How much weight gain is appropriate during pregnancy?

At present, stars can make headlines when they are pregnant and give birth to children, and the big belly photos during pregnancy are even more talk after dinner. There are bloated [down-to-earth gas gang] when they are pregnant, and there are also thin [hate gang] when they are born. Which is scientific? How much should you eat during pregnancy to gain weight reasonably? Nutrition imbalance endangers adults. People often say [one person eats, two people supplement], It is often reported that eating more is good for the baby, and the bigger the baby grows, the healthier the baby is, so that the weight of the giant baby (≥ 4 kg) reaches a new high. Before continuing the following discussion, we Read More …

The advertisement said that protein powder can not only increase muscle and lose weight, but also enhance immunity? I just want to ha ha…

Visiting shopping websites casually, all kinds of protein powder products dazzle people. Under the explosion of a large number of advertisements, many people begin to eat protein powder. However, before buying a buy, one question needs to be clarified first: Do we really lack protein? Protein powder is actually a high-purity protein, which is generally a powder composed of soybean protein isolate or whey protein, or a combination of several proteins. If our diet lacks protein, we can naturally supplement it by eating protein powder. If there is no shortage, there is no need to spend money in vain. For healthy adults, China’s latest dietary nutrient reference intake (DRIs) recommends that the daily protein intake for adult women is 55g Read More …

Don’t be fooled any more, this is the scientific diet taboo during pregnancy!

Editor’s Note: This content comes from the round table activity of “Methodology for Raising Two Children” jointly organized by Dr. Clove and Zhihu. Click to view the details of the activity. Having a pregnant mother in the family is a big event in the family. The whole family is in a hurry around the pregnant mother and is careful everywhere. However, do you really understand scientific dietary taboos during pregnancy? Is it all is forgiven or trembling? During pregnancy, it is necessary for pregnant mothers to avoid some food. Why should diet during pregnancy be taboo? One is to protect the health and safety of pregnant women themselves, because the immunity of pregnant women is worse than usual, and they Read More …

Do you want to supplement DHA during pregnancy?

It is every parent’s wish that babies are healthy and intelligent. In recent years, many people will recommend various nutrients to pregnant women, of which DHA is the most common one. A large number of businesses have also introduced various DHA supplements and claimed that supplementing DHA during pregnancy can make babies smarter. DHA is what? Do you want to take DHA supplements during pregnancy? What is DHA? DHA is a fatty acid, which can promote the health of baby’s nerve, vision and immune system. The full name of DHA is [docosahexaenoic acid] (structural formula C22: 6,-3). The reason why DHA is paid more attention to during pregnancy is that it is very [special], not only has the longest carbon Read More …

Eat fish to nourish the brain, the more expensive the better?

Today’s society is under great pressure of competition. Parents are racking their brains to hope their children [win at the starting line]. From various training courses to preschool education, preschool education and early education, the war of competition has been extended to the mother’s womb. Although this is not desirable, scientific research has found that the child’s intellectual development is indeed related to the nutritional status in the mother’s womb, of which DHA and EPA are the most widely known. DHA, EPA is what? DHA/EPA belongs to [Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid], which is an essential fatty acid in human body and has a high content in cerebral cortex and retina. They are indispensable for the early development of central Read More …

Only by avoiding the misunderstanding of these 11 prenatal examinations can a healthy baby be born.

It is sweet and happy to give birth to a new life, but if prenatal examination is not done well, the process will become very bumpy. Prenatal examination is much more important than everyone thinks. Research shows that pregnant women who lack health care awareness and have fewer prenatal examinations have significantly higher mortality rates during pregnancy and childbirth, and the chances of birth defects in their babies also increase. How to do a good job of prenatal examination and reduce the risks mentioned above? Start by avoiding the following 11 misconceptions. Myth 1: Don’t check the first two months of pregnancy, Mothers-to-be know that they are pregnant, don’t have to rush for examination, wait until 16 weeks later to Read More …

Who said postpartum depression? Be careful about prenatal depression!

In recent years, pregnant mothers’ awareness of maternal health care has gradually improved, and people have begun to attach importance to all kinds of knowledge from pregnancy preparation to child care. The often mentioned [postpartum depression] is no longer a new word in what. More and more people begin to pay attention to the mental health of the parturient. After giving birth, the family members do not only focus on the newborn, but also pay more attention and care to the new mother. However, pregnant mothers and their families should pay special attention. Depression is not a patent after delivery. Sometimes depression occurs before delivery. We call it prenatal depression or pregnancy depression. Is what depression during pregnancy? Depression during Read More …

Can calcium supplement cause [placental aging]?

Can calcium supplement cause [placental aging]? Calcium supplement will not cause placental aging. We all know that the mother and the fetus are connected by the umbilical cord and the placenta. The mother transports all kinds of nutrients and oxygen needed by the baby to the fetus through the placenta, and all kinds of metabolic wastes generated by the fetus are also transported to the mother through the placenta and then discharged by the mother. When the placenta is aging, the elasticity of the placenta’s blood vessels will decrease or even lose elasticity, the blood vessels will harden, the lumen will be narrow or even occluded, etc. These changes will affect the mother to transport oxygen and nutrients to the Read More …

Radiation? Carcinogenic? Does microwave oven affect the baby?

Ding Ma recently heard a strange thing. My best friend said that since she found out she was pregnant, the old man in the family had strictly prohibited her from using the microwave oven, saying that it was not good for the child and the child she gave birth to would be deformed. Another best friend on the side heard that there was also such a situation in his home. The old man would never let his children near the microwave oven, saying that the microwave oven would cause cancer. In fact, many people around us will have some worries about the use of household appliances, but I am afraid they have the most worries about microwave ovens. There are Read More …

After pregnancy, because these reasons do not sleep well, what should I do?

After pregnancy, the expectant mother’s body undergoes drastic changes from inside to outside, and it is easy to feel sleepy under the effects of the sudden rise of progesterone, the increase of body [workload] and the interweaving of various emotions. From the beginning to [unloading], frequent urination, pregnancy vomiting and dryness and heat occurred in the first three months. In the middle three months, acid regurgitation, heartburn, shallow sleep and dreaminess, calf cramps occurred. In the last few months, headache, chest pain, stomachache, lumbago and stomachache also occurred… In short, it is very difficult to sleep soundly. Poor sleep is no laughing matter: on the one hand, it will affect the state during the day, on the other hand, it Read More …