Pregnancy in August began to enter the third trimester, which is the fastest period of fetal growth, the baby's brain development is close to complete, the lungs develop rapidly, weight gain is faster, plus pregnant mothers need to reserve energy for childbirth and breastfeeding, so the demand for energy and nutrition has also reached a peak, compared to the second trimester, then the diet should be appropriately increased and adjusted to meet the upcoming delivery
Physical changes for expectant mothers in the third trimester
1. In the third trimester of pregnancy, the fetus is basically mature, the fetus develops very rapidly, the mother-to-be's stomach is compressed by the increasing uterus, often feels loss of appetite, coupled with the increasingly large stomach, meals, movements and other aspects will feel inconvenient
2. In the third trimester of pregnancy, with the acceleration of the growth rate of the fetus, the nutrition needed by the mother-to-be has also reached the highest peak, plus the expectant mother also needs to reserve energy for childbirth, so it is necessary to make corresponding adjustments in terms of diet to ensure the supply of nutrition and calories
Expectant mothers should increase their nutrition month by month in the third trimester
1. Eight months of pregnancy
Beginning to enter the third trimester of pregnancy, at this time most pregnant women will have a good appetite, but due to the enlargement of the uterus will top the stomach from the original oblique position to almost horizontal position, the capacity of the stomach may also be reduced, each time eating more is uncomfortable, but after a while and hungry, then you can consider eating less and more meals, rather than two hours hungry and then add some snacks or grains, and do not overeat each meal
2. Nine months of pregnancy
The situation this month is still similar to eight months, but due to the increase in metabolism in the body, pregnant women will be more afraid of heat and sweating than usual, then they should eat less lamb, dog meat and fried food, food varieties can be as much as possible, but pay attention to meat dishes should be cooked and burned thoroughly, sashimi, half-cooked steak, fried snails, etc. It is best not to eat, in case there are parasites drilling into the fetal body, it is troublesome
3. October pregnancy
The last month is the fetal subcutaneous fat growing the fastest period, and because the fetal head began to enter the basin, the stomach will feel relaxed, appetite will often be better, then attention should be paid to weight control, eat less sweet and greasy food, to prevent the fetus from growing into a huge child leading to difficult childbirth, on the basis of ensuring eggs, milk, the amount of food and usual is almost on it, the diet is lighter, and there is no need to deliberately eat more in order to prepare for childbirth
Expectant mothers should adjust their diet according to their own situation and try to diversify their diet to expand the source of nutrients
1. Increase protein intake
Poultry eggs and fish protein are rich in methionine and taurine, which can regulate the level of blood pressure; protein in soybeans can reduce cholesterol to protect the heart and blood vessels, and pregnant mothers should increase the intake of these types of foods in the diet
2. Supplementation with fatty acids and DHA
The third trimester is the peak period of fetal brain cell appreciation, fatty acids and DHA can promote the development of the baby's brain and eyes, the content of DHA in fish is high, pregnant mothers should eat more
3. Eat more mineral-rich foods
In particular, foods rich in iron and calcium often consume milk, fish and soy products; shrimp skin, animal liver and blood food with a high iron content of calcium, calcium can promote fetal bone and tooth development, iron deficiency can lead to anemia
4. Supplement with vitamins and fiber
Adequate water-soluble vitamins are needed in the third trimester, especially if vitamin B1 is deficient, which can easily cause vomiting, burnout, and weakness in uterine contractions during childbirth, resulting in delayed labor
The principle of the diet in the third trimester is less sugar and less salt, and the following points can be noted in the diet
1. In the third trimester of pregnancy, the mother-to-be uterine expansion is enlarged and oppressed to the stomach, so the gastric motility will be affected, and it can maintain 5 to 6 meals a day, but the original meal time can be advanced by 1 hour, that is, in addition to the three meals in the morning, middle and evening, you can prepare some snacks at 10: 15, 20 o'clock, eat more in the diet, porridge and soup dishes that have a stomach effect, easy to digest and absorb, when making these soup porridges, expectant mothers can add ingredients according to their own tastes and specific conditions, such as with some small dishes and meat to eat together
2. It is recommended that pregnant women choose foods with small size and high nutritional value, such as animal foods; reduce the intake of foods with low nutritional value but large volume, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc., which can reduce the feeling of fullness in the stomach
3. Foods containing high energy should be eaten less, such as sugar, honey and other sweets, to prevent decreased appetite and affect the intake of other nutrients
4. Pay attention to controlling the intake of salt and water, so as to avoid edema, which will cause pregnancy poisoning, expectant mothers with edema, and the amount of salt should be limited to less than 5 grams per day
Reference books
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