Healthy food and drink for pregnant women

Pregnant women should not drink at random, because health for the mother's health also for the baby. As well as with food, try to eat foods that are necessary for pregnant women. First, I will discuss the types of healthy drinks for pregnant women. What should you drink? Actually, there are 4 types of drinks that good for pregnant women. The 4 types of drinks are :
1. Mineral Water. No matter how much water to drink will not be bad for your health. In fact, water is very healthy for the body, is is smoothing flow of blood. So, drink 2 liters of water that equivalent to 8 glasses every day.

2. Milk. Minunan is a source of calcium and vitamin D the best, especially for the fetus that requires calcium for bone growth. Because the increased need for calcium during pregnancy, you should consume about 2 cups of milk each day. Choose a special milk for pregnant women, because it has been enriched with various vitamins and minerals, like folic acid.

3. Fruit juice. One glass of fruit juice a day could be the best way to get vitamins. Still, do not be concerned with drinking juice instead of water or not take vitamin provided by your doctor. Because it could be vitamins from fruits and vegetables you eat are not sufficient for your body.

4. Sport drinks. These drinks replace functions lost electrolytes substance when the body sweats. So, if you're active, sports drinks can indeed be an option. But, if you are not a lot of moves, this drink is not necessary. Drinking water is sufficient. Remember, sports drinks is not a substitute for white water and usually contain preservatives which was not good for health. We recommend that you consult with your doctor first.

And This is you should to avoid :

1. Drink alcohol is strictly prohibited for pregnant women. Why? Because You would have risk having a baby with Down syndrome, central nervous system disorders, or were born dead ! Drinking alcohol occasionally can cause miscarriages and babies born with low weight. So, avoid beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages.

2. Too much caffeine contained in coffee, tea, chocolate, and softdrink, not good for pregnancy. Too much caffeine causes miscarriages feared in the first 3 month, or babies born with low weight. That is why, the dose recommended to drink caffeinated drinks during pregnancy is not more than one cup a day.

Whatever that comes into the stomach will be absorbed into the bloodstream and sent to the entire body, including the placenta in charge of sending food to the fetus. When you drink water, for example, the fetus will also drink as much as you drink. Similarly, if you drink something sweet, your blood sugar of baby will join in rise.
(Tips by dr. Paulin Endang)

The Best Food for Pregnant Women :
1. The first thing to note is, a pregnant woman must consume enough foods containing folic acid and vitamin B complex. Both types of these foods should be consumed even before a pregnant woman or when the relevant plan to become pregnant. Folic acid and vitamin B complex is required during the formation of nerve cells especially in early pregnancy. Increased consumption of both substances are proven to increase your baby's growth significantly.
2. Protein. As a builder substances, especially proteins needed during the formation of the body cells and blood cells. Types of food that contains lots of protein are meat, eggs and nuts. In addition to protein, red meat also contains iron which is useful for the formation of cells and prevent anemia for both the mother and baby.

3. Pregnant women also should consume enough carbohydrates. Carbohydrate is the fuel for the formation of energy for daily activities. During pregnancy, weight gain and hormonal changes cause a woman requires extra energy. However, pregnant women should also keep the energy balance in the body by exercise routine specifically designed for pregnant women.

4. Beside protein and carbohydrates, pregnant women should also be constantly eating foods that contain calcium, vitamins and minerals. As we all know, calcium is a very important ingredient for bone formation, also for the function of nerve cells. For the source we can get calcium from milk, eggs, meat, fish, especially marine fish. Medium Vitamin A, C, B12, D and etc. needed to maintain healthy skin and bones and keeping function of nerve cells. These vitamins can easily be found in vegetables and fruits.

Many pregnant women who think that when they eat, they eat for two people, in fact they only need 300 extra calories for the baby. So, make sure the extra 300 calories is a nutritious food and healthy. Dont waste your time, give the best nutrition for the baby. I hope these tips is useful. Thanks.

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