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Female: Now that you are pregnant, you can eat whatever you want, right? Well, not quite. Keep watching for tips on keeping mom and baby healthy during pregnancy.
Female 2: Good nutrition is vital during pregnancy. Your baby needs plenty of vitamins and minerals to develop properly and you need them to stay strong. As you probably know by now, pregnancy is exhausting. Ensure your baby gets the food it needs. Most pregnant women need to eat only 300 extra calories a day. That is a healthy weight gain of about five pounds during the first trimester. While you are pregnant, try to eat three daily servings of protein to support the baby’s rapid growth. Consider lean meats, eggs and legumes. Calcium also helps babies build bones. If you are not fond of milk, consider Kale and Edamame, bold colorful fruits and veggies contains the most nutrients to help your baby grow. Apples and ice burg lettuce are good for you but mangoes and roman lettuce are even better. Of course you will need certain extras too. Your pregnant body can not store essential Vitamin C, get a fresh supply everyday with strawberries, melon, tomatoes and of course orange juice. Mineral rich whole grain breads, cereals and pastas provide vital nutrients and can also combat pregnancy induced nausea.
To prevent anemia while pregnant, you will need more iron. Spinach, Soya products, dried fruit and black stripe molasses are all great choices. Just stay hydrated and healthy, aim for at least eight ounce cups of fluid daily. Water is best but milk, sugar-free juice and other liquids count too. Fill in any gaps in your diet with a multivitamin formulated specially for pregnant women. While pregnant, you must remember that not every food is healthy for you and your baby. Alcohol is a no-no. Even mother drinking can induce complications. Caffeine is okay in small doses but stay below 300mg or three cups daily. That is because caffeine can counteract the benefits of calcium and may increase the chances of miscarriage. Minimal unsaturated fats and salts are fine but limit total fats to less than 30% of your daily calories. Also, avoid empty calories like those found in processed and junk foods. You may love sushi but pregnancy is not the time to eat anything raw or undercooked. Cook meats until well done and fish until it flakes. Make sure egg yolks are cooked through and then all the dairy products are pasteurized. Steer clear of herbal supplements and teas. They are natural sure but think of the ginkgo biloba, St. John’s Wort can have negative effects on the pregnant body and some supplements are downright dangerous. Juniper and raspberry leaf tea for example both increase the risk of miscarriage.
Of course, if you are pregnant, discuss any medications you are taking with your doctor. Many other natural therapists, like massage, meditation and acupuncture can relieve stress and ease the physical aches of pregnancy. Just be sure to tell any practitioner that you are pregnant before beginning a session. The bottom line is that natural is better when you are pregnant. Always consult your doctor before trying a new diet or therapy.
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