Pregnant mothers in the early stages of pregnancy are often troubled by morning sickness and poor appetite. During this period, the development of the baby's organs requires vitamins and minerals, especially proteins, folic acid, and iron, which are extremely important for the baby's physical health. Therefore, pregnant mothers in the early stages of pregnancy must pay attention to the following nutritional supplements to ensure the healthy development of the baby.
1. Protein supplementation
Proteins are the foundation for growth and development and are very important for the development of the fetus in the early stages of pregnancy and the health of pregnant women. Pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy should ensure a daily intake of 70g of protein. They should eat more tofu, lean meat, milk, and fish.
2. Take folic acid
Taking folic acid in the early stages of pregnancy can reduce the risk of fetal malformation. Therefore, pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy should actively take folic acid, which can be obtained from dark-colored vegetables such as spinach, carrots, asparagus, and fresh fruits such as oranges, strawberries, and tomatoes. Folic acid supplements can also be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Adequate calcium intake
Foods such as milk, clams, dried small fish, amaranth, seaweed, soybeans, black beans, and black sesame seeds are rich in calcium. Adequate calcium intake can prevent symptoms such as nervousness, headaches, leg cramps, insomnia, and tooth decay in pregnant women, and it can also prevent poor development of the baby's bones and teeth.
4. Iron supplementation
Iron is very important for women's physical health, and it is even more essential for pregnant women. Iron can help pregnant women prevent anemia and avoid fetal malnutrition. Eat more coarse grains and less rice and noodles because coarse grains such as corn and millet contain more vitamin B and protein than rice and noodles.
5. Consumption of iodine
Supplementing iodine can prevent intellectual defects in the fetus, and iodine is an essential nutrient for pregnant women. During pregnancy, pregnant women need to consume 30%-100% more iodine than usual, which means they need to consume 175-200 micrograms of iodine per day to meet their body's needs. Iodine can generally be supplemented through diet. Pregnant women can eat some foods rich in iodine, such as kelp, seaweed, sea fish, and other seafood, once a week to meet their needs.
6. Vitamin supplementation
Supplies pregnant women with the needs for vitamins A, C, calcium, and iron. Fruits and vegetables can be divided into two categories: one with high vitamin C content and the other with high vitamin A content. Vegetables and fruits with high vitamin C content include cantaloupe, strawberries, cauliflower, and green chili peppers.
The early stages of pregnancy are the period when the baby's major organs develop, especially the development of the neural tube and major internal organs. Therefore, timely supplementation of adequate nutrients is very important for the baby's development. Pregnant mothers can appropriately supplement the necessary nutrients based on the recommendations above.
