Norm and anomaly

There is a widespread belief that during pregnancy the woman is obliged to eat for two - for themselves and the child. In fact, the key to the health of the baby - not the quantity but quality: the basis of the diet of the future mother must be extremely nutritious meals. Dialed so during pregnancy to lose weight easily after giving birth. A number of calories consumed during pregnancy can be as 100-300 more than usual.

Rapid weight gain during pregnancy can lead to the appearance of stretch marks and unpleasant health problems: shortness of breath, hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids - a shameful disease , Upset stomach. However, a few extra kilos during pregnancy in most cases - is absolutely normal.

Often, the main cause of dialed during pregnancy overweight are unhealthy eating habits and a craving for certain products, which is observed in the majority of women in the early stages of pregnancy. However, sitting on a strict diet while pregnant to ensure they do not gain weight, doctors do not recommend - instead better to avoid high-calorie junk food and, stopping at a healthy, nutritious meals.

Maternal weight in numbers

• Amniotic fluid 0, 9 kilos
• Child 3: 2-3, 6 kilograms
• The fluid in the tissues 1, 8 kilograms
• The breast tissue 0 9 kilos
• Blood 1, 8 kilos
• Fat and nutrient reserves 3, 2 kg
• Placenta 0, 4 - 0, 8 kilos
• Uterus 0 8 kgs

What weight is normal?

• Women with a healthy average weight before pregnancy during gestation averaged 11 to 16 kilograms
• Women with small weight gain during pregnancy from 12 to 18 kilograms
• Women with excess weight before pregnancy, during pregnancy may gain from 6 to 11 kilograms
• If a woman bears twins gained during pregnancy weight 15-20 kg

Of course, for every woman recruited indicators during pregnancy weight is strictly individual and depends on weight before pregnancy. It is best during pregnancy gain weight gradually - too much weight or, conversely, a slight gain weight may endanger the health of the unborn child. Moreover, in case of insufficient weight gain during pregnancy increases the risk of having a premature baby weighing less than 2, 5 kg - and that, in turn, is very dangerous and sometimes even fatal for the baby.

Too much weight gained during pregnancy, are also fraught with many challenges. Obesity may lead to:

• Pain in the legs
• Diabetes
• The appearance of varicose veins
• Back pain
• High blood pressure
• Increased fatigue, faintness

Furthermore, in this case, the extra weight is much harder to get rid of after giving birth.

Number dialed kilograms varies by trimester.

A normal, healthy weight before pregnancy

• 1, 3-2, 3 kg during the first trimester of pregnancy
• Approximately 0, 4-0, 9 kilos every week during the second and third trimester of pregnancy

Being underweight before pregnancy

• 2, 3-2, 7 kilos in the first trimester (depending on how much weighed prior to pregnancy)
• Approximately 0, 4-0, 9 kilos every week during the second and third trimester of pregnancy

Being overweight before pregnancy

• Approximately 0, 4-0, 9 kilos during the first trimester of pregnancy
• Approximately 0, 2-0, 4 kg weekly in the last six months of pregnancy

Usually during the first trimester weight gain is gradual and limited: on average, women gain weight to a pound during the first three months of pregnancy. The second trimester of pregnancy is characterized by rapid weight gain - in this period, the fetus begins to develop and grow rapidly. Besides, it is morning sickness Nausea - there may be problems with the nervous system   and discomfort, often observed during the first trimester of pregnancy, improves appetite. After 35-38 weeks of pregnancy weight gain is usually terminated.

Pregnancy - a time to be cautious

Pregnancy - a special time in a woman's life when, on the one hand, the consumption of vitamins needed by the body more important than ever, and on the other hand, it is associated with certain health risks.

Of particular concern is the probability that an excess of vitamins (which, in principle, nothing more than a simple chemical compounds) can harm the unborn child. The biggest concern in this respect is vitamin A. Birth defects in a child is associated with excessive consumption of vitamin A during pregnancy should avoid vitamin A supplements, and foods containing large amounts of vitamin A, such as the liver.

Some cosmetic products also contain vitamin A or similar chemical compounds known as retinol or retinoids. Despite the fact that these substances are usually contained in creams that are applied to the skin surface, vitamin A can penetrate through the skin into the blood, and this poses a threat to the health of the growing fetus. Therefore, during pregnancy is not recommended to use creams containing vitamin A Vitamin A: An important element of the health and beauty .

Pregnant women should not take any medicines, nutritional supplements, and use other means and procedures without first consulting with your doctor.

Vitamins for pregnant women

The body of the pregnant women are especially in need of getting all the essential vitamins and minerals - this is important for the health of the woman, after the growth of the child. The best source of vitamins and minerals - food, so at this time you need to make every effort to enrich the diet useful products, even if they will not always pleasant.

Particularly useful are the following products:

• iron sources: green leafy vegetables, lean red meat, dried fruit, nuts
• sources of calcium include dairy products, fish (especially sardines), nuts, green vegetables
• sources of vitamin C: citrus fruits, broccoli, black currants, potatoes
• sources of vitamin D: sunlight, margarine, oily fish

If you are concerned about diet and you want to continue taking nutritional supplements and pregnancy, consult your doctor.

Folic Acid Value

A food additive Food additives - basic classification Which is not only possible, but necessary for pregnant women who are not afraid of the consequences - folic acid Folic acid - the value is hard to overestimate . This vitamin should be taken from the beginning of pregnancy up to 12 weeks. It helps prevent spina bifida and related problems. Of course, the power may not provide enough folic acid, so you need to buy supplements of this vitamin in the pharmacy.