Take your Prenatal Vitamin Daily
Prenatal vitamins can help you ensure your baby gets the right nutrients. This includes vitamin C to create collagen, vitamin B12 to make red cells, vitamin C for bone building, vitamin D to build bones, and vitamin A to support brain development. Do not throw out your vitamin if it upsets your stomach. If you are allergic to cow milk, you can include almond milk in your diet. Instead, try taking it with food or talking to your doctor about changing brands.
Omega-3s
DHA and omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish may help boost your baby's brainpower. Harvard Medical School found that the more fish mothers ate in the second trimester, their babies' scores on a mental-development test at six months old were higher. According to Lisa Eliot (assistant professor at Rosalind Franklin University Medical and Science in Chicago), Omega-3s can be found in brain-cell membranes, so there are many ways they can affect brain function. Talk to your doctor if you don't enjoy fish and ask him about a fish oil supplement.
Mercury is a Mind-Boggling Factor
Fish is good for your baby's brain. However, it would be best if you took some precautions. Mercury contamination of some fish can be dangerous. The Food and Drug Administration advises all pregnant women to avoid tilefish and king mackerel. They contain the highest levels of mercury. There are some lower-mercury options, including salmon, pollack, whitefish, and tilapia, and shrimp. Even with these options, limit your intake of fish to 12 ounces per week (approximately two meals). It would help if you chose canned light tuna instead of canned white albacore, which contains more mercury.
Enjoy fruits and vegetables.
Your baby will be happy that the product contains antioxidants. Elizabeth Somer, the RD nutritionist, is the author of Nutrition For a Healthy Pregnancy. For the most antioxidant punch, choose deep-colored fruits and vegetables, such as dark leafy greens (blueberries, papaya), tomatoes, and blueberries. Remember to wash all fruits, vegetables, and even rinds thoroughly. This will prevent germs from entering the flesh.
Avoid alcohol
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption during pregnancy. However, moderate alcohol intake can cause brain damage to a baby's brain, according to the March of Dimes. Moderate to light drinking can cause problems in learning, memory, and other skills.
Boost Protein
For your baby's growth and development, your body requires more protein. Your daily protein intake should increase by 10 grams. A good source of protein is a yogurt shake for breakfast and a cup of bean soup for lunch—peanut butter on whole-grain crackers or peanut butter on whole-grain crackers for a snack.
Get Iron Pumped Up
You need to double your iron intake during pregnancy because iron is vital for delivering oxygen to your baby's body. Many women are already deficient in iron when they enter pregnancy. Your baby's risk of low IQ and poor growth increases if there isn't enough oxygen in their womb. Ask your doctor for an iron test. Ensure you eat iron-rich foods such as lean meat, poultry, legumes, fortified breakfast cereal, and chicken.
Do not gain too much weight.
While you're only eating for two, gaining too much weight during pregnancy increases your chances of having a premature birth. Babies born earlier may have a harder time learning. Dr. Lise Eliot says that premature delivery is one of the most dangerous risk factors for mental impairment. There is a strong correlation between school achievement, birth weight, and IQ score. What is the connection? What's the connection? Babies born too early are less likely to receive the nourishment provided by the placenta, are more susceptible to infections, and are also less protected in the womb. These guidelines will help you maintain a healthy weight.
- Gain 25-35 pounds if you are under normal weight.
- If you are currently overweight, lose 15-25 pounds.
- Gain 28-40 pounds if you are currently overweight.