Abstract: The French newspaper \”Le Figaro\” reported that a recent study published in the journal \”The Lancet\” pointed out that parents\’ eating habits and obesity can affect the health of unborn babies, and this impact is even before a woman becomes pregnant. It already exists. Mothers who smoke heavily or drink heavily are known to affect newborns, but other factors that influence infant health may be less known or overlooked. France’s Le Figaro reported that a study recently published in The Lancet pointed out that parents’ eating habits and obesity can affect the health of unborn babies, and this impact exists even before a woman becomes pregnant. .
According to the above-mentioned study by an international research team, improper diet, obesity, excessive caffeine intake, and parental stress may cause genetic, metabolic or physiological changes in unborn babies, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. , neurological diseases and immune system diseases. When parents decide to have a child, mothers need to pay special attention during the first three months of pregnancy. This period has a decisive impact on the quality of eggs and sperm, which is related to the health of the child.
Dangers of Obesity
Research shows that up to 50% of women in many countries are overweight or obese during their first pregnancy. Maternal obesity can lead to problems such as difficulty breastfeeding, overweight children, infant death, or reduced fertility in the mother.
The researchers say paternal obesity may also play a role, but it\’s unclear how big the impact is. According to a 2006 US study, being overweight in men can damage sperm quality and lead to lower sperm counts. Additionally, paternal obesity may lead to chronic disease in the child.
iron deficiency
Researchers point out that 30% to 50% of pregnant women worldwide suffer from iron deficiency anemia. Magnesium, iodine, calcium and vitamin D are also deficient. Researchers explain that in developed countries, deficiencies in these elements are caused by a diet of red meat, refined grains and sugar, and high-fat dairy products. This diet results in 77% of women aged 18 to 25 not getting enough daily iodine, and 96% of women of childbearing age (18 to 42 according to the data) not getting enough daily vitamin B9. Vitamin B9 is mainly found in green vegetables, fruits, milk and animal offal, and is helpful in preventing diseases such as spina bifida and congenital spinal deformity.
Supplement nutrition and have a balanced diet
Researchers said that women should pay attention to dietary supplements, especially vitamin B9 and iodine, 4 to 6 weeks before pregnancy. Taking vitamin B9 during the first three months of pregnancy is very beneficial in reducing the probability of miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death.
Researchers also said that in addition to nutritional intake, a balanced diet is also something that needs special attention before pregnancy. Eating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and fish and less red meat such as ham and sausages can reduce the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy, as well as premature birth. (RealityCompiled by Xi: Deng Ying Reviewer: Zhao Yizhen)
