What should you pay attention to when you eat more and move less during pregnancy? Nominate blood sugar, novice parents should see more

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 affects not only the mother, but also the fetus, which should be taken seriously.

Pregnancy is a special and important period. Many older generations will say, "You are not eating alone, and your baby needs nutrition." In addition, the fetus is unstable in the early stage 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 great attention.

What are the dangers of gestational diabetes?

1. Beware of autism

That's the conclusion of a study that looked at 2,734 children, including 102 diagnosed with autism, that found obesity, pre-pregnancy diabetes, compared with healthy mothers The risk of autism and intellectual disability is about four times higher for babies born to mothers who are obese and gestational diabetes is about three times higher than for babies born to healthy mothers .

What is gestational diabetes mellitus?

It is the latter situation introduced in the introduction, and the vast majority of pregnant mothers with diabetes are 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.

2. Beware of gestational diabetes

Many pregnant mothers recover their blood sugar after giving birth, but they cannot be taken lightly. Why? Gestational diabetes poses great risks to both mother and baby.

Harm to mother: such as miscarriage, dystocia, increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage, increased risk of infection, induced gestational diabetic ketoacidosis, conversion to type 2 diabetes after pregnancy, etc.

Harm to the fetus : overweight, stunted growth, increased risk of deformities, etc.

Injury to newborns: Infants may develop symptoms such as neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, hypocalcemia, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and other 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: as follows: those who have given birth to macrosomia, those who are obese, those who have a family history of diabetes, those who have 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 blood sugar on the basis of diet and exercise adjustment, then you have to take drug treatment. Don't see the drug and resist it. The doctor will definitely help you choose according to the special situation of the pregnant mother . Harmful drugs , this also reminds pregnant mothers, do not use hypoglycemic drugs indiscriminately, and listen to the doctor's arrangement . In addition to taking medicines, regular obstetric inspections are also required. Due to special circumstances, the number of obstetric inspections 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. It is necessary to supplement during pregnancy, but it should not be excessive. The doctor has always emphasized one thing to all pregnant mothers: it is very important to do a good job in weight management during pregnancy. , so that the long fetus does not grow meat, so that the fetus will be healthy and the delivery will be smoother.

How to do weight management during pregnancy?

It's very simple, just keep your mouth shut and spread your legs. Although the core of weight loss is also these six words, but unlike weight loss, pregnant mothers should keep their mouths shut not to eat less, but to eat right , and make reasonable choices according to the nutrients needed during pregnancy , so that 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 the type of exercise that burns more fat should be selected. After all, there is still a baby in the belly. The risk factor of some exercises is too high. It is mainly based on different stages of pregnancy . Relieve discomfort during pregnancy and lay the foundation for childbirth.

For pregnant women, it is really inappropriate to supplement with all their strength. Sometimes eating too much does not mean that the supplement is in place. The traditional "one person eats two supplements" actually has great drawbacks, and sometimes there will be nutritional imbalances. , resulting in excess body fat, too much sugar , but the intake of important elements such as vitamins and trace elements is insufficient. This is a type of malnutrition that is left over and is not good for the development of the baby. So what kind of nutrition do you need? Just take a look!

Key Nutrients, Focused Supplements

(1) Folic acid

This is a nutrient that can prevent fetal malformations , also known as vitamin B9. It 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 large amount of folic acid, because folic acid is easily soluble in water and is not resistant to high temperature , many times the food eaten cannot be supplemented much, and pregnant women and babies are special groups that need a large amount of folic acid, so doctors recommend pregnancy . Start taking folic acid tablets at 3-6 months , and continue to eat until the baby is born. Please refer to the doctor's guidance for specific dosage.

(2) Vitamin K2

This is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is involved in the metabolism of human bones and the synthesis of coagulation factors . There are many other functions that will not be repeated. Everyone just needs to 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. Or you can take related supplements under the guidance of your doctor, but you must not blindly supplement.

In addition, DHA , which is known as "brain gold" , iron and calcium , which are the most easily deficient elements , etc., need to be ingested by mothers, so as to provide balanced nutrition for the baby, so that the baby can grow up healthy and not become A huge, malnourished child.

Conclusion: The traditional concept of "cramming" eating has gradually been eliminated, and all mothers should have their own opinions when they are pregnant. The older generation does have experience, but it is not necessarily correct. Bao Ma communicates, and when you are not sure, you can consult a doctor, and don’t blindly supplement at home.