Pregnancy Nutrition: Emphasizing Diversity and Supplementation for Healthy Mothers and Babies

February 8, 2024

Women need to pay special attention during pregnancy and should emphasize a diverse range of food intake and the supplementation of various nutrients. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends pregnancy recipes for everyone!


Staple food: Grain-based foods such as flour and rice

Vegetables: Spinach, kelp, asparagus, celery, legumes

Fruits: Apples, oranges, tangerines

Key points: Supplement folic acid, protein.

Supplementing folic acid prevents fetal neural defects. Protein plays a decisive role in the rapid development of the fetal brain. Even a slight deficiency can lead to lifelong intellectual disabilities. Folic acid tablets can also be taken orally to enhance folic acid supplementation.

Recipe recommendations: Stir-fried celery, oil blanched kelp, tofu meatballs, braised bamboo shoots, braised eggplant, silver ear mushroom mixed with bean sprouts, pickled cabbage and crucian carp soup, homemade pickled cucumbers, stir-fried oilseed rape, sesame spinach, cold mixed celery leaves, yellow croaker soup, tomato stir-fried tofu, etc.

Precautions for pregnant women:

Pay attention to diet! Avoid the harm of second-hand smoke. Exercise moderately, have regular prenatal check-ups, eat more fruit, and maintain a good mood.

1. Prevent radiation, too many electrical appliances require precautions.

2. Do not live in high-rise buildings, climbing stairs is tiring for pregnant women. If there is no other choice, try to minimize going up and down the stairs and move around appropriately.

3. Keep up with nutrition. If pregnancy reactions are severe and you can't eat, you can buy maternal milk powder, but pay attention to the brand.

4. Eat small meals frequently, which helps with nutrient absorption; don't eat too much fruit.

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