{"id":6746,"date":"2021-02-23T10:45:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T09:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poradnia-harmonia.pl\/dieta-dla-kobiet-w-ciazy-i-po-porodzie\/"},"modified":"2021-02-23T14:24:47","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T13:24:47","slug":"diet-for-pregnant-and-postpartum-woman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poradnia-harmonia.pl\/en\/diet-for-pregnant-and-postpartum-woman\/","title":{"rendered":"Diet for Pregnant and Postpartum Women \u2013 Take Care of Your Family’s Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The nutrition of a pregnant woman is of great importance for the proper development of the fetus and the so-called fetal metabolic programming that affects the rest of the baby’s life. Thanks to a proper diet, you can prevent the development of many civilization diseases in a child, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity or hypertension. Meanwhile, many myths and contradictory information have arisen around the topic of nutrition of this group, which means that women do not always know what is really worth eating, and what they should definitely avoid and eliminate. What is worth taking care of during pregnancy? Which products should be included in the diet and which should be limited? What aspects should you pay special attention to?[\/vc_column_text]

``Eat for two, but not twice``<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]During pregnancy, a woman’s caloric needs increase, but it is important to focus primarily on providing the baby and herself with all the necessary nutrients, and not empty calories. Proper nutrition in pregnancy is also an important process because during these 9 months, nutrient reserves are accumulated for the lactation period. Energy demand increases only in the second trimester of pregnancy and it is + 360kcal \/ d, while in the third trimester it is already + 475kcal \/ d. It should be remembered that the lactation period is also a period of increased demand – a woman should then provide about 505 kcal more per day than her needs.<\/p>\n

Normal weight gain throughout pregnancy with a normal body weight of a woman before conception ranges from 11.5 to 16 kg. It is good to check it at least once a month. In addition to the need for energy, the body’s need for nutrients (protein, fats, carbohydrates), vitamins and minerals is also increasing.[\/vc_column_text]

Diversity is the key<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]A pregnant woman should focus on making her diet as varied as possible, rich in colorful vegetables and fruits, wholesome protein, healthy fats and sources of complex carbohydrates.<\/p>\n

Daily, you should eat 3 main meals and 2 complementary meals, at fixed times, at regular intervals (ideally every 3-4 hours). Each of them should be wholesome, that is, consist of protein, fats, carbohydrates and a portion of vegetables.[\/vc_column_text]

Protein in the diet of a pregnant woman<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text]The sources of wholesome protein should be:<\/p>\n