Folic acid is also an essential substance for the formation of red blood cells. During pregnancy, the body's need for folic acid increases significantly due to the rapid proliferation of red blood cells. Folic acid deficiency can lead to anemia, increasing the risk of miscarriage and may result in malnutrition for the baby.
Essential fatty acids (such as linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid) cannot be synthesized in your body and must be obtained from food. They are crucial during pregnancy, aiding in the development of the baby's brain, eyes, and nerve cells.
Calcium is extremely important as it helps you and your baby build strong teeth and bones. To ensure you get enough calcium during pregnancy, your intake should increase by 50%, especially in the early and middle stages of pregnancy. If you don't consume enough calcium, your body will extract it from storage areas like bones, leading to reduced bone density. This increases the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Calcium deficiency during pregnancy can cause muscle cramps, such as leg cramps, and adequate calcium intake can prevent the occurrence of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Milk and dairy products are the best sources of calcium in food, not only abundant but also highly absorbable. Vegetables, beans, oil seeds, shrimp skin, kelp, and edible black moss are also rich in calcium.
Anmum Materna prenatal milk powder contains high levels of folic acid and iron. Two cups of Anmum Materna can provide the folic acid and calcium needed during pregnancy.
Iron: Zinc is vital for ensuring normal fetal development and after birth. Low zinc intake may affect the baby's birth weight.
Matters to avoid during pregnancy:
Zinc and Vitamin B12: Iron is particularly important for the production of red blood cells in pregnant mothers, fetal growth, and red blood cell formation in newborns. The iron requirement during pregnancy is twice that of normal times, and iron deficiency during pregnancy can lead to anemia.
It is important to maintain a balanced diet during pregnancy. Eating well does not mean eating more or "eating for two," as the calories required by pregnant women do not double due to pregnancy. Reasonable eating is most important. Special attention should be paid to obtaining sufficient nutrients other than energy because they are crucial for the mother's health and the physical and intellectual development of the baby. These nutrients include calcium, folic acid, iron, vitamin B12, zinc, alpha-linolenic acid, and linoleic acid (essential fatty acids).
Dark green vegetables, beans, fresh fruits, fortified milk with folic acid, and fortified cereals are excellent sources of folic acid. However, folic acid is easily destroyed during cooking, so it is recommended to try eating raw or slightly cooked vegetables.
Matters to pay attention to:
Avoid exposure to measles and radiation (especially X-rays), which may cause fetal malformations.
Plant oils (such as canola oil, cottonseed oil, soybean oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, and safflower oil), nuts, and some fortified foods are good sources of essential fatty acids.
If any unusual conditions occur, such as vaginal bleeding or discharge of large amounts of water, headache, blurred vision, skin itching, fever, etc., please see a doctor immediately.
Meat, eggs, milk, and cheese are good sources of zinc and vitamin B12. If you are a vegetarian, Anmum Materna prenatal milk powder can provide you with sufficient zinc and vitamin B12 during pregnancy.
Folic Acid: Proper nutrition during pregnancy
Constipation: Eat more fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of plain water daily, but avoid sweet drinks and carbonated beverages.
Eating red meat (such as pork, beef, and lamb) is the best way to obtain iron. Green vegetables, beans, iron-fortified milk, and cereals can also provide iron. It is recommended to eat more vitamin C-rich vegetables and fruits to help absorb iron. At the same time, avoid drinking tea one hour before and after meals, as tea hinders iron absorption.
Calcium: Morning sickness: If symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and dizziness occur in the morning, you can eat a little bread or cookies with hot drinks before getting up.
Folic acid is a type of vitamin B that is an indispensable nutrient in the process of cell production. It is extremely important for nutritional and healthy pregnancy, especially in the early stages. Because folic acid affects the development of the fetal brain and spinal cord, insufficient intake can lead to fetal neural tube defects (such as spina bifida). Adequate folic acid intake in early pregnancy can effectively reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects.
Essential fatty acids: Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in cell formation during pregnancy. A regular diet generally provides enough vitamin B12, but once the content is insufficient, it can affect the development of the fetal nervous system.
The use of unprescribed medication during pregnancy should be very cautious, as it may endanger the fetus. Nicotine and alcohol can increase the risk of fetal malformations or intellectual developmental defects. Strenuous activities should be avoided as they may increase the risk of miscarriage and premature birth. Spicy foods should be consumed less, as they may cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other discomforts.