Body weight control is very important throughout life, and also during pregnancy. Therefore, in the protocol during the first antenatal examination at the gynecologist, it is very important to always measure your body weight and determine the BMI (body mass index), which is the ratio of body weight to height. Obesity or overweight is diagnosed when a BMI is 30 or greater.
Being overweight can be a major health problem for both the expectant mother and the baby, because obesity is associated with an increased risk of complications including high blood pressure in pregnancy, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes or diabetes, venous thromboembolism, childbirth larger for its gestational week. Pregnancy followed by various complications related to increased body weight often necessitates the surgical termination of pregnancy by caesarean section. Caesarean section itself additionally brings complications related to anesthesia and wound healing.
If you suffer from excessive obesity, try to eliminate fast food from your diet, and of course you should also eliminate other unhealthy habits.
Body weight control is very important throughout life, and also during pregnancy. Therefore, in the protocol during the first antenatal examination at the gynecologist, it is very important to always measure your body weight and determine the BMI (body mass index), which is the ratio of body weight to height. Obesity or overweight is diagnosed when a BMI is 30 or greater.
Being overweight can be a major health problem for both the expectant mother and the baby, because obesity is associated with an increased risk of complications including high blood pressure in pregnancy, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes or diabetes, venous thromboembolism, childbirth larger for its gestational week. Pregnancy followed by various complications related to increased body weight often necessitates the surgical termination of pregnancy by caesarean section. Caesarean section itself additionally brings complications related to anesthesia and wound healing.
If you suffer from excessive obesity, try to eliminate fast food from your diet, and of course you should also eliminate other unhealthy habits.
Body weight control is very important throughout life, and also during pregnancy. Therefore, in the protocol during the first antenatal examination at the gynecologist, it is very important to always measure your body weight and determine the BMI (body mass index), which is the ratio of body weight to height. Obesity or overweight is diagnosed when a BMI is 30 or greater.
Being overweight can be a major health problem for both the expectant mother and the baby, because obesity is associated with an increased risk of complications including high blood pressure in pregnancy, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes or diabetes, venous thromboembolism, childbirth larger for its gestational week. Pregnancy followed by various complications related to increased body weight often necessitates the surgical termination of pregnancy by caesarean section. Caesarean section itself additionally brings complications related to anesthesia and wound healing.
If you suffer from excessive obesity, try to eliminate fast food from your diet, and of course you should also eliminate other unhealthy habits.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are a group that is the most important source of minerals and vitamins. They contain a lot of vegetable fibers that help in digestion as well as in stool regulation. Intake of fruits and vegetables should be daily or as a meal between meals. Vitamin D is found in small amounts in food. We mainly get it from its provitamins or through sun exposure. That is why it is called the sunshine vitamin.
If for some reason you don’t get enough sun exposure, you most likely need to supplement this vitamin. It is recommended to take extra during pregnancy, but always in consultation and recommendation of a doctor. Vitamin A is very important, because its main influence is the development of the skin, our largest organ, as well as for the development of the child. But avoid additional intake of this vitamin, because it can have a harmful effect on the development of the baby. Sources of this vitamin are: carrot, melon, broccoli, apricot, milk and dairy products, animal liver. The consumption of animal liver, which is the main source of this vitamin, can cause side effects and therefore it is recommended to reduce the excessive intake of this vitamin.
Vitamin C is found in lemons, oranges, grapefruit, kiwi, but also in leafy vegetables, including potatoes and peppers. It is best to take fresh fruits and vegetables, because heat treatment breaks down this vitamin. It should not be overdone, because a daily intake of more than 1,800 mg leads to stomach problems. Vitamin C is very important for the absorption of iron as well as for the rapid recovery of the body, protection against colds, flu.
Iron is found in lean red meat, poultry and fish, spinach, lentils, beets, strawberries, whole grains, beans, dried fruit and nuts. Iron plays a huge role in building a strong immune system. In pregnant women who have iron deficiency, there is a high risk of premature birth and low birth weight of the newborn. At the regular check-ups that you will do during pregnancy, the amount of iron in your blood will be regularly monitored. If the doctor determines that it is weak, you will be given additional supplements. Folic acid – folate (vitamin B9) is found in vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, soybeans, broccoli, cauliflower and is found in its natural form, so-called folatin. The synthetic form of folic acid serves to enrich food and is added to rice, pasta, bread and other cereal products. Folic acid is of great importance for the prevention of developmental defects in the baby, especially the spine. That is why the doctor’s recommendation for the intake and quantity of this vitamin is of great importance, especially in the first months of pregnancy.
