Banned Pregnant Women May Yet Strict Fasting Diet

Banned Pregnant Women May Yet Strict Fasting Diet

During pregnancy, a woman must provide adequate nutrition to the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women undergo a strict diet is not recommended.

"During pregnancy when the body's natural to be stretchy. So do not have a strict diet, her fetus might lack nutrients," said Ali Sungkar obstetrician.

It was announced by him in a discussion entitled "Developing Children Since the content of intelligence" in the UB Women and Children Hospital, Jl Taman UB, Jakarta, Saturday (09/22/2007).

However, if the mother is strong, running fast, it is not prohibited. "In principle, fasting is not a problem. We are right around 12 hours of fasting so that food reserves are still there," added Ali.

He also He also cautioned that pregnant women do a lot of food taboos. But it does not mean eating like crazy because there are two individuals who should get food.

"Pregnant women really just need to add a quarter of a normal meal. The pattern of unhealthy eating in front of him could trigger the disease in children as adults," added the doctor is wearing glasses.

He explained, the most important moment of pregnancy is 13 weeks. For the moment, nerve membranes begin to develop.

"Membrane that appear within days. If for example there are nerve disorders in pregnancy, usually late coming to the doctor. For many pregnant women did not know pregnant after 1-2 months," beber Ali.

In the first trimester, fetal body weight was 500 grams per month. Currently, the addition of calories is not necessary.

Pregnant women need to consume iron, among others, contained in meat, rice, green vegetables, and nuts for the supply of blood.

Foods that contain folic acid is also required for fetal neural tube formation. Folic acid is widely available in carrots, spinach, broccoli, oranges, bananas, mushrooms, and egg yolks.

"In the first trimester, nausea and vomiting do occur. Because hirmon progesterone slow the functions of internal organs to keep the uterine contractions not. So the necessary fluids and salt. The liquid that comes out should be replaced," explained Ali.

Source: detik.com