What should I pay attention to when I eat more and move less during pregnancy? Nominate blood sugar, novice parents take a look
Introduction: Gestational diabetes is divided into two types, one is diabetes before pregnancy, and the other is diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, which is generally pre-diabetes or abnormal glucose metabolism before pregnancy. The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in China is 1% to 5%, but there has been a significant increase in recent years. Diabetes itself is a disease with a high risk factor, and gestational diabetes not only affects the mother, but may also have a greater impact on the fetus, so attention should be paid.
Pregnancy is a special and important period. Many older generations will say "You don't have to eat alone, the baby in your stomach also needs nutrition." In addition, the fetus is unstable in the early stages of pregnancy, and most pregnant mothers will seldom move. Coupled with eating a lot, many pregnant mothers will become obese, and the metabolic indicators in the body will be disordered. One of the common diseases during pregnancy is diabetes, but this disease needs to be paid attention to.
What are the dangers of gestational diabetes?
- Watch out for babies with autism
That's the conclusion of a study that looked at 2,734 children, including 102 with a confirmed autism diagnosis, showing that, compared with healthy mothers, those who were obese and had diabetes before pregnancy The risk of developing autism and mental retardation is about four times that of babies born to mothers born to healthy mothers ; and the risk is about three times that of babies born to obese mothers with gestational diabetes .
What is gestational diabetes?
It is the latter situation introduced in the introduction, and the vast majority of pregnant mothers have gestational diabetes, which is mainly related to eating more and moving less . In addition, during pregnancy, the hormone levels and metabolism of pregnant mothers will change, especially in the middle and late stages, many pregnant mothers will develop diabetes.
- Watch out for gestational diabetes
Many pregnant mothers recover their blood sugar after giving birth, but they should not be taken lightly. Why? Gestational diabetes poses significant risks to both mother and baby.
Harms to mothers: such as miscarriage, dystocia, increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage, increased risk of infection, induction of diabetic ketoacidosis during pregnancy, conversion to type 2 diabetes after pregnancy, etc.
Harm to the fetus : overweight, stunted growth, increased risk of deformities, etc.
Harm to newborns: Babies may have some symptoms, such as neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, hypocalcemia, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and other disease risks.
How to prevent gestational diabetes?
In the first trimester, it is recommended that pregnant mothers with high-risk factors for diabetes start monitoring blood sugar at 6-13 weeks. What are the high-risk factors ? polycystic ovary syndrome etc. Other pregnant mothers can perform an oral glucose tolerance test at 24-28 weeks to measure blood sugar.
If it is a diagnosed pregnant woman, it is best to control blood sugar through diet and moderate exercise , so I won’t go into details here. If you still can’t control your blood sugar well on the basis of diet and exercise adjustments, then you have to take drug treatment. Don’t be resistant to drugs when you see them. The doctor will definitely help you choose according to the special situation of the pregnant mother . Harmful drugs , this also reminds pregnant mothers not to use hypoglycemic drugs indiscriminately, and follow the doctor's arrangement . In addition to taking medicine, regular check-ups are also required. Due to special circumstances, the number of check-ups needs to be increased, usually every 1-2 weeks.
In fact, the vast majority of pregnant mothers suffer from diabetes, which has a lot to do with their own diet control. They do need supplements during pregnancy, but they should not be excessive. Doctors have always emphasized one thing to pregnant mothers: it is very important to manage weight during pregnancy. , so that the fetus does not grow fat, so that the fetus will be healthy and the delivery will be smoother.
How to manage weight during pregnancy?
It's very simple, just keep your mouth shut and your legs open. Although the core of weight loss is also these six words, but different from weight loss, the pregnant mother’s control is not to eat less, but to eat right . Make reasonable choices according to the different nutrients required during pregnancy , so that you can It can not only meet the nutritional needs of the baby, but also prevent the weight from skyrocketing and prevent pregnancy diseases. The requirements for exercise are even more different. It does not mean that you should choose the kind of exercise that burns more fat. After all, there is still a baby in the stomach. Some exercises have a high risk factor . Choose different exercises mainly according to different stages of pregnancy . Relieves discomfort during pregnancy and lays the foundation for childbirth.
For pregnant women, it is really inappropriate to try to supplement. Sometimes eating too much does not mean that the supplement is in place. The traditional "one person eats two supplements" actually has a lot of disadvantages, and sometimes there will be nutritional imbalance. , leading to excess fat and too much sugar in the body , but insufficient intake of important elements such as vitamins and trace elements . So what exactly is the nutrition? Simply take a look!
Key Nutrients, Focused Supplementation
(1) Folic acid
This is a nutrient that can prevent fetal malformation , also known as vitamin B9, which is a water-soluble vitamin that cannot be synthesized by the human body and can only be taken from food. Although many foods contain a lot of folic acid, but because folic acid is easily soluble in water and not resistant to high temperatures , the food you eat often can’t add much, and pregnant women and babies are special groups that need a lot of folic acid, so doctors recommend it before pregnancy . Start taking folic acid tablets at 3-6 months of age , and keep taking them until the baby is born. Please refer to the doctor's instructions for the specific dosage.
(2) Vitamin K2
This is a fat-soluble vitamin. It participates in the metabolism of human bones and the synthesis of blood coagulation factors . There are many other functions that will not be repeated. Just remember one thing: Vitamin K2 is an important nutrient that needs to be supplemented during pregnancy. . Vitamin K2 is mainly found in vegetables, nuts and other foods. Therefore, pregnant mothers with picky eating habits should change this habit. The health of the fetus is the most important thing. Or you can take relevant supplements under the guidance of a doctor, but you must not supplement blindly.
In addition, DHA , which is known as "brain gold" , iron and calcium , which are most likely to be deficient, etc., all kinds of nutrients need to be ingested by the mother, so as to give the baby balanced nutrition, so that the baby can grow healthy, not become A huge malnourished child.
Conclusion: The traditional concept of "cramming duck" eating has been gradually eliminated, and all mothers should have their own opinions when they are pregnant. The older generation does have experience, but not all of them are right. You can compare it with others. When Bao Ma communicates, you can consult a doctor when you are not sure, and don't blindly supplement at home.