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08/07/2013
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Among the friends, colleagues and acquaintances pregnant I know, the power may be taboo. Even because everyone has advice to give to pregnant women. Popular sayings as "pregnancy you eat for two" may create confusion in the head already full of hormones of the expectant mother. To avoid falling into traps or get confused, the expectant mother needs to differentiate the myths from the reality.
There is consensus among experts that a balanced diet, rich in nutrients during pregnancy contributes strongly to good training baby and also for health and weight maintenance in pregnant women. Good food choices help fight fatigue, nausea - most common in the first trimester - and the heartburn more common in the third trimester of pregnancy. The obstetrician gynecologist usually prescribe supplements individually. The folic acid supplementation, even before becoming pregnant, is unanimity among physicians and is prescribed to prevent fetal malformation.
According to nutrition specialist Dr.Mohamad Barakat, consultant Netfarma in pregnancy is necessary to consume daily the most varied food, in order to balance carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals, and other nutrients essential for the body of the baby and Mom. In fact, 100% of the baby food is provided by maternal ingestion. "It is essential that pregnant women have a special care in choosing foods. She should avoid oily and spicy food, alcoholic and soft drinks and bet on raw fruits and vegetables and well cared for, the lean white meats, pasta with light sauces in as tomato, good water intake, grains and low-fat dairy "says the expert. However, it should not look slimmer. "Pregnancy is not the time for that. Weight gain should be gradual, on average 11kg to 13 kg in total, "he says.
Check out four myths about nutrition in pregnancy listed by Dr. Mohamad Barakat:
1. In pregnant women can eat for two - It is common appetite to increase during pregnancy. According to nutrition specialist consultant pharmacy online Netfarma, this occurs due to the action of the hormone progesterone, but that does not mean that women should double its power. "The amount of nutrients that the baby needs during pregnancy is not the same mother. Consume about 300-500 more calories per day, enough already, "he says. Overeat and gain weight so rampant is dangerous for the health of mother and baby and can trigger problems such as gestational diabetes and hypertension.
2. "Wishes" for food can make baby born with a mark resembling the shape of food - This is an absurd myth that is still heard there. Cravings for certain foods are derived from the needs of the body, such as the deficit of vitamins and nutrients. "There is no established relationship between science cravings for certain foods and physical marks on newborns. What can be, for example, is the mother feel a sharp desire for foods with fat, to be disabled in consumption or use organic fat-consuming, "explains Dr. Barakat.
3. Pregnant women should not consume sweeteners - Sweeteners such as aspartame, fructose, sucralose and stevia are allowed during pregnancy, but in moderation. "They are most recommended for women with diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy," says nutrition specialist.
4. Pregnant women can not drink tea - "In general, the teas are not prohibited for pregnant women, but we must pay attention to versions contraindicated," warns Dr. Barakat. Among the teas contraindicated for pregnant women are the cinnamon, which can cause constriction of blood and contraction of the muscles of the uterus, and herbs that contain high doses of caffeine or that speed up metabolism, such as mate teas, black, green and white. According to nutrition specialist, pregnant women can opt for traditional teas such as fennel and chamomile, as it contains soothing properties and can relieve minor pain. "Yet it is important that pregnant women consult their gynecologist to evaluate the safety of certain plants or herbs," says the expert.
5. Eating hominy help with breastfeeding - The increase or decrease in milk production are not associated with the ingestion of certain foods. "What increases or decrease the flow of breast milk is the baby sucking regular, ie, the longer breastfeed, the more milk will be produced," explains Dr. Barakat.
Source: UOL - Modern Consumer
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