In the second trimester of pregnancy due to active growth of the fetus and the start operation of its organs (kidneys, intestines, liver, nervous system) the energy needs of the baby grow, respectively, and increased energy needs of the body of a pregnant woman in nutrients, coming from the food.
Thus, the daily protein requirement is increased to 80 g / day, while the energy value of the daily diet should be gradually increased to 2200-2400 kcal.
Calcium and vitamins
In the second trimester of pregnancy grows the need for these substances because they are necessary for the proper development of the baby - the formation of his teeth and bones, nervous system, heart and muscles. Calcium deficiency and vitamin D It can lead to fetal growth retardation, and for development of caries mother turn, osteoporosis, muscle pain and palpitations.
Certain foods interfere with the absorption of these substances in the body, these include: sweets, white bread, semolina, cocoa, fatty and salty foods, carbonated drinks, so by them best to abandon or reduce their consumption to minimum.
But the use of products, the main suppliers of these elements, it is necessary to increase: all dairy products, spinach, green onions, raisins, oatmeal, liver, saltwater fish, butter, egg yolk.
Anemia
Most often anemia appears in the second trimester of pregnancy and is characterized by a decrease in hemoglobin and red blood cell count, an expectant mother this is due to lack of iron in the diet food.
To prevent anemia, be sure to include in your diet in the first place meat products (especially liver), eggs, vegetables (radishes, bell peppers) berries and fruits rich in vitamin C, which contributes to a better absorption of iron (rosehips, cranberries, black currants, prunes, apples), cereals (buckwheat, oatmeal).
constipation
Toward the middle of pregnancy, women may start experiencing problems with a chair. By reducing intestinal peristalsis, is constantly growing uterus it incurs constipation. Deal with this problem will help it produce fiber-rich fresh fruits and vegetables, which should be up to 2/3 of the daily diet. However, to give up animal proteins, which are present in dairy products, fish and meat, this time in any case impossible, as they are the building blocks of the body of the fetus.
Heartburn
An unpleasant burning sensation in the chest, nausea and a bitter taste in the mouth after eating - all these are signs of heartburn, which usually happens with expectant mothers in the middle and in the second half of pregnancy. Avoid these unpleasant feelings can be, if you take food in small portions and discard fat, salty and spicy.
Give priority to the following dishes: cottage cheese, lean meat, dairy products. Dish of grated carrot, cranberry, cranberries, seaweed, honeycomb and alkaline mineral water - will help you to deal with heartburn.
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