“Pregnancy” Food for Mothers: Prepare from the Beginning of Pregnancy.
The Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, recommends food for pregnant women from pregnancy to delivery and after delivery, emphasizing eating a complete 5 food groups and sufficient for the body for the growth of the fetus.
Dr. Panpimol Wipulakorn, Director-General of the Department of Health, said that regarding the news circulating online that a pregnant woman likes to drink red water, thinking that it will help nourish the blood, this is not true.
Preparation before or during pregnancy: Mothers should eat a complete diet of the five food groups: rice, flour, meat, eggs, milk, various types of beans, vegetables, สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่, and fresh fruits to support the growth of the fetus. Each month, the body requires different nutrients.
- The first trimester, which is the first 1-3 months, the body’s energy needs will increase only slightly. You should eat a variety of foods from all 5 food groups. If you have severe morning sickness and eat less, you should divide your meals into smaller meals. Avoid spicy foods and foods with a lot of spices.
- During the second trimester of pregnancy, which is 4-6 months, the need for energy and protein will increase. You should eat more food, focusing on quality food by eating a variety of foods from all 5 food groups. Focus on protein foods and important minerals such as folate, iron, zinc, iodine and potassium because during this period, the baby is building tissues, organs and body structure. Sufficient nutrients will help increase the size of the baby’s growing organs, especially brain and nervous system development, and will be enough to keep the mother healthy.
- In the third trimester, which is 7-9 months, the body still needs about 300 more calories per day, or the equivalent of 1 meal or 2 snacks. During this period, the weight gain should be monitored as it will affect the growth of the baby.
During pregnancy, the weight should be controlled to increase according to the criteria, which is 0.5 kilograms per week or 2 kilograms per month. During this period, the body needs about 300 more calories per day.
To ensure that your baby has a birth weight of more than 2,500 grams and a good brain, the following foods should be eaten:
- Fish, 4 tablespoons per meal, at least 3 times a week.
- Liver, 4 tablespoons per meal, 2-3 times per week.
- Eat 1 egg a day, eat 2 ladles of vegetables per meal.
- Fruit, 2 portions per meal
- Fresh milk, plain flavor, drink 2-3 glasses per day (200 cc glass)
Foods that pregnant women should focus on more than before
- Protein from meat, eggs, milk and dairy products
- Iron for blood cell production and folate to prevent cleft lip and palate, found in animal organs, dark green vegetables, egg yolks, etc.
- Calcium and phosphorus for bone and tooth building from milk, small fish, firm tofu, grains and dark green vegetables.
- Eat foods that are sources of iodine, such as seafood, or cook food with iodine-fortified seasonings that help develop the nervous system and complete brain cell growth.
- Drink 10 glasses of clean water a day.
- Choose to eat fresh, clean, safe, freshly cooked food because sufficient energy and nutrients are important for your baby when he or she is born in the first 6 months.
- Foods that increase milk production include banana blossom, basil leaves, pumpkin, boiled jackfruit seeds, pepper, ginger, moringa, perilla leaves, chives, morning glory, papaya, and Chinese dates.
Supplements/Additional medicines prescribed by the midwife
- Triferdine, which consists of iodine, iron and folic acid, 1 tablet per day from pregnancy until 6 months after delivery, as prescribed by the hospital or service provider, for the growth of the child’s brain and body.
Foods that pregnant women should avoid
- Foods high in fat
- Desserts and drinks that are very sweet
- Spicy food
Pregnant mothers should see a doctor for regular pregnancy check-ups and, in addition, eat a diet that provides all the nutrients needed for babies because breast milk is their main source of nutrition. The baby’s growth depends on the quantity and quality of their milk. During this period, the mother needs to eat a variety of foods that provide enough nutrients to produce enough and quality milk for her baby.