Pregnancy – live healthy for two

Many questions about nutrition arise during pregnancy. First of all, you don’t have to immediately turn your usual way of life upside down. 😊 If the mother feels good, the baby feels good in the tummy too. Nevertheless, there are a few things that you should consider when eating during pregnancy:

  • Eat twice as well, but not twice as much 😊
  • Eat regularly: better more often smaller portions, these are usually better tolerated and heartburn can be avoided
  • Drink plenty of water or unsweetened tea
  • Try to avoid alcohol and beverages containing quinine such as bitter lemon and tonic water entirely
  • Drink only a small amount of caffeinated drinks (1-2 cups of coffee a day are fine), if you like to drink more coffee, use the decaffeinated variant! Attention: Black tea, green tea and dark chocolate also contain caffeine.
  • Avoid dairy products made from raw milk, such as Soft cheese
  • Meat, fish and eggs should always be cooked through and done
  • If possible, use a dietary supplement to ensure the optimal supply of minerals (including folic acid). IMPORTANT: Folic acid supplements should be taken 4-8 weeks before the onset of pregnancy in order to avoid miscarriages and deformities
  • Do not use drugs, nicotine and other harmful substances / medications only after consulting your gynecologist

Balanced and versatile

Every expectant mother who eats a balanced and healthy diet influences both her own health and the health of the unborn baby. Even the child’s later dislikes and likes can be influenced by diet during pregnancy. A healthy and balanced diet can have a positive influence on the course of pregnancy and the development of the child beyond the birth.

The energy requirement increases only slightly (approx. 200 kcal more are needed daily) and only then from the 4th month of pregnancy. This corresponds e.g. a banana or a slice of wholemeal bread with a slice of cheese.

From the 7th month of pregnancy, the additional energy requirement increases to 500 kcal per day. The need for vitamins and minerals in particular increases significantly faster than the energy requirement. In order to be optimally cared for, we recommend a dietary supplement for pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Body and weight

A woman’s body changes very quickly in a short time – it does very hard work. A child grows up. The stomach and chest get bigger, the hormones can go up and downhill and at the same time symptoms can occur, such as Water in the legs, persistent headaches, nausea, hair loss and much more.

A healthy starting weight for women and appropriate weight gain during pregnancy have a positive influence on the course of pregnancy. During pregnancy one should not follow a slimming diet , as this could result in insufficient nutrient supply to the child.

After the birth, most mothers take about 6 to 12 Months until you regain your original weight .

Exercise

At least 30 minutes a day, preferably in the fresh air. Use the lunch break for a walk. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. Swimming and moderate cycling are also very suitable as exercise during pregnancy.

Anyone who has been very athletic up to now should and can also exercise during pregnancy. Make sure your pulse is not too high and, if necessary, talk to your gynecologist before you start training. You should rather avoid sports with a high risk of falling or other injuries.

Do you have questions about nutrition or need a guide to accompany you through pregnancy and breastfeeding?

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