Proper nutrition of a pregnant woman in the first trimester is especially important, since during this period the fetus is actively forming. A woman should follow a diet, especially if she is worried about heartburn or toxicosis.
A pregnant woman should not eat for two. The fetus does not need calories, but nutrients. Food should be healthy and rich in vitamins.
The nutrition of a pregnant woman in the first trimester should be light, but healthy.
In the first trimester, it is important to follow a diet. The energy value of food should not exceed 2700 Kcal.
Diet recommendations:
- you need to eat in fractional portions, but often, up to 5-6 times a day;
- the last meal no later than 2-3 hours before bedtime;
- food can be cooked, steamed or baked, fried foods increase the load on the digestive tract;
- there is no more than 5-6 g of salt per day;
- it is worth eating food warm, but not hot or cold;
- drink no more than 1,5 liters of liquid per day.
The menu should be designed in such a way that the pregnant woman receives 100-120 g of protein, up to 350 g of carbohydrates and only 75 g of fat.
In the first trimester, you need a lot of fiber, it is she who stimulates intestinal motility. Also important are calcium, iodine, iron, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, vitamins B, D, E, folic acid. In addition, other nutrients are needed, so the diet should be varied.
The following products are useful:
- fruits and vegetables;
- sea fish, especially red varieties;
- dairy;
- lean meats – rabbit, veal, beef;
- cereals, especially buckwheat, oatmeal, millet, barley and wheat;
- sea kale;
- vegetable oil;
- walnuts;
- eggs, but not more than 2 pieces per week.
A pregnant woman should drink freshly squeezed juices, fruit drinks, fruit compotes.
Don’t often eat foods that contain simple carbohydrates. They are not good for the child, but only contribute to weight gain. Limit your intake of sweets, chocolate, and sugar. Do not get carried away with baking and flour products.
No junk food that contains dyes, flavor stabilizers and preservatives
It is necessary to give up fast food, smoked meats, sausages, sausages, mayonnaise, ketchup, sauces, hot spices, and animal fats. This also includes chips and crackers, crab sticks, canned meat and fish. Avoid carbonated drinks and strong coffee.
Proper and nutritious nutrition during pregnancy is the key to the normal development of the baby and the well-being of the pregnant woman. Improper nutrition can lead to toxicosis and even miscarriage.