Healthy Diets During Pregnancy

Motherhood is a fantastic experience of a woman. Nature ensures the continuance of living beings through their progenies, human beings being no exception to this universal rule. The development of human consciousness and scientific advancement though has put some restrictions or exceptions to the very purpose and end of a man woman relationship, it is the nature’s design for obtaining progeny and thereby ensuring the continuance of the human race.

Diet is an important factor to be taken care of on the pregnancy. One has to bear mind that one has to eat for two on pregnancy though overeating is not the remedy for this. One has to take sufficient amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals as the mother is the only source of al these necessary items for the baby.

Antenatal diet do not recommend complete non carbohydrate diet since it may result in production of ketones in the blood stream in the absence of carbohydrates, that may result in the risk of brain damage for the infant. Besides this also may lead to constipation in pregnant women since they are supplied with additional doses of iron required for the baby.

The antenatal food need include adequate fruits to ensure vitamins in required quantity. One need be careful not to over eat that may lead to obesity especially those who suffer from diabetics or low B.P. or over weight.

Normally low carbohydrate diet includes whole grains and fruits with minimum white rice and pasta. If one take high carbohydrate diet it is better to go for frequent meals. One may avoid processed meat because it contains less nutrients and more calories. Sufficient amount of nuts salads and fruits are to be taken. Big doses of salt and sauces are to be avoided. One is best advised to consult the gynecologist to get a balanced diet prescribed. There is definitely a connection with the antenatal food and the baby’s health.

One has to set oneself to be a good mother by enriching the knowledge of baby care, and the post partum health care. One needs to be emotionally prepared to keep adjusted with the physical, and emotional changes one is subject to during this time period. The role of a loving husband during the period cannot be over emphasized. It is he who has to give her the care, comfort, and the confidence to prepare herself to become a matured, healthy and loving mother.