So you are pregnant right? Congratulations mama to-be; did you know that foods you consume can have lasting effects on your baby’s body weight? It’s all started with the food you consume.
There is so much confusing information preached like (avoid this, avoid that) all this information can even lead to frustration, if you avoid all those foods then what food you should eat?
When pregnant, use healthy food as your medicine, avoid consuming too many calories to avoid excess weight during and after pregnancy by doing so you will nail it all.
In this article I will show you different vitamins, minerals, vitamins and nutrients which are important during the different stages of pregnant women starting from the first trimester to the third trimester.
First trimester
The first three months of your pregnancy. This period is characterized by fast growing of the cells and differentiating.
Also it’s a period when there is formation of the skeletal system, nervous and cardiovascular system and organ and organ system.
Therefore, proper nutrients are very important because the risk of damage in this period is very high.
1. Lentils
lentils contain many health benefits especially in the first week of pregnancy, this is when fertilization (egg and sperm combine to produce zygote with 46 chromosomes) process takes place.
Lentils is a good source of iron, it also contains fibers, phosphorus and protein, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc copper which plays a vital important role during this construction period.
2. Spinach
Spinach is very important especially in the second week of the pregnancy, the period when the zygote is already implanted and consistently developed.
Also the nutrients sharing system between you and your baby is developed during the second week.
Hence spinach is very important in this period because it is a good source of folate, also spinach is rich in potassium, iron, vitamin A, phosphorus and magnesium.
3. Asparagus
Asparagus is very important especially in the third week of the pregnancy. It is the period when the embryonic process took place (your baby began to appear).
There are formation organs and organic systems, organs like heart, spinal cord, digestive tract and lungs are structured during the period.
Asparagus plays vital roles during the period since it is a rich source of folate, other nutrients include potassium, phosphorus, vitamin A, C and k.
4. Beets
If it's effectively consumed especially in the fourth week of the pregnancy. The period when there is fast development of the body brain, liver, muscles, heart, lungs and many body parts.
During this period the heart starts to beat and supply nutrients to different parts of the baby’s body.
The risk of damage in this period is also very high since there is development of a sensitive embryonic system, so during the period stay away from drugs.
Beets is the best food of the week since it’s a good source of folate, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium.
5. Wild salmon
Wild salmon is very important in the fifth week, since it’s a phase of fast development.
During this phase almost every part of the baby’s parts like ears, eyelids, eyelid, month, tongue, hearts, lungs and muscles is developed at first rate.
Wild salmon is a good source of fat acid, protein, vitamin B12, niacin, potassium, phosphorus and zinc.
6. bananas
The role of bananas cannot be underrated especially in the sixth week of the pregnancy, it’s a good source of magnesium, vitamin C and phosphorus.
Organ like kidney and liver are formed by that time, also there is fast development of blood cells.
It is recommended to eat banana first in the morning, it can help the pregnant mom to minimize nausea which is very common during this phase.
7. Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are very important in the seventh phase of the pregnancy, the phase in which almost all parts of the body are already at fast development. Teeth palate formation of your baby occurs at this time.
Sweet potatoes are better at this phase since they have a high concentration of magnesium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, C and K. It can also help to reduce nausea and morning sickness.
Another great benefits of sweet potatoes is its ability to fight with the risk of diseases like cancers.
8. Turkey
Turkey is a good source of iron, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, lean protein, all these nutrients needed to support baby’s development.
Turkey is very crucial especially at the eight phase of the pregnancy, it is a phase in which embryonic development is at its peak. Almost all major parts of the baby are formed at this phase.
9. Avocados
Avocados have high concentration of oils and fibers, these are very important for growing a baby especially in those fat areas like heart and brain. It’s very important also in dealing with nausea.
Avocados are also abundant in potassium which help pregnant moms to increase metabolic activities and heart rate.
Not only that, avocados also contain magnesium and calcium which is very important in fluid regulation and healthy blood.
also avocados is the best foods to avoid excessive weight gain during pregnancy.
10. Eggs
Eggs are abundant in protein, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A and D as well as monounsaturated fat acid and choline which vital during pregnancy's.
It’s very crucial especially in the tenth week of pregnancy, it’s a phase in which your baby's main organ continues to grow.
Also your baby finger nail, eyelid and testosterone (if he is a boy) begin to occur, also your baby heart is divided into four chambers and begins to pump blood.
Cautions: you should eat properly cooked eggs in order to kill dangerous salmonella.