Starting from the 8th month, the fetal body grows very fast, and the fetal weight usually increases mainly during this period. The main characteristics are that the brain, bones, blood vessels, and muscles have been fully formed at this time, various organs have matured, the skin has gradually become tougher, and subcutaneous fat has increased. If the nutritional intake of pregnant women is unreasonable or excessive, it will cause the fetus to grow too large and cause dystocia. Therefore, it is necessary to reasonably arrange the diet of pregnant women during this period.
The diet should be small, rich and varied. Generally eat small meals frequently. Food intake should be properly controlled, especially high-protein and high-fat foods. If no restrictions are imposed at this time, eat more of these foods. Such foods can cause the fetus to grow too large and cause certain difficulties in childbirth.
High-fat foods contain large amounts of cholesterol. Excess cholesterol deposits in the blood can cause a sharp increase in blood viscosity. Coupled with the effects of pregnancy toxins, blood pressure will also increase, and in severe cases, high blood pressure may occur. Encephalopathy, such as cerebral hemorrhage. The seasoning of the diet should be light, eat less salty food, the salt content in the diet should be controlled below 7 grams per day, and it is not advisable to drink a lot of water.
Pregnant women should choose foods with small size and high nutritional value, such as animal foods, and avoid eating large foods with low nutritional value, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc., to reduce the feeling of fullness in the stomach. Especially take in enough calcium. Pregnant women should pay attention to vitamin intake while eating calcium-rich foods.
Pregnant women should consume enough high-quality protein and essential fatty acids, but pregnant women with high proteinuria should limit their protein, water and salt intake and eat more vegetable oils. Pay attention to balanced nutrition in daily life, control salt intake, avoid eating too many high-calorie foods, sweets, rice, bread and other staple foods, and eat more eggs, milk, meat, soy products, etc. that are high in salt. High quality protein. Consider eating foods that contain other nutrients as well.
Warm reminder: It should be noted that pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome is prone to occur in the third trimester of pregnancy and is one of the important causes of premature birth and fetal, infant, and maternal death.