I believe that many pregnant mothers are urged by their family members to eat all kinds of food during pregnancy, thinking that the baby will grow well after eating multiple babies, but in fact, whether the baby is healthy or not is closely related to the pregnant mother. Eating more and less is relevant, but it’s not the deciding factor. Sometimes, the pregnant mother eats too much too much, but it is not good for the development of the fetus. It will not only increase the difficulty of delivery, but also affect the health of the fetus.
First of all, for pregnant mothers, excessive weight gain is prone to some pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and other risks, and even affects postpartum body recovery and increases the probability of breastfeeding failure .
For babies, due to the excessive absorption of nutrients in the fetus, they may become macrosomia, affect cognitive development, and even cause neonatal suffocation and the risk of death.
Of course, it is not acceptable to gain too low weight during pregnancy. The baby cannot absorb the nutrients it should have in the fetus, which is prone to the risk of low birth weight babies, which will lead to weakened resistance and easy illness after birth. .
So scientific management of pregnancy weight can allow the normal growth and development of the fetus and reduce the risk of pregnancy complications for the pregnant mother. In the long run, it will help the baby’s physical development and cognitive development, help the mother to produce high-quality breast milk, and promote the rapid recovery of postpartum body.
How much weight should I gain during pregnancy? What rate of weight gain is good for the fetus?
The weight gain during pregnancy is related to the pre-pregnancy fatness and thinness of pregnant women, and this important indicator reflecting the degree of fatness and thinness of the human body can be judged by BMI, the height and body mass index, that is, BMI=weight (kg) / Height (m) squared.
For example, if a pregnant woman is 1.6 meters tall and weighs 50KG before pregnancy, her BMI is 50/1.6 = 19.53, which is within the standard range.
Pregnant mothers can control their weight gain within the recommended BMI range after calculating their BMI. Generally in the first trimester, it is recommended to increase the body weight at about 0.5 kg per month. At this stage, the weight gain is not obvious, and some even do not increase but decrease.
Second trimester is the most comfortable period for expectant mothers, when appetite begins to improve and weight increases steadily and regularly with the rapid development of the baby. This stage is a critical period to control weight gain. It is recommended that pregnant mothers increase their weight by about 1.5-1.8 kg per month.
The third trimester of pregnancy is a period of rapid weight gain for expectant mothers, so weight management during this period also enters a “severe stage”. It is recommended to control the weekly weight gain to about 0.5 kg, and to maintain a uniform increase in weight .
Simply put, expectant mothers can control their weight within 12 kg throughout pregnancy, and no more than 15 kg at most. Each expectant mother can make a pregnancy weight monitoring and management table for herself according to her BMI value, and control her weight at any time. To clarify the goals of weight management during pregnancy, the most important thing is to ensure the nutrition and health of mother and baby, and the second is to ensure that weight gain is within a reasonable range.
To manage your body well during pregnancy, it is important to do these three things: a balanced diet, moderate exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.
Balanced meal
Minimize the intake of “three highs” foods, that is, high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar foods, eat more high-quality protein such as fish, shrimp, and lean meat, and control the intake of staple foods at the same time , the thickness is matched, and the meat and vegetables are combined to ensure the intake of key nutrients such as calcium, iron, vitamins, and DHA. Monitor your weight weekly and adjust your diet at any time if you gain weight.
Exercise in moderation
Appropriate exercise can maintain healthy weight gain during pregnancy. Healthy pregnant mothers try to ensure no less than 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every day, such as brisk walking, walking, swimming, pregnancy gymnastics, yoga, etc. Pregnant mothers can also exercise in combination with household chores in their lives, so that they can not only control their weight, but also relax their minds.
Good Lifestyle
Maintain a good lifestyle and a happy mood during pregnancy, so that you can easily conceive a healthy baby. Try to avoid staying up late, maintain the regularity of your life, and keep an optimistic and cheerful mood at the same time. According to research, depression during pregnancy is related to weight gain during pregnancy, which requires pregnant mothers to maintain a peaceful mind, avoid emotional stress, and prevent depression during pregnancy.
Pregnant mothers must not think that managing pregnancy weight is just for the sake of looking good and eye-catching. In fact, it is more for the health of yourself and the baby, so it is also suitable to keep your mouth shut and spread your legs. Every beautiful pregnant mother.