It is most appropriate for pregnant women to control their weight gain to 12 to 15 kg

Some women are afraid of gaining weight after pregnancy and overly restrict their diet, which may cause the fetus to not get enough nutrition; but some pregnant women over-supplement and eat the wrong foods, which may cause the fetus to grow abnormally. Dr. Guo Anni, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Zhongshan Hospital, said that pregnant women should control their weight properly. It is most appropriate to gain about 12 to 15 kilograms. More importantly, it is important to maintain a balanced nutrition.

If a pregnant woman gains too much or too little weight, it is not good for the health of the fetus. Obstetricians and gynecologists recommend that it is most appropriate to gain about 12 to 15 kilograms. More importantly, it is important to maintain a balanced nutrition.

Pregnant women often do not gain much weight in the early stages of pregnancy due to morning sickness and loss of appetite. However, even if they do not suffer from morning sickness, some pregnant women are influenced by the hot moms of screen celebrities and hope to quickly regain their original good figure after giving birth. Therefore, they will deliberately be conservative in their diet and not eat too much.

However, if the mother does not eat enough, it will affect the nutrition of the fetus. If the nutrition supplied to the fetus is insufficient, the fetal development will be delayed, the immune ability after birth will be worse than other fetuses, and the fetus will be more likely to suffer from heart disease and diabetes.

Some pregnant women have the wrong idea of ​​"eating for two" and overeat without any scruples, or have a poor diet and eat too many sweets. However, if a pregnant woman gains more than 20 kilograms during pregnancy, there is a high chance of giving birth to a giant baby, and the chance of dystocia or stillbirth is higher than that of ordinary pregnant women.

Eating too many sweets will lead to an imbalance of calories and protein, and the fetus will show the phenomenon of "pseudo-obesity" during the growth process. That is, although the weight increases, the development of organs lags far behind.

Dr. Annie Kuo said that the pregnancy process is divided into three stages: early, middle and late. The weight gain in each stage is slightly different: about 3 kg in the first three months, 5 kg in the middle, and 7 kg in the last three months. Overall, the most appropriate total weight during pregnancy is about 12 to 15 kg.

Pregnant women should also have a balanced intake of grains, meat, eggs, fish and vegetables. Dr. Kuo An-ni said that she would recommend pregnant women to take a multivitamin every day. As for the late stages of pregnancy, since a large amount of calcium is absorbed by the fetus, calcium deficiency can cause pregnant women to be prone to calf cramps. It is recommended that pregnant women eat more calcium-rich foods such as dried fish and milk at this time.