It is especially easy to get hungry during late pregnancy

The late pregnancy is the golden period for fetal physical development. During this period, pregnant women need a lot of nutrition to maintain the needs of fetal physical development. In the late stages of pregnancy, not only will the pregnant woman's body become extra heavy, but many pregnant women also find that they feel very hungry once they reach the late stages of pregnancy. At this time, pregnant women need to consider whether their diet structure is reasonable. Today, let’s talk about why it is very easy to get hungry in the late pregnancy.

Why is it that pregnant women are very prone to hunger in the late pregnancy?

1. The main reason is that the demand for various nutrients further increases. The late pregnancy is the peak period of fetal growth. Half of the body weight is grown during this period. The functional development of various organs is further improved. At the same time, the fetus also stores some nutrients such as iron, fat, protein, etc. in the body, which can prevent temporary nutrient shortage after birth.

2. In the late pregnancy, the mother's nutrient requirements also increase. At the same time, the blood volume increases to ensure that various nutrients and oxygen are delivered to the fetus through the blood. The uterus and breasts further increase, and the basal metabolic rate increases. As the demand increases, the appetite is of course good, so it is not surprising that you often feel hungry.

3. The baby starts to enter the pelvis and will not squeeze the stomach like in the second trimester, so it is easier to get hungry and the appetite will increase. During this period, you should still eat small meals frequently. If you are hungry, you don’t need to restrain yourself. It’s okay to eat a moderate amount. The baby will grow rapidly in the last one or two months.

4. Changes in endocrine hormone secretion are also the main cause of increased appetite and hunger.

A reasonable diet in the late pregnancy can relieve hunger while controlling rapid weight gain

1. Eat small, frequent meals

The baby grows very fast in the late pregnancy, gaining 700 to 1000 grams per month. Therefore, the baby's appetite is the largest during the 8th to 9th month of pregnancy, and one meal is not enough to fill you up. It is best to arrange 4 to 5 meals a day, which can relieve hunger and stomach pressure at the same time.

2. Add food reasonably

In addition to the main meals, snacks are generally easy to digest foods, such as milk, biscuits, fruits, etc., especially for evening snacks, otherwise it will be difficult to sleep at night.

3. Supplement nutrients

Calcium: In order to allow the baby's teeth and bones to develop well, it is particularly important to store calcium in the late pregnancy. Usually, you can drink more bone soup, eat more kelp, animal liver and eggs.

Vitamin B1: Vitamin B1 supplementation is beneficial to uterine contraction and smooth delivery, so you can choose more whole grain foods as snacks.

In order to properly control weight, nutrition experts recommend that pregnant mothers should not eat a lot of midnight snacks.

1. According to the physiological changes of the human body, night is the time for the body to rest. After eating midnight snacks, it is easy to increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, so that the gastrointestinal tract cannot get enough rest at night.

2. The body's metabolic rate decreases at night, and calorie consumption also decreases, so it is easy to convert excess calories into fat accumulation, causing overweight problems

3. Some pregnant women are prone to sleep problems in the late pregnancy. If they eat midnight snacks, it may further affect the sleep quality of pregnant women.

4. Even if you want to have a midnight snack, only easily digestible and low-fat foods should be chosen, such as fruits, whole grain bread, oatmeal, low-fat milk, soy milk, etc., and it is best to eat 2-3 hours before going to bed.

5. Eat more fruits and vegetables rich in folic acid and vitamins, eat less fried foods and foods processed by the food industry, and also ensure an appropriate amount of fat supply.

6. Avoid high-fat, high-calorie foods, because greasy foods will slow down digestion, increase gastrointestinal load, and may even affect appetite the next day.