (grain cereals); low-fat foods (fish, milk); multivitamins and trace elements (fruits, vegetables); Foods containing calcium and iron (kelp, fish and shrimp) and water for food.
1, high quality protein
In order to meet the maternal and fetal growth needs, and to make appropriate reserves for labor consumption and postpartum milk secretion, expectant mothers should increase protein intake and consume 15 to 25 grams more protein per day than during early pregnancy. Animal protein should account for more than half.
2, the amount of fat
Fat begins to accumulate in the abdominal wall, back, and thighs to store energy for childbirth and breastfeeding. Expectant mothers should appropriately increase the intake of vegetable oil, and they can also choose foods with high levels of essential fatty acids such as peanuts, walnuts, and sesame seeds.
3, intake of sufficient vitamins
Mid-pregnancy folic acid, vitamin B6. The increased demand for vitamin C and other B vitamins should increase the intake of these vitamins. This requires the mid-pregnancy to choose rice, noodles and mixed grains, to ensure that mothers take enough vitamins. In regions with short sunshine hours in the north, some mothers will lack vitamin D. Attention should be paid to eating foods rich in vitamin D such as marine fish, animal liver and egg yolk.
4, eat more inorganic salt and trace elements
Get enough calcium. Expectant mothers accelerate the absorption of calcium and storage of calcium in the body from the second trimester. If the mother does not get enough calcium, it has a greater impact on the mother and the fetus. First, in order to ensure the need of the fetus for calcium, the mother will use it. The calcium in one's own bone causes the blood calcium of the mother-in-law to decrease, induce cramps or tetany of the calf, and in severe cases osteoporosis and bone softening. Pregnant women should take calcium-rich foods and increase their exercise.
Drink enough zinc and iodine. If the fetus does not get enough zinc, it will affect the growth and development of the fetus, resulting in fetal growth restriction, the newborn's immune system decreased. The Chinese Nutrition Society recommends that the mother’s daily zinc intake be 20 milligrams. Therefore, expectant mothers should eat more foods rich in zinc, such as oysters, meat, animal liver, eggs, and seafood. In addition, the demand for iodine during the second trimester has also increased, so expectant mothers should also eat more iodine-containing foods, and timely supplement a variety of marine products such as kelp, seaweed and so on.
Pay attention to iron. When the fetus is born, about 300 mg of iron is stored in the body, which can meet the needs of the baby 4 to 5 months after birth. Because of the increased blood volume of pregnancy, to provide the fetal growth and iron in the placenta during the blood circulation, compensation for childbirth and blood loss to ensure postpartum breast-feeding, mothers need to start in the second trimester of iron supplementation. Expectant mothers should eat foods rich in iron, such as pig blood, liver and other foods rich in heme and iron, as well as rape, spinach and other iron-rich vegetables, while vitamin C supplementation to facilitate the absorption of iron. In addition, iron supplements can be given under the guidance of a doctor.
Nutritional characteristics in the second trimester
In the second trimester, the response to early pregnancy disappears and appetite increases. At this time, the requirements for nutrition are of utmost importance. In respect of staple foods, in addition to rice and flour, there must be a certain amount of coarse grains such as millet and corn. In addition, soy and lean meat, fish, eggs and other foods rich in high-quality protein are also consumed.
Example of mid-pregnancy recipes
[Millet Pork Belly Porridge]
Recipe: 50 grams of millet, 1 pig belly.
Practice: Wash the pig's belly and cut into small pieces, and cook the porridge with millet.
Features: This porridge is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and is most suitable for pregnant women.
Puyang Linshi Medical Supplies Co., Ltd. , https://www.linshihealths.com