Is it OK to be hungry during pregnancy?

If a pregnant woman is hungry during pregnancy, it will have a great impact on the fetus. It will cause bad gastrointestinal problems for the pregnant woman, because the inability to absorb sufficient nutrition will become very poor, and it may even affect the baby's physical development. Therefore, pregnant women should try not to let themselves go hungry during pregnancy. You can always have some favorite snacks around you, but they must be healthy snacks. You should have a regular diet and you can give yourself snacks in your spare time to avoid hunger.

What effect does hunger have on the fetus during pregnancy? It will affect the normal development of the fetus. We all know that pregnant women eat for two. If they eat normally every day, the fetus can absorb nutrients at any time and develop normally and healthily.

However, if the expectant mother is often hungry for a long time, the nutrients stored in the body will not be able to keep up with the nutritional needs of the fetus, which will affect the normal development of the fetus, causing the fetus to be lighter and have poorer physique than other children after birth. Therefore, expectant mothers should have a regular diet and not starve themselves often.

How will the fetus react when a pregnant woman is hungry? The fetal movements become frequent. The fetus's nutrition comes from the pregnant woman. If the pregnant woman is hungry, the fetus's nutrition source is cut off, and the fetus will also be hungry. At this time, he will protest through fetal movements, such as unusually fierce fetal movements, sudden punches and kicks, etc.

The fetus suddenly becomes quiet. The fetus's movement also has a certain pattern. When it is time for it to move (fetal movement), it suddenly becomes quiet and unwilling to move. It may be because they are hungry and have no strength, reminding the mother to eat to replenish nutrition.

What to eat when pregnant woman is hungry

1. Main meals should be light and nutritious. If the expectant mother is hungry at the right time for a main meal, then it is just right. As long as the diet is light, nutritious, and easy to digest, and pays attention to nutritional balance and not being picky about food, it will be fine. Also, please note that you should only eat until you are 80% full and avoid overeating to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.

2. If the expectant mother is hungry during the non-meal period, she can eat some nuts to fill her stomach. Nuts not only taste good, but are also rich in protein, vitamins and various minerals, which are the nutrients needed during pregnancy and are very helpful for the development of the fetal brain. 3. Eat fruits with less sugar content. When expectant mothers are hungry, they can eat some fruits with less sugar content to fill their stomachs, such as apples, grapefruits, cherries, etc. They can also supplement vitamins and fiber and prevent constipation.

4. Snacks Expectant mothers should also carry some snacks with them, such as bread, biscuits, cakes, etc., so that they can eat them immediately when they are hungry to avoid low blood sugar and dizziness due to hunger.