Diet and care for a bigger belly during pregnancy

It is very common and natural for the belly to get bigger during pregnancy. As the pregnancy progresses, the expectant mother's belly gets bigger day by day, and the fetus in the belly also shows that it is developing very well. Because everyone's physical condition is different, some expectant mothers are fatter, so the phenomenon of an enlarged belly is not noticeable, while for others who are thinner, the phenomenon of an enlarged belly is very obvious. Let's find out what to pay attention to.

During pregnancy, pay attention to balanced nutrition. You can take a look at the following:

What are the nutritional points of diet during pregnancy

The diet during pregnancy should be arranged according to its special nutritional characteristics.

(1) Consume adequate energy. After entering the middle stage of pregnancy, the need for heat energy increases, and the food intake should be increased accordingly.

(2) Consume adequate amounts of high-quality protein. Protein is an important nutrient for the human body. It participates in the formation of fetal tissues and organs, regulates important physiological functions, enhances the mother's resistance, and maintains fetal brain development. Therefore, the intake of meat, eggs, milk, and legumes should be increased in the diet to ensure the supply of high-quality protein.

(3) Consume an appropriate amount of fat, mainly vegetable oils. During pregnancy, in addition to providing energy to pregnant women, fat also participates in the formation of human tissues, especially providing phospholipids and cholesterol necessary for fetal growth and development. However, too much fat may produce high heat energy and cause obesity in pregnant women. Animal fat contains more saturated fatty acids, which may cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular sclerosis. Therefore, an appropriate amount of plant fat should be consumed.

(4) Sugar cannot be lacking. As the main source of energy, carbohydrate intake should ensure 55-60% of the total energy required to save protein and allow it to play a better role. At the same time, carbohydrates are the main component of nerve tissue and cell nuclei. They are also indispensable nutrients for major organs such as the heart and brain, and have the function of protecting the liver and detoxifying.

(5) Take vitamins in moderation. Vitamins can regulate the metabolism of substances in the human body. The required amount is very small, but they are closely related to human health. During pregnancy, the need for vitamins increases, and the amount of vitamins you take in your diet should be increased. However, excessive intake of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) may cause poisoning, which is harmful to the fetus, so you should be careful to consume them in moderation.

After pregnancy, you should not only pay attention to your diet, but also pay attention to your daily rest. We have introduced many things that need attention above, including lying flat or on your side, and never sleeping on your stomach. You should also pay attention to your daily diet to ensure the good development of the child.